1Horticulture College, Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, Tadepalligudem, 534101, Andhra Pradesh, India
2Horticulturist, Department of Horticulture, Post Graduate Institute, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri-413 722
*email: nissiflora31@gmail.com
Online published on 15 December, 2016.
The present investigation of biochemical and organoleptic characters was carried out at Instructional-cum-Research Orchard of Arid Zone Fruit Project, Department of Horticulture, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri during the year 2012 to 2014 on nineteen different genotypes of ber which were grafted on the local rootstock. The results showed much variation among the different ber genotypes, the maximum TSS (ºBrix) was observed in Rahuri-3 (26.00ºBrix) while it was found minimum in Umran (12.50ºBrix), while highest acidity was recorded by genotype Kaithili (0.38%) and lowest in Kopargaon Selection and Rahuri-1 (0.30%). The maximumascorbic was recorded by genotype Chemeli (92.95 mg/100g) and lowest in Kadaka (9.46%). Total sugars were recorded maximum in Kadaka (9.46%) while total phenols were found maximum in Kala Gola (75413.70 μg/g).
Acidity, ascorbic acid, ber, biochemical characters, phenols, sugars
