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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2024

Preharvest Elicitors as a Tool to Enhance Bioactive Compounds and Quality of Both Peel and Pulp of Yellow Pitahaya (

Alex Erazo-Lara, María Emma García-Pastor, Pedro Antonio Padilla-González, Daniel Valero, María Serrano

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Article in International journal of molecular sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Alex Erazo-LaraEscuela Politécnica Superior de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Sede Morona Santiago, Macas 140101, Ecuador.
María Emma García-PastorDepartment of Applied Biology, Escuela Politécnica Superiorde Orihuel-Centro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentario y Agroambiental, University Miguel Hernández, Ctra. Beniel Km. 3.2, 03312 Orihuela, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-4959-9419
Pedro Antonio Padilla-GonzálezDepartment of Food Technology, Escuela Politécnica Superiorde Orihuel-Centro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentario y Agroambiental, University Miguel Hernández, Ctra. Beniel Km. 3.2, 03312 Orihuela, Spain.
Daniel ValeroDepartment of Food Technology, Escuela Politécnica Superiorde Orihuel-Centro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentario y Agroambiental, University Miguel Hernández, Ctra. Beniel Km. 3.2, 03312 Orihuela, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-3945-1629
María SerranoDepartment of Applied Biology, Escuela Politécnica Superiorde Orihuel-Centro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentario y Agroambiental, University Miguel Hernández, Ctra. Beniel Km. 3.2, 03312 Orihuela, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-2251-3133

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Yellow pitahaya is a tropical fruit that has gained popularity in recent years. Natural elicitors are compounds that can stimulate the resistance and quality of fruits. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of natural elicitors, methyl salicylate (MeSa), methyl jasmonate (JaMe), salicylic acid (SA) and oxalic acid (OA) at concentrations of 0.1 mM (MeSa and JaMe) and 5 mM (SA and OA), applied to the yellow pitahaya fruits under greenhouse conditions. After full blossom, four applications were made with a frequency of 15 days. At the time of harvest and after storage, the following variables were evaluated: firmness (whole fruit), total soluble solids (TSS), total acidity (TA), phenolics and carotenoids (in the pulp), while phenolics, carotenoids, macronutrients and micronutrients were determined in the peel. The results showed MeSa advanced the fruit maturation, according to higher TSS, lower TA and firmness than MeJa-treated fruits, for which a delayed ripening process was shown. All treatments induced a higher polyphenolic concentration during storage. Regarding the alternative use of the peel as a by-product, the application of natural elicitors significantly increased the content of polyphenols, carotenoids, macronutrients and micronutrients in the peel, especially MeSa, which can be used as a bioactive compound in the food industry. In conclusion, the results indicate that natural elicitors can be an alternative to improve the quality and shelf life of yellow pitahaya fruits.

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AcetatesCactaceaeCarotenoidsCyclopentanesFood StorageFruitOxylipinsSalicylic AcidOxalic AcidPhenolsSalicylatesAcetatesCarotenoidsCyclopentanesmethyl jasmonatemethyl salicylateOxalic AcidOxylipinsPhenolsSalicylatesSalicylic Acidbioactive compoundscarotenoidsmethyl jasmonatemethyl salicylateoxalic acidphenolicssalicylic acid

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