Nutritional and qualitative comparison of temperate fruits from conventional and organic orchards

Abstract This research was conducted to compare the quality and nutritional profile of temperate fruits cultivated in conventional and organic orchards. Sampling was done in Iran from four orchards (two organic and two conventional). Ten fruits were sampled in three replicates in each of the organic...

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Main Authors: Marziyeh Rabiee, Behzad Kaviani, Shahram Sedaghathoor, Alireza Eslami
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-91768-5
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description Abstract This research was conducted to compare the quality and nutritional profile of temperate fruits cultivated in conventional and organic orchards. Sampling was done in Iran from four orchards (two organic and two conventional). Ten fruits were sampled in three replicates in each of the organic and conventional orchards. Some traits such as the content of carotenoid, chlorophyll, ascorbic acid, phenolics, protein, soluble solids (TSS) and calcium (Ca), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), potassium (K), sulfur (S) and phosphorus elements were measured in the fruits and leaves. This study aims to evaluate the variability in chemical and nutritional quality parameters among various temperate fruit species sourced from both organic and conventional production methods. The research findings indicate that fruits cultivated in organic orchards exhibit superior quality and enhanced nutritional profiles compared to those grown conventionally. Specifically, the highest levels of carotenoids, chlorophyll, protein, and essential minerals were observed in the organic orchard. Notably, the interaction between orchard type and fruit variety revealed that organic mulberry displayed the highest concentrations of chlorophyll, protein, copper, and potassium. In contrast, organic grapes and figs presented elevated total soluble solids, copper, zinc, and iron levels. These results underscore the benefits of organic farming practices in producing nutritionally rich fruits.
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spelling doaj-art-877feeeade2a455eb851a3f3a1f96e202025-08-20T02:16:34ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-02-0115111310.1038/s41598-025-91768-5Nutritional and qualitative comparison of temperate fruits from conventional and organic orchardsMarziyeh Rabiee0Behzad Kaviani1Shahram Sedaghathoor2Alireza Eslami3Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad UniversityDepartment of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad UniversityDepartment of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad UniversityDepartment of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad UniversityAbstract This research was conducted to compare the quality and nutritional profile of temperate fruits cultivated in conventional and organic orchards. Sampling was done in Iran from four orchards (two organic and two conventional). Ten fruits were sampled in three replicates in each of the organic and conventional orchards. Some traits such as the content of carotenoid, chlorophyll, ascorbic acid, phenolics, protein, soluble solids (TSS) and calcium (Ca), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), potassium (K), sulfur (S) and phosphorus elements were measured in the fruits and leaves. This study aims to evaluate the variability in chemical and nutritional quality parameters among various temperate fruit species sourced from both organic and conventional production methods. The research findings indicate that fruits cultivated in organic orchards exhibit superior quality and enhanced nutritional profiles compared to those grown conventionally. Specifically, the highest levels of carotenoids, chlorophyll, protein, and essential minerals were observed in the organic orchard. Notably, the interaction between orchard type and fruit variety revealed that organic mulberry displayed the highest concentrations of chlorophyll, protein, copper, and potassium. In contrast, organic grapes and figs presented elevated total soluble solids, copper, zinc, and iron levels. These results underscore the benefits of organic farming practices in producing nutritionally rich fruits.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-91768-5Horticultural cropsNutritional qualityOrchardsOrganic culture
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Scientific Reports
Horticultural crops
Nutritional quality
Orchards
Organic culture
title Nutritional and qualitative comparison of temperate fruits from conventional and organic orchards
title_full Nutritional and qualitative comparison of temperate fruits from conventional and organic orchards
title_fullStr Nutritional and qualitative comparison of temperate fruits from conventional and organic orchards
title_full_unstemmed Nutritional and qualitative comparison of temperate fruits from conventional and organic orchards
title_short Nutritional and qualitative comparison of temperate fruits from conventional and organic orchards
title_sort nutritional and qualitative comparison of temperate fruits from conventional and organic orchards
topic Horticultural crops
Nutritional quality
Orchards
Organic culture
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-91768-5
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