Physiological disorders of selected Citrus fruit species in Sri Lanka and their effect on fruit quality

Jayasekara, Ayesha; Abeywickrama, Krishanthi; Daranagama, Anupama; Kodituwakku, Thenuka

doi:10.22077/jhpr.2021.4250.1201

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Department of Plant and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2021.4250.1201

Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the physiological disorders and their symptoms of selected Citrus fruit species (C. sinensis, C. limon and C. crenatifolia). Furthermore, it was aimed to determine whether physicochemical and sensory properties were affected by physiological disorders. Research method: Citrus fruits with physiological disorderswere observed separately for visible changes and characters were recorded and photographed. Moreover, Citrus fruits with physiological disorders were analyzed for physicochemical and sensory properties. Findings: Many physiological disorders were recorded from three Citrus fruit species including chilling injury, sun burn, stem-end rind breakdown, oleocellosis, rind disorder, puff and crease, granulation, wind injury, peteca, fruit splitting and fruit cracking. Based on the overall result of sensory analysis, it can be concluded that most of the physiological disorders in studied Citrus species appear on the peel but not adversely affect the edible internal portion of the fruits. Physicochemical properties of C. limon are not adversely affected by physiological disorders whereas C. sinensis and C. crenatifolia are affected by physiological disorders. Limitations: Availability of selected Citrus fruit species throughout the year is limited due to their seasonality. Originality/Value: This study provides novel information about the physiological disorders of some Citrus species in Sri Lanka and other parts of Asia and a future potential exists in controlling these disorders to provide healthy and quality fruits to the market.

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Main Subjects

Postharvest Disorders and Diseases

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Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research

Physiological disorders of selected Citrus fruit species in Sri Lanka and their effect on fruit quality

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Volume 4, Issue 3 - Serial Number 14
September 2021
September 2021
Pages 385-398

Physiological disorders of selected Citrus fruit species in Sri Lanka and their effect on fruit quality

References

References

Volume 4, Issue 3 - Serial Number 14September 2021September 2021Pages 385-398

Volume 4, Issue 3 - Serial Number 14
September 2021
September 2021
Pages 385-398