Effects of Organic Farming on the Physicochemical, Functional, and Quality Properties of Pomegranate Fruit: A Review
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Author
Andreu-Coll, Lucía
Cano-Lamadrid, Marina
Lipan, Leontina
López-Lluch, David
Sendra, Esther
Hernández, Francisca
Publication date
2023-05-31ISSN
2077-0472
Abstract
In this review, a selection of studies was carried out that evaluated the influence of organic
agronomic practices on the cultivation of pomegranate; specifically, the influence of these practices on
improving soil health and pomegranate fruit quality. Studies were selected (n = 39) in which organic
treatments were applied to different cultivars of pomegranate and which evaluated fruit and soil
quality parameters. These studies showed that exclusively organic manure and organic manure in
combination with mineral fertilizers are suitable to fulfill the requirements of pomegranate crop and
reduce the amount of mineral fertilizers. Moreover, the soil health improved with organic manures,
as well as growth, and yield in the pomegranate crop. Pomegranate fruits grown under organic
conditions showed high levels of fruit quality parameters, such as total soluble solids and fruit
juice, and additionally presented high concentrations of bioactive compounds such as anthocyanins
and total phenols. Data from these studies endorsed the fact that pomegranates cultured under
organic conditions may have a better fruit quality and nutraceutical content than those grown under
conventional conditions, although more scientific evidence is required to confirm this.
Document Type
Article
Document version
Published version
Language
English
Subject (CDU)
633 - Field crops and their production
663/664 - Food and nutrition. Enology. Oils. Fat
Pages
13
Publisher
MDPI
Is part of
Agriculture
Citation
Andreu-Coll, Lucía, Marina Cano-Lamadrid, Leontina Lipan, David López-Lluch, Esther Sendra, and Francisca Hernández. 2023. "Effects Of Organic Farming On The Physicochemical, Functional, And Quality Properties Of Pomegranate Fruit: A Review". Agriculture 13 (6): 1167. doi:10.3390/agriculture13061167.
Grant agreement number
MICINN/Programa Estatal de promoción del talento y su empleabilidad en I+D+I/FJC2020-043764-I/ES/ /
Program
Fructicultura
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