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Pakeza Drkenda1, Asmira Ćulah1, Nermina Spaho1
1Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 8, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 27, 2021
Summary
The scab-resistant apple cultivar Topaz demonstrated superior sensory characteristics and pomological traits compared to other resistant varieties and Golden Delicious. Topaz achieved excellent consumer acceptance, highlighting its potential for commercial cultivation.
Area of Science:
- Horticulture
- Plant Breeding
- Food Science
Background:
- Apple scab resistance is crucial for sustainable cultivation.
- Evaluating new cultivars for consumer appeal and quality is essential.
- Traditional cultivars like 'Golden Delicious' face challenges from diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the pomological characteristics of scab-resistant apple cultivars.
- To determine consumer acceptability of scab-resistant apple cultivars.
- To compare scab-resistant cultivars ('Topaz', 'Florina', 'Goldstar', 'Golden Orange') against 'Golden Delicious'.
Main Methods:
- Pomological evaluation of fruit firmness, soluble solids, and organic acids.
- Consumer acceptability testing using Likert scales for appearance, flavor, size, sweetness, acidity, crispiness, juiciness, skin texture, and general impression.
- Sensory analysis comparing four scab-resistant cultivars with 'Golden Delicious'.
Main Results:
- 'Topaz' exhibited superior sensory attributes (flavor, juiciness, taste, general impression) over other scab-resistant cultivars and 'Golden Delicious'.
- 'Golden Delicious' scored well in appearance, size, and sweetness.
- 'Topaz' demonstrated the best pomological characteristics, including firmness, soluble solids, and organic acid content.
Conclusions:
- 'Topaz' is the only scab-resistant cultivar that achieved significant consumer acceptance.
- The findings suggest 'Topaz' has strong potential as a commercially viable, scab-resistant apple variety.
- Further research into scab-resistant apple breeding and consumer preference is warranted.
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