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     Vol. 30, issue 3 July - December 2024  

 
  

Fruit quality and postharvest physiology in three variants of dry-season Spondias purpurea L.

Calidad de fruto y fisiología poscosecha de tres variantes de Spondias purpurea L. de temporada seca

Samuel Cancino-Labra; Irán Alia-Tejacal; Gloria Alicia Pérez-Arias; Benito Terán-Erazo; Clara Pelayo-Zaldívar

Keywords: respiration, ethylene, phenolics, flavonoids, DPPH, ABTS, FRAP

10.5154/r.rchsh.2023.07.006

Received: 2023-07-02
Accepted: 2024-05-13
Available online: 2024-07-22
Pages:03-19

Despite the wide distribution of Spondias purpurea L. across tropical America, its fruit remains relatively unknown and is consumed mostly regionally; this is largely because several aspects of its postharvest quality and physiology remain unknown. The objective of this work was to address these issues in three variants of S. purpurea L. (Roja, Morada, and Amarilla) and to propose improvements to their postharvest management and conservation. For this, fruit from each variant was harvested at ½ and ¾ maturity, stored at 25 ± 2 °C (60 % relative humidity), and evaluated according to several physical, chemical, and physiological parameters. Weight loss, respiration, and ethylene production were highest in Roja; however, postharvest life was the shortest (5-6 d). Firmness was highest in Morada, while respiration and postharvest life were the lowest and longest (6-8 d), respectively. During ripening, total soluble solids and titratable acidity increased in all three varieties, though they did so to a much lesser extent in Amarilla. Total phenolics increased in Roja and Morada during the first stage of ripening (d 2-4) while flavonoids only did so during the second stage. In Amarilla, however, the levels of both remained relatively low. FRAP-determined antioxidant activity was therefore higher in the first two which, together with all other results, indicate important differences in the quality of these variants of S. purpurea L., and thus, in the resulting management and conservation strategies.

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Despite the wide distribution of Spondias purpurea L. across tropical America, its fruit remains relatively unknown and is consumed mostly regionally; this is largely because several aspects of its postharvest quality and physiology remain unknown. The objective of this work was to address these issues in three variants of S. purpurea L. (Roja, Morada, and Amarilla) and to propose improvements to their postharvest management and conservation. For this, fruit from each variant was harvested at ½ and ¾ maturity, stored at 25 ± 2 °C (60 % relative humidity), and evaluated according to several physical, chemical, and physiological parameters. Weight loss, respiration, and ethylene production were highest in Roja; however, postharvest life was the shortest (5-6 d). Firmness was highest in Morada, while respiration and postharvest life were the lowest and longest (6-8 d), respectively. During ripening, total soluble solids and titratable acidity increased in all three varieties, though they did so to a much lesser extent in Amarilla. Total phenolics increased in Roja and Morada during the first stage of ripening (d 2-4) while flavonoids only did so during the second stage. In Amarilla, however, the levels of both remained relatively low. FRAP-determined antioxidant activity was therefore higher in the first two which, together with all other results, indicate important differences in the quality of these variants of S. purpurea L., and thus, in the resulting management and conservation strategies.

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Molecular markers of pathogen resistance for assisted breeding of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

Marcadores moleculares de resistencia a patógenos para el mejoramiento asistido de tomate (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

Placido Facundo-Angel; Jaime Sahagún-Castellanos; Juan Enrique Rodríguez-Pérez; Santos Gerardo Leyva-Mir

Keywords: genetic resistance, assisted selection, SCAR markers, phytopathogens, gene identification

10.5154/r.rchsh.2024.02.003

Received: 2024-02-01
Accepted: 2024-05-21
Available online: 2024-07-22
Pages:21-33

Tomato is infected by more than 100 pathogens that affect its production; therefore, it is crucial that commercial varieties integrate resistance genes. In this context, molecular markers improve the efficiency of the selection process. This study aimed to validate the efficacy of molecular markers in identifying genes resistant to six pathogens: Meloidogyne sp. (Mi-1 and Mi-1.2), Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (I-1 and I-2), Stemphyllium sp. (Sm), Phytophthora infestans (Ph3), tomato yellow leaf curl virus (Ty-2 and Ty-3) and spotted wilt virus (Sw5b). Protocols for 10 pairs of markers associated with resistance genes were adapted and tested on 20 genotypes. Pathogen resistance genes were identified in 17 advanced lines and three commercial hybrids of tomato. Molecular markers distinguished lines with resistance genes to six important diseases in tomato cultivation, which could therefore be used for the development of new varieties.

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Tomato is infected by more than 100 pathogens that affect its production; therefore, it is crucial that commercial varieties integrate resistance genes. In this context, molecular markers improve the efficiency of the selection process. This study aimed to validate the efficacy of molecular markers in identifying genes resistant to six pathogens: Meloidogyne sp. (Mi-1 and Mi-1.2), Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (I-1 and I-2), Stemphyllium sp. (Sm), Phytophthora infestans (Ph3), tomato yellow leaf curl virus (Ty-2 and Ty-3) and spotted wilt virus (Sw5b). Protocols for 10 pairs of markers associated with resistance genes were adapted and tested on 20 genotypes. Pathogen resistance genes were identified in 17 advanced lines and three commercial hybrids of tomato. Molecular markers distinguished lines with resistance genes to six important diseases in tomato cultivation, which could therefore be used for the development of new varieties.

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Sulfentrazone formulations and herbicides for weed control in tobacco production systems

Formulaciones de sulfentrazona y herbicidas para control de malezas en sistemas de producción de tabaco

Jessiane Mary Jastrombek; Dionatan Alan Amler; Fabrício Flávio Amle; Naiara Guerra; Antonio Mendes de Oliveira-Neto

Keywords: chemical control, Nicotiana tabacum, conventional tillage system, no-tillage system

10.5154/r.rchsh.2024.04.005

Received: 2024-02-27
Accepted: 2024-05-27
Available online: 2024-07-03
Pages:35-46

Sulfentrazone is one of the main pre-emergent herbicides used in tobacco plantations. The objective of this work was to evaluate the selectivity and efficiency of sulfentrazone-based formulations in two tobacco production systems (conventional tillage system [CTS] and no-tillage system [NTS]). Two experiments were conducted (CTS and NTS) in a randomized block design, with seven treatments and four replications. The herbicide treatments were: T1 = Boral® 500 SC (400 g∙ha-1 of sulfentrazone), T2 = PonteiroBR® (400 g∙ha-1 of sulfentrazone), T3 = Stone® (350 + 700 g∙ha-1 of sulfentrazone and diuron, respectively), T4 = Boral® 500 SC + Gamit® 360 CS (792 g∙ha-1 of clomazone), T5 = PonteiroBR® + Gamit® 360 CS, T6 = Stone® + Gamit® 360 CS, and T7 = control (manual weeding). Phytotoxicity in tobacco plants and weed control efficiency were visually evaluated 14, 28, 42, and 56 days after application (daa) of the treatments. Emerged weed plants per m2 were counted 56 daa. Tobacco yield was evaluated by determining the yield per third of the plant (lower, middle, and upper thirds) and the total yield (sum of the yields from each third). The sulfentrazone formulations were efficient in weed control. The herbicide Stone® applied alone or mixed with Gamit® caused mild phytotoxicity in plants under NTS, but no yield losses. No significant difference was found in yield among treatments; however, the yield of the upper third of the plant was higher for plants under NTS, affecting the total yield. The sulfentrazone formulations used provided efficient weed control and selectivity to tobacco plants. The use of NTS resulted in higher yields.

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Sulfentrazone is one of the main pre-emergent herbicides used in tobacco plantations. The objective of this work was to evaluate the selectivity and efficiency of sulfentrazone-based formulations in two tobacco production systems (conventional tillage system [CTS] and no-tillage system [NTS]). Two experiments were conducted (CTS and NTS) in a randomized block design, with seven treatments and four replications. The herbicide treatments were: T1 = Boral® 500 SC (400 g∙ha-1 of sulfentrazone), T2 = PonteiroBR® (400 g∙ha-1 of sulfentrazone), T3 = Stone® (350 + 700 g∙ha-1 of sulfentrazone and diuron, respectively), T4 = Boral® 500 SC + Gamit® 360 CS (792 g∙ha-1 of clomazone), T5 = PonteiroBR® + Gamit® 360 CS, T6 = Stone® + Gamit® 360 CS, and T7 = control (manual weeding). Phytotoxicity in tobacco plants and weed control efficiency were visually evaluated 14, 28, 42, and 56 days after application (daa) of the treatments. Emerged weed plants per m2 were counted 56 daa. Tobacco yield was evaluated by determining the yield per third of the plant (lower, middle, and upper thirds) and the total yield (sum of the yields from each third). The sulfentrazone formulations were efficient in weed control. The herbicide Stone® applied alone or mixed with Gamit® caused mild phytotoxicity in plants under NTS, but no yield losses. No significant difference was found in yield among treatments; however, the yield of the upper third of the plant was higher for plants under NTS, affecting the total yield. The sulfentrazone formulations used provided efficient weed control and selectivity to tobacco plants. The use of NTS resulted in higher yields.

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Synthesis and characterization of submicron iodinated polymer particles with biostimulant effect on the germination and vigor of corn seedlings

Síntesis y caracterización de partículas poliméricas yodadas submicrométricas con efecto bioestimulante en la germinación y vigor de plántulas de maíz

Lucía Marcial-Salvador; Julia Medrano-Macías; Francisco Javier Enríquez-Medrano; Adalberto Benavides-Mendoza

Keywords: biofortification, biostimulants, metabolism, submicron materials, seed pretreatment

10.5154/r.rchsh.2024.04.004

Received: 2024-04-10
Accepted: 2024-06-10
Available online: 2024-09-18
Pages:47-60

Current agriculture faces challenges caused by climate change, which induce states of stress in plants, reducing crop productivity. Micro- or nanomaterials are biostimulants that mitigate these adverse effects, having greater efficiency compared to conventional materials. Iodine, at low concentrations, improves plant growth and production. This study aimed to: 1) synthesize and characterize polymeric particles functionalized with submicron iodine (PI), 2) evaluate the impact of pretreatment of corn seeds with these particles on the germination rate and growth of the seedlings, and 3) quantify the iodine in the PI and in the seedlings. The synthesis of the PI was carried out by a chemical reaction from iohexol with a crosslinker and the addition of a polyethylene glycol coating. The average hydrodynamic diameter of the PIs determined by dynamic light scattering was 217 nm, and the iodine content in the synthesized PIs was 1.67 %. For the germination test, four PI concentrations (5, 10, 20, and 50 mg∙L-1) and a control (distilled water) were used; 50 seeds were imbibed in 10 mL of each solution and placed in a growth chamber at a temperature of 28 °C for 24 h. The results indicate that PIs do not negatively interfere with the seed germination process and the treatment with a concentration of 50 mg∙L-1 PI significantly favored some growth variables. The latter indicates that the synthesized PIs presented a biostimulant effect and may be a viable alternative as a biofortifier.

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Current agriculture faces challenges caused by climate change, which induce states of stress in plants, reducing crop productivity. Micro- or nanomaterials are biostimulants that mitigate these adverse effects, having greater efficiency compared to conventional materials. Iodine, at low concentrations, improves plant growth and production. This study aimed to: 1) synthesize and characterize polymeric particles functionalized with submicron iodine (PI), 2) evaluate the impact of pretreatment of corn seeds with these particles on the germination rate and growth of the seedlings, and 3) quantify the iodine in the PI and in the seedlings. The synthesis of the PI was carried out by a chemical reaction from iohexol with a crosslinker and the addition of a polyethylene glycol coating. The average hydrodynamic diameter of the PIs determined by dynamic light scattering was 217 nm, and the iodine content in the synthesized PIs was 1.67 %. For the germination test, four PI concentrations (5, 10, 20, and 50 mg∙L-1) and a control (distilled water) were used; 50 seeds were imbibed in 10 mL of each solution and placed in a growth chamber at a temperature of 28 °C for 24 h. The results indicate that PIs do not negatively interfere with the seed germination process and the treatment with a concentration of 50 mg∙L-1 PI significantly favored some growth variables. The latter indicates that the synthesized PIs presented a biostimulant effect and may be a viable alternative as a biofortifier.

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GENETIC PARAMETERS OF THE HUSK TOMATO (Physalis ixocarpa Brot.) CHF1 CULTIVAR

Aureliano Peña-Lomelí;José D. Molina-Galán;Jaime Sahagún-Castellanos;J. Ortíz-Cereceres;F. Márquez-Sánchez;T. Cervantez-Santana;J.F. Santiaguillo-Hernández

10.5154/r.rchsh.2006.11.046

Received: 2006-11-08
Accepted: 2007-08-14
Available online: 2016-07-01

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ON-FARM GENETIC DIVERSITY AND CROPPING SYSTEM OF Phaseolus vulgaris AND Vigna unguiculata AT THE CHONTALPA REGION IN TABASCO, MÉXICO

Luz del C. Lagunes-Espinoza;F. Gallardo-López;H. Becerril-Hernández;E.D. Bolaños-Aguilar

10.5154/r.rchsh.2006.11.047

Received: 2006-11-08
Accepted: 2007-08-14
Available online: 2016-07-01

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PLANT PHENOLOGY, YIELD AND FRUIT CHARACTERISTICS OF PEACH (Prunus persica L. Batsch.) ANA CULTIVAR SELECTIONS AT AGUASCALIENTES

F. Gutierrez-Acosta;José Saúl Padilla Ramírez;Luís Reyes Muro

10.5154/r.rchsh.2007.05.026

Received: 2007-05-14
Accepted: 2007-08-06
Available online: 2016-07-01

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AGRICULTURAL UTILIZATION OF THE BIOSOLIDS AND INLFLUENCE IN THE TOMATO CROP (Lycopersicon esculentum MILL)

E. Utria-Borges;J.A. Cabrera-Rodriguez;I.M. Reynaldo-Escobar;D. Morales-Guevara;A.M. Fernández;E. Toledo-Toledo

10.5154/r.rchsh.2006.02.009

Received: 2006-02-04
Accepted: 2007-05-16
Available online: 2016-01-01

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CHARACTERIZATION OF SAPOTE MAMEY FRUITS (Pouteria sapota), IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION OF MORELOS

A. Gaona-García;Irán Alia-Tejacal;Víctor López-Martínez;María Andrade-Rodríguez;Ma. Teresa Colinas-León;Oscar Gabriel Villegas-Torres

10.5154/r.rchsh.2006.02.013

Received: 2006-02-14
Accepted: 2007-06-26
Available online: 2016-07-01

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WATER DEFICIT AND CROP LOAD EFFECTS ON YIELD AND FRUIT QUALITY OF APPLE

Rafael Parra-Quezada;T.L. Robinson;J. Osborne;L.B. Parra-Bujanda

10.5154/r.rchsh.2006.02.014

Received: 2006-02-14
Accepted: 2007-06-26
Available online: 2016-07-01

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NITRIC NUTRITION, AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS EFFECTS ON STRAWBERRY (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) FLAVOR

L.A. Ojeda-Real;R. Cárdenas-Navaro;Phillipe Lobbit;O. Grageda-Cabrera;E. Valencia-Cantero;L. Macías-Rodriguez

10.5154/r.rchsh.2006.02.015

Received: 2006-02-14
Accepted: 2007/08/30
Available online: 2016-07-01

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EFFECT OF ACETYL SALICYLIC ACID AND Bacillus subtilis ON Cucumber mosaic virus GOURD INFECTION

E. Maldonado-Cruz;Daniel Leobardo Ochoa-Martínez;Bertha Tlapal-Bolaños

10.5154/r.rchsh.2007.02.010

Received: 2007-02-12
Accepted: 2007-08-28
Available online: 2016-07-01

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RIPENING SEASON AND FRUIT QUALITY OF APPLE GENOTYPES AT CADEREYTA, QUERETARO

D. Mendoza-González;Ramón Álvar Martínez-Peniche;M.R. Fernández-Montes;Agustín Rumayor-Flores;E. Castillo-Castañeda

10.5154/r.rchsh.2007.02.011

Received: 2007-02-19
Accepted: 2007-09-11
Available online: 2016-07-01

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SYSTEMIC FUNGICIDES EVALUATION FOR DOWNY MILDEW CONTROL (Pseudoperonospora cubensis Berk. & Curt.) Rost. ON CANTALOUPE MELON (Cucumis melo L.)

E. Ruíz-Sánchez;J.M. Tún-Suárez;L.L. Pinzón-López;G. Valerio-Hernández;M.J. Zavala-León

10.5154/r.rchsh.2005.09.034

Received: 2005-09-07
Accepted: 2007-09-28
Available online: 2016-07-01

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HARVEST DELAY IN CACTUS PEAR cv. CRISTALINA

Jorge Alberto Zegbe-Dominguez;Jaime Mena-Covarrubias

10.5154/r.rchsh.2006.02.016

Received: 2006-02-14
Accepted: 2007-09-28
Available online: 2016-07-01

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‘AUTUMN BLISS’ RED RASPBERRY PHENOLOGY AT GUERRERO, CHIHUAHUA STATE, MEXICO

Rafael Parra-Quezada;M.R. Ramírez-Legarreta;Juan Luis Jacobo-Cuellar;Jesús Guadalupe Arreola-Ávila

10.5154/r.rchsh.2007.04.024

Received: 2007-04-23
Accepted: 2007-10-03
Available online: 2016-07-01

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