ISHS Acta Horticulturae 269: Symposium on Tropical Fruit in International Trade
A MATURITY STANDARD FOR LYCHEE (LITCHI CHINENSIS SONN.) |
| Authors: | S.J.R. Underhill, L.S. Wong |
| Abstract:
Marketing of immature fruit has had a major impact on the Lychee Industry in Queensland. Trials to develop a practical maturity standard have highlighted the utility of the Brix:acid ratio of the pulp. Cultivar variability, growing region and seasonality have all been assessed and shown to have a significant (P>0.05) although minimal effect. Correlation to mean eating quality is consistently high (R2 = 0.75). A recommendation of a Brix:acid ratio of 30 to 40 (calculated to give EQ 5 to 6) will be made to industry for the 1989/90 Queensland Lychee Season. | |
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