Modulating physiological indices and metabolic energy models by leaf‐to‐bunch rachis ratio during the transition of dates from Rutab to Tamar‐soft stage
The results indicate that an LBR of 2.5-3 enhanced initial fruit quality, making it suitable for the short-term Rutab-to-Tamar transition. Conversely, the 2-2.5 ratio offers better long-term storage stability by reducing quality degradation and weight loss. These insights can aid in optimizing storage strategies to minimize post-harvest losses in Mazafati dates. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Azam Khosravinejad
- Majid Alikhani‐Koupaei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1258-5494)
Institutions
- Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Research (IR)
- Agricultural Research & Education Organization (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
- Published
- 2025-05-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.14352
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Date Palm Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.75