Physiological gradients in citrus fruits

Levels of phosphorus in citrus fruits

___________________________________________________________________________________________ Abstract Phosphates are inorganic compounds, based on the element phosphorus, combined with oxygen to form phosphates, the form in which phosphorus is present in nature. Phosphates are essential for plant growth, crops, and human health. Phosphates have been used in processing and preservation of fruits ...

The Physiology of Citrus Fruits in Storage

Refrigerated and frozen storage Concentrating Dehydrating Pickling and fermenting Sugar preservation Miscellaneous Recovery of constituents Disposal of residues and effluents Analytical and composition Nutrition Still another basis for classification might be according to the type of food as: Fruits Vegetables Grains Nuts Spices Meat Fish Dairy products Poultry products Condiments Confections B...

Effectiveness of Citrus Fruits on Helicobacter pylori

It is known that Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, and gastric carcinoma. Due to the increased side effects of the treatment regimens and the development of antimicrobial resistance, a number of natural compounds have been tested as potential alternatives. In this review, we will examine the current knowledge on the effect of Citrus fruits and the...

Determination of vitamin C in iranian citrus fruits

Extensibility of pericarp tissue in growing citrus fruits.

The tensile force existing in the pericarp of a growing citrus (Citrus sinensis) fruit 17 to 19 centimeters in circumference was sufficiently high to cause a 3% shrinkage of the pericarp when it was excised. When a fruit was cut along the equator to the central axis, shrinkage of the pericarp resulted in the formation of a wedge-shaped gap at the cut. Stretch modulus of the pericarp was determi...