Selection of black elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) and evaluation of its fruits usability as biologically valuable food
Titel:
Selection of black elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) and evaluation of its fruits usability as biologically valuable food
Auteur:
Mratinić Evica Fotirić Milica
Verschenen in:
Acta biologica Iugoslavica
Paginering:
Jaargang 39 (2007) nr. 3 pagina's 305-314
Jaar:
2007
Inhoud:
To carry out domestication, five genotypes (B1, B2, R, VG and RK) were isolated from natural populations by selection of black elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.). The most prominent biological-technological characteristics were studied during fruit flowering and ripening. Flowering proceeded in the period from mid-April to the 1st decade of June, while ripening lasted from the 1st decade of August to the 1st decade of October. The largest inflorescences were found in genotype R (14.32 cm in diameter). The highest number of berries per inflorescence (on average, 280), the largest berry (on average, 0.21 g), and the best fruit quality (17.19% dry matter, 11.50% sugars, 35 mg vitamin C, and 2.58 g/l total colored matter) were all demonstrated by genotype VG. In all isolated genotypes fruit demonstrated biologically high quality, which makes it a good raw material desirable for diverse forms of processing. Its high yield level, pronounced resistance to disease agents and pests, as well as adaptability to adverse conditions are a recommendation for organic-based production.
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