Darbo tikslas: Citrusinių vaisių, skirtinguose prekybos centruose, kokybinių rodiklių palyginimas. Darbo uždaviniai: Išanalizuoti ir apibendrinti mokslinę literatūrą apie citrusinių vaisių kokybinių rodiklių kitimą laikymo metu. Susipažinti su citrusinių vaisių ėminių ėmimo metodika. Nustatyti citrusinių vaisių kokybinius rodiklius. Apibendrinti tyrimų rezultatus ir pateikti išvadas. Išvados: Tyrimo metu didžiausiomis citrinomis 151,8 g buvo prekiauta Maxima prekybos centruose, kurių kilmės šalis buvo Graikija. Didžiausiu sultingumu 44,9 proc. pasižymėjo Iki prekybos centruose parduodamos citrinos, kurios buvo mažiausios 94,9 g. Didžiausiais apelsinais 404,5 g buvo prekiauta Maxima prekybos centruose, tuo tarpu sultingumas didžiausias nustatytas 45,9 proc. Iki prekybos centruose parduodamais apelsinais, kurių kilmės šalis buvo Ispanija. Mandarinai didžiausi buvo parduodami Maxima prekybos centruose, kurių svoris buvo 62,0 g, kilmės šalis Italija. Sultingiausiais mandarinais buvo prekiaujama Iki prekybos centruose, jų sulčių kiekis nustatytas 52,4 proc. kilmės šalis Ispanija. Tyrimo metu didžiausi greipfrutai buvo parduodami Maxima prekybos centruose, jų svoris 493,0 g, tačiau sultingiausi buvo parduodami Prisma prekybos centruose, jų sulčių kiekis nustatytas 44,6 proc. kilmės šalis Graikija. Bendra išvada: Tyrimų metu nustatyta, kad citrusiniai vaisiai (apelsinai, citrinos, mandarinai), kurių kilmės šalis buvo Ispanija, pasižymėjo didžiausiu sultingumu, tačiau jie buvo... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / The aim: The comparison of qualitative index of citrus fruits in different supermarkets. The goals of the work: To analyze and summarize scientific literature about changes of qualitative index of citrus fruits during their storage; to have a look at techniques of taking samples from citrus fruits; to determine qualitative indexes of citrus fruits; to generalize the results of the research and to make the conclusions. Conclusions: The biggest lemons that were being sold at “Maxima” supermarkets during the research weighted 151.8 g, they were from Greece. The juiciest (44.9%) lemons were being sold at “Iki” supermarkets, but they were also the smallest ones (94.9 g). The biggest oranges were found at “Maxima” supermarkets (404.5 g); whereas the juiciest ones (45.9%) were from Spain and they were being sold at “Iki” supermarkets. The biggest tangerines that were being sold at “Iki” supermarkets weighted 62.0 g, they were from Italy. The juiciest (52.4%) tangerines observed were being sold at “Iki” supermarkets and they were from Spain. The biggest grapefruits that were being sold at “Maxima” supermarkets during the research weighted 493.0 g, but the juiciest ones were bought from “Prisma” supermarket, with the highest amount of juice 44.6%; they were from Greece. The main conclusion: It was found during the research that citrus fruits (oranges, lemons and tangerines) from Spain were the juiciest; nevertheless, they were also the smallest ones compared to others from different... [to full text]

Thesis (MAppSc) -- AUT University, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references. Also held in print (x, 171 leaves : col. ill. ; 30 cm.) in City Campus Theses Collection (T 632.952 LIH)

Thesis (M.S.)--Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez, 2005. / Tables. Printout. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 68-73)

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:28:38Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2013-02-26Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:37:24Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 gabia_aa_me_botfca.pdf: 416606 bytes, checksum: 894930ec055a3224888bc51077855bce (MD5) / Tylenchulus semipenetrans é o principal nematoide em citros, causando perdas que variam de 10 a 30%. Está amplamente disseminado nos pomares citrícolas do Brasil. Para determinar o nível populacional desse nematoide, que varia durante o ano, diferentes variáveis são utilizadas. Sendo assim o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a flutuação populacional do nematoide T. semipenetrans em pomar de laranja ‘Pera Rio’ enxertada em limoeiro ‘Cravo’, correlacionar a população do nematoide no final de cada estação com a produção e correlacionar o número de fêmeas na raiz com o número de juvenis encontrados nas amostras de solo e raiz. As amostragens foram realizadas no final de cada estação climática, durante a safra 2011/2012, numa profundidade de 0-30 cm, na projeção da copa de 10 plantas sem sintomas, 10 com sintomas e as adjacentes das sintomáticas, totalizando 60 plantas. Os nematoides presentes no solo foram extraídos pela metodologia de flutuação em centrifuga e das raízes pela técnica do liquidificador e centrifugação. Os frutos de cada planta foram colhidos separadamente e pesados. Para contagem das fêmeas, 1g de raiz de cada amostra foi submetida à coloração para facilitar a contagem. O número de nematoides no solo e na raiz foram plotados em gráficos e correlacionados com dados de temperatura e precipitação pluviométrica pela análise de Pearson; os dados de peso de fruto por planta e número de nematoides em solo... / Tylenchulus semipenetrans is the main nematodes in citrus trees, causing losses ranging from 10 to 30%. It is widespread in the citrus orchards of Brazil. To determine the level of nematode population which varies over the year, different variable are used. Therefore the objective of this study was to evaluate the fluctuation of nematode T. semipenetrans on acreage with orange ‘Pera Rio’ grafted on ‘Rangpur’, correlate the nematode population at the end of each season with the production and correlate the number of females in the root with the number of juveniles found in soil samples and root . Samples were taken at the end of each season climate, during the 2011/2012 season, at a depth of 0-30 cm, the crown projection of 10 plants without symptoms, 10 with symptoms and symptomatic adjacent plant, totaling 60 plants. The nematodes in the soil were extracted by centrifugal flotation method and the technique of the roots of the blender and centrifugation. The fruits of each plant were harvested and weighed separately. To count the number of females in the roots, 1g of each root sample was colored and subsequently dried. The number of nematodes in soil and roots were plotted on graphs and correlated with data on temperature and rainfall by Pearson analysis, the data for fruit weight per plant and the number of nematodes in soil and roots, on each season, were transformed and analyzed by Spearman correlation, considering both the significance level of 5%. The data on soil nematode, root nematode, sum of soil and root nematode and females per gram of root were analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis and subsequent to the correlation matrix. In the region of Botucatu, central western state of São Paulo, the largest population level of the citrus nematode occurred in late winter and lowest in late spring, and the nematodes... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)

Orientador: Célia Maria de Sylos / Banca: João Bosco Faria / Banca: Thais Borges Cesar / Banca: Samara Ernandes / Banca: Rodrigo Rocha Latado / Resumo: As frutas cítricas são muito consumidas e apreciadas, não só devido ao seu paladar agradável como também ao valor nutricional que possuem. O Brasil é o maior produtor e exportador mundial de laranjas, suco de laranja concentrado congelado e de suco de laranja pasteurizado (NFC - Not From Concentrated), sendo o estado de São Paulo o maior produtor. Já outras frutas cítricas como limão Siciliano, Grapefruit e Lima da Pérsia possuem uma produção nacional ainda pequena e parte do consumo interno é importada. Outro grupo de laranjas ainda pouco estudado é o das laranjas de polpa vermelha que apresentam o carotenóide licopeno na sua composição. Os compostos antioxidantes (carotenóides, compostos fenólicos, flavonóides) apresentam atividade anti-radical livre e alguns deles também são responsáveis pela cor das frutas. Considerando a importância das frutas cítricas com relação aos seus benefícios para a saúde, os objetivos deste trabalho foram avaliar a atividade anti-radical livre (DPPH• e ABTS•), compostos bioativos (carotenóides, flavanonas e ácido ascórbico) e parâmetros de cor de quatro variedades de frutas cítricas de polpa clara (Lima da Pérsia, Grapefruit, Limão Siciliano e Hamlin); comparar estes mesmos parâmetros entre duas variedades de polpa vermelha (Sanguíneas de Mombuca e baía Cara Cara) e uma de polpa clara (Pera Rio), colhidas no início, meio e fim de safra; e verificar o efeito da pasteurização nos compostos bioativos presentes no suco de laranja de polpa vermelha e de clara. As variedades Baía Cara Cara (CN486) e Pera Rio foram cultivadas na cidade Cordeirópolis/SP e a Sanguínea de Mombuca (CV 93) em três diferentes cidades do Estado de São Paulo, São Bento do Sapucaí, Cordeirópolis e Mogi Mirim. A variedade limão Siciliano apresentou o maior teor de ácido ascórbico (78,86mg), Grapefruit e Hamlin apresentaram o maior conteúdo... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Citrus fruits are widely consumed and enjoyed, not only because of its pleasant taste but also the nutritional value they have. Brazil is the largest producer and exporter of oranges, frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) and orange juice NFC (Not from Concentrated), and the state of Sao Paulo largest producer. Yet other citrus fruits like lemon, grapefruit and Sweet Lime still have a small domestic production and share of domestic consumption is imported. Another group of oranges still less studied are the red pulp of oranges that have the carotenoid lycopene in its composition. The antioxidants (carotenoids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids) have anti-free radical activity and some of them are also responsible for the color of the fruit. Considering the importance of citrus fruits in relation to their health benefits, the objectives were to evaluate the anti-free radical (DPPH • and ABTS •), bioactive compounds (carotenoids, ascorbic acid, and flavanones) and parameters of color four varieties of citrus pulp clear (Sweet Lime, Grapefruit, Lemon and Hamlin), to compare these same parameters between two varieties of red pulp (of Blood and Mombuca Baía Cara Cara) and a clear pulp (Pera Rio) taken at the beginning, middle and end of harvest, and check the effect of pasteurization on bioactive compounds in orange juice pulp and red light. Varieties Baía Cara Cara (CN486) and Pear River were grown in the city Cordeirópolis / SP and Blood of Mombuca (CV 93) in three different cities of São Paulo, São Bento do Sapucaí, Cordeirópolis and Mogi Mirim. The Sicilian lemon variety had the highest content of ascorbic acid (78.86 mg), Grapefruit and Hamlin had the highest content of total carotenoids of the four fruits (13.58 and 11.32 mg / mL) and the antioxidant capacity was higher in fruit that had best levels of carotenoids and phenolic compounds. The hesperidin was present in three... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

Orientador: Silvia Renata Siciliano Wilcken / Banca: Sarita Leonel / Banca: Claudio Marcelo Gonçalves de Oliveira / Resumo: Tylenchulus semipenetrans é o principal nematoide em citros, causando perdas que variam de 10 a 30%. Está amplamente disseminado nos pomares citrícolas do Brasil. Para determinar o nível populacional desse nematoide, que varia durante o ano, diferentes variáveis são utilizadas. Sendo assim o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a flutuação populacional do nematoide T. semipenetrans em pomar de laranja 'Pera Rio' enxertada em limoeiro 'Cravo', correlacionar a população do nematoide no final de cada estação com a produção e correlacionar o número de fêmeas na raiz com o número de juvenis encontrados nas amostras de solo e raiz. As amostragens foram realizadas no final de cada estação climática, durante a safra 2011/2012, numa profundidade de 0-30 cm, na projeção da copa de 10 plantas sem sintomas, 10 com sintomas e as adjacentes das sintomáticas, totalizando 60 plantas. Os nematoides presentes no solo foram extraídos pela metodologia de flutuação em centrifuga e das raízes pela técnica do liquidificador e centrifugação. Os frutos de cada planta foram colhidos separadamente e pesados. Para contagem das fêmeas, 1g de raiz de cada amostra foi submetida à coloração para facilitar a contagem. O número de nematoides no solo e na raiz foram plotados em gráficos e correlacionados com dados de temperatura e precipitação pluviométrica pela análise de Pearson; os dados de peso de fruto por planta e número de nematoides em solo... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Tylenchulus semipenetrans is the main nematodes in citrus trees, causing losses ranging from 10 to 30%. It is widespread in the citrus orchards of Brazil. To determine the level of nematode population which varies over the year, different variable are used. Therefore the objective of this study was to evaluate the fluctuation of nematode T. semipenetrans on acreage with orange 'Pera Rio' grafted on 'Rangpur', correlate the nematode population at the end of each season with the production and correlate the number of females in the root with the number of juveniles found in soil samples and root . Samples were taken at the end of each season climate, during the 2011/2012 season, at a depth of 0-30 cm, the crown projection of 10 plants without symptoms, 10 with symptoms and symptomatic adjacent plant, totaling 60 plants. The nematodes in the soil were extracted by centrifugal flotation method and the technique of the roots of the blender and centrifugation. The fruits of each plant were harvested and weighed separately. To count the number of females in the roots, 1g of each root sample was colored and subsequently dried. The number of nematodes in soil and roots were plotted on graphs and correlated with data on temperature and rainfall by Pearson analysis, the data for fruit weight per plant and the number of nematodes in soil and roots, on each season, were transformed and analyzed by Spearman correlation, considering both the significance level of 5%. The data on soil nematode, root nematode, sum of soil and root nematode and females per gram of root were analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis and subsequent to the correlation matrix. In the region of Botucatu, central western state of São Paulo, the largest population level of the citrus nematode occurred in late winter and lowest in late spring, and the nematodes... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

ABSTRACT Effects of Compost, Legume Cover Cropping and Vermicompost Extract Foliar Applications on Nutrition and Yield of Washington Navel Oranges William Payton Carling An experiment was conducted to test the effects of four treatments on Washington navel orange (Citrus sinensis) trees in regards to nutrient content of the leaves and fruit, soil nutrient content and properties, and fruit yield. The four treatments included: compost (C) and vermicompost extract foliar (VEF) applications, legume cover cropping (LCC) and VEF applications, VEF applications, and a control. The treatments were implemented from February 2010 to April 2011 and sampling occurred in May 2011. Fruit Growers Laboratory, Inc. (FGL) conducted the soil, leaf, and fruit analyses. The test site was located in San Isidro, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The compost used was made onsite with livestock manure, carbon-based farm waste, and water, and applied around the drip-lines of 8 WNO trees once every two months. The vermicompost and vermicompost extract was made onsite by introducing red wiggler worms (Eisenia fetida) into horse manure, allowing 1 month for casting content to build up, and collecting the extract as water was filtered through the material. Vermicompost extract was applied using a backpack foliar sprayer on 8 WNO trees twice a month. The legume cover crop treatment consisted of two plantings at a rate of approximately 72 seeds per square foot around the drip-lines of 8 WNO trees. Black-eyed peas (Vigna unguiclata) were planted in April 2010 and minimally incorporated using a hoe and shovel in August 2010. Fababeans (Vicia faba) and dry peas (Pisum sativum) were planted in January 2011 and minimally incorporated into the soil in March 2011. WNO leaf and soil analyses were compared to FGL optimum ranges. The C+VEF treatment showed trends of increased soil and leaf nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, zinc, and copper levels and improved soil properties by raising soil organic matter percentage, saturation percentage, and moisture percentage. The control treatment had low or deficient values in these nutrients and soil properties. The LCC+VEF treatment increased nitrogen in the soil and leaf content but decreased organic matter percentage. The VEF treatment increased nitrogen and potassium content in the leaf but increased sodium beyond FGL optimum range. The C+VEF treatment had the highest yield and the greatest amount of nutrients removed as a result of yield. The C+VEF treatment had more available nutrients in the soil for WNO tree uptake and future crops.

The objectives of this study were to establish the effectiveness of chlorpyrifos in suppressing H. armigera population in oranges and to determine the effect chlorpyrifos had on the health of farm pesticide operators. Experiments showed that by applying chlorpyrifos on orange trees, H. armigera larvae population was suppressed significantly. High fruit yields were realized from trees that were sprayed with chlorpyrifos. Visual observation of personnel involved in pesticide related duties, revealed that judicious use of pesticides was not practiced by farm workers in all three farms. Data analysis from questionnaires, health records and interviews proved that farm workers suffered from illnesses that were pesticide related. It was mainly those farm workers in the age group of 31 to 35 years who suffered the most from pesticide related illnesses. / Agriculture and Life Sciences / M. Sc. (Agriculture)

The objectives of this study were to establish the effectiveness of chlorpyrifos in suppressing H. armigera population in oranges and to determine the effect chlorpyrifos had on the health of farm pesticide operators. Experiments showed that by applying chlorpyrifos on orange trees, H. armigera larvae population was suppressed significantly. High fruit yields were realized from trees that were sprayed with chlorpyrifos. Visual observation of personnel involved in pesticide related duties, revealed that judicious use of pesticides was not practiced by farm workers in all three farms. Data analysis from questionnaires, health records and interviews proved that farm workers suffered from illnesses that were pesticide related. It was mainly those farm workers in the age group of 31 to 35 years who suffered the most from pesticide related illnesses. / Agriculture and Life Sciences / M. Sc. (Agriculture)

O presente trabalho envolve a síntese e caracterização de um polímero da família dos poli(p-fenilenovinileno)s (PPV), aplicável em camadas ativas de dispositivos como narizes eletrônicos, muito utilizados em várias áreas, como medicina, meio ambiente e indústria alimentícia. O trabalho visou também ao desenvolvimento de um nariz eletrônico, abrangendo o processo de preparação, o que incluiu a confecção dos eletrodos dos sensores de gases, o estudo referente ao equipamento de aquisição de dados e à comunicação com o microcomputador. Visou-se à otimização do equipamento que já vem sendo utilizado em medidas para várias detecções, estudando-se fatores como frequência da corrente alternada empregada, forma de onda (senoidal, quadrada e triangular), temperatura da amostra e distância entre os dígitos nos eletrodos. Verificou-se a possibilidade da utilização de nariz eletrônico na área de alimentos, estudando-se a identificação de méis de abelha de floradas diferentes e a detecção de fungos em laranjas pós-colheita. / The present thesis involves the synthesis and characterization of a polymer of the poly(p-phenylenevinylene) (PPV) family, applicable as active layer of devices such as gas sensors and electronic noses, which are instruments widely used in several areas, including medicine, environmental sciences and food industry. This work also aimed the full development of an electronic nose, from the making of the electrodes and sensors to the study of the data acquisition and its communication with a personal computer. In order to optimize the equipment, the influence of several factors such as frequency of the applied alternating current, its waveform (sine, square and triangle), temperature of the sample, and spacing between the digits of the electrodes were investigated. Finally, the equipment was used for the identification of honeys from different blossoms and for the detection of fungi in post-harvest oranges.