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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/117404| Title: | Characterization of ‘Bambinella’ pears harvested from different farms around Malta |
| Authors: | Mizzi, Steve (2023) |
| Keywords: | Maltese June pear -- Harvesting time -- Malta Maltese June pear -- Quality -- Malta |
| Issue Date: | 2023 |
| Citation: | Mizzi, S. (2023). Characterization of ‘Bambinella’ pears harvested from different farms around Malta (Bachelor's dissertation). |
| Abstract: | ‘Bambinella’ pears are a small variety of Pyrus communis that are native to the Maltese islands which are harvested during the summer. The objective of this study is to characterize a few quality parameters for ‘Bambinella’ pears during their optimal harvesting time as well as to run trials to test the effectiveness of post-harvest treatments at delaying the onset of spoilage during storage. The pre-harvest maturity indicators for ‘Bambinella’ pears were found to be; flesh firmness of 75-100 N, soluble solids content of 12-17% and titratable acidity of 0.1-0.15%. None of the treatment methods used were found to be effective at reducing spoilage of ‘Bambinella’ pears during cold storage. |
| Description: | B.Sc. (Hons)(Melit.) |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/117404 |
| Appears in Collections: | Dissertations - FacHSc - 2023 Dissertations - FacHScFSEH - 2023 |
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