Vol. 11, Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Suraj Kumar, Devsi Karnabhai Varu and Thanki D Mineshbhai

Abstract:
Ber viz., Deshi (V₁), Seb (V₂), Apple (V₃), Umran (V₄), Gola (V₅), Surti Kantha (V₆), Zafrani gol (V₇), Mehrun (V₈) was evaluated at Lal Bagh, Fruit Research Station, Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh during the year 2021-22. The evaluation was based on the biochemical and organoleptic parameters. The result indicated that maximum total sugar (15.17%) and non-reducing sugar (12.48%) was noted in variety Apple (V₃). Similarly, maximum reducing sugar (5.09%) was observed in variety Gola (V₅). Whereas, maximum TSS (20.00 ⁰B) was found in the variety Mehrun (V₈). The lowest acidity (0.14%) was recorded in the variety Umran (V₄). Maximum score (8.87) obtained by the variety Umran (V₄) with golden yellow colour. Highest score (8.95) was noted by the variety Gola (V₅) with juiciness. Maximum score (8.20) and (8.18) was observed by the variety Zafrani Gol (V₇) with very much like flavour and sweet taste respectively. Maximum score (9.05) was recorded by the variety Gola (V₅) with extremely acceptability.