Effect of Pre-harvest Calcium Chloride Spray Combined with Post-harvest Salicylic Acid Treatment on Storage Quality and Fruit Softening of Sweet Cherries
This study examined the impact of calcium chloride (CaCl2) spray prior to harvest, salicylic acid (SA) post-harvest, and the combination of CaCl2+SA treatments on the quality indicators, cell wall components, and cell wall-degrading enzymes of 'Meizao' sweet cherries during cold storage. A...
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| author | Binbin LI Zhonghong WU Jinqiang ZHANG Huijing GUO Xinwen JIN Pengcheng LI |
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| description | This study examined the impact of calcium chloride (CaCl2) spray prior to harvest, salicylic acid (SA) post-harvest, and the combination of CaCl2+SA treatments on the quality indicators, cell wall components, and cell wall-degrading enzymes of 'Meizao' sweet cherries during cold storage. Additionally, the study employed transmission electron microscopy to observe the ultrastructure of cells. The findings demonstrated that in comparison to the control group (distilled water treatment), the CaCl2, SA, and CaCl2+SA treatments were capable of postponing the decline in soluble solids, titratable acidity, firmness, and L* value of fruit flesh. Additionally, these treatments were able to maintain higher levels of ascorbic acid, total phenolics, and anthocyanin. The treatments inhibited the activities of amylase, Cx, PG, and β-glucosidase, delayed the degradation of starch, pro-pectin, and cellulose content, reduced the accumulation of soluble pectin content, and maintained the integrity of the fruit cell structure. The CaCl2+SA treatment demonstrated the most pronounced effect. The results of the correlation analysis indicated a significant correlation between the main quality indicators and cell wall components with the activities of cell wall-degrading enzymes (P<0.001). Furthermore, the principal component analysis revealed that there were notable differences in storage quality among the treatment groups, with the CaCl2+SA treatment group exhibiting the highest overall score. In conclusion, the application of CaCl2 prior to harvest, in conjunction with a post-harvest SA treatment, has been demonstrated to effectively retard the softening process of sweet cherries following harvest, thereby maintaining their storage quality. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4fa3a991213f4c7e857b11f0292573d22025-08-26T01:30:45ZzhoThe editorial department of Science and Technology of Food IndustryShipin gongye ke-ji1002-03062025-09-01461736337210.13386/j.issn1002-0306.20240802042024080204-17Effect of Pre-harvest Calcium Chloride Spray Combined with Post-harvest Salicylic Acid Treatment on Storage Quality and Fruit Softening of Sweet CherriesBinbin LI0Zhonghong WU1Jinqiang ZHANG2Huijing GUO3Xinwen JIN4Pengcheng LI5Institute of Agro-products Processing Science and Technology, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi 832000, ChinaInstitute of Agricultural Storage and Processing, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Urumqi 830091, ChinaInstitute of Horticulture, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi 832000, ChinaInstitute of Agro-products Processing Science and Technology, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi 832000, ChinaInstitute of Agro-products Processing Science and Technology, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi 832000, ChinaInstitute of Horticulture, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi 832000, ChinaThis study examined the impact of calcium chloride (CaCl2) spray prior to harvest, salicylic acid (SA) post-harvest, and the combination of CaCl2+SA treatments on the quality indicators, cell wall components, and cell wall-degrading enzymes of 'Meizao' sweet cherries during cold storage. Additionally, the study employed transmission electron microscopy to observe the ultrastructure of cells. The findings demonstrated that in comparison to the control group (distilled water treatment), the CaCl2, SA, and CaCl2+SA treatments were capable of postponing the decline in soluble solids, titratable acidity, firmness, and L* value of fruit flesh. Additionally, these treatments were able to maintain higher levels of ascorbic acid, total phenolics, and anthocyanin. The treatments inhibited the activities of amylase, Cx, PG, and β-glucosidase, delayed the degradation of starch, pro-pectin, and cellulose content, reduced the accumulation of soluble pectin content, and maintained the integrity of the fruit cell structure. The CaCl2+SA treatment demonstrated the most pronounced effect. The results of the correlation analysis indicated a significant correlation between the main quality indicators and cell wall components with the activities of cell wall-degrading enzymes (P<0.001). Furthermore, the principal component analysis revealed that there were notable differences in storage quality among the treatment groups, with the CaCl2+SA treatment group exhibiting the highest overall score. In conclusion, the application of CaCl2 prior to harvest, in conjunction with a post-harvest SA treatment, has been demonstrated to effectively retard the softening process of sweet cherries following harvest, thereby maintaining their storage quality.http://www.spgykj.com/cn/article/doi/10.13386/j.issn1002-0306.2024080204sweet cherrycalcium chloridesalicylic acidfruit softening |
| spellingShingle | Binbin LI Zhonghong WU Jinqiang ZHANG Huijing GUO Xinwen JIN Pengcheng LI Effect of Pre-harvest Calcium Chloride Spray Combined with Post-harvest Salicylic Acid Treatment on Storage Quality and Fruit Softening of Sweet Cherries Shipin gongye ke-ji sweet cherry calcium chloride salicylic acid fruit softening |
| title | Effect of Pre-harvest Calcium Chloride Spray Combined with Post-harvest Salicylic Acid Treatment on Storage Quality and Fruit Softening of Sweet Cherries |
| title_full | Effect of Pre-harvest Calcium Chloride Spray Combined with Post-harvest Salicylic Acid Treatment on Storage Quality and Fruit Softening of Sweet Cherries |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Pre-harvest Calcium Chloride Spray Combined with Post-harvest Salicylic Acid Treatment on Storage Quality and Fruit Softening of Sweet Cherries |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Pre-harvest Calcium Chloride Spray Combined with Post-harvest Salicylic Acid Treatment on Storage Quality and Fruit Softening of Sweet Cherries |
| title_short | Effect of Pre-harvest Calcium Chloride Spray Combined with Post-harvest Salicylic Acid Treatment on Storage Quality and Fruit Softening of Sweet Cherries |
| title_sort | effect of pre harvest calcium chloride spray combined with post harvest salicylic acid treatment on storage quality and fruit softening of sweet cherries |
| topic | sweet cherry calcium chloride salicylic acid fruit softening |
| url | http://www.spgykj.com/cn/article/doi/10.13386/j.issn1002-0306.2024080204 |
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