Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Ștefana BAICU (ZOICAN), Cătălin ZOICAN, Laura ȘMULEAC, Raul PAȘCALĂU, Cosmin SĂLĂȘAN, Olimpia IORDĂNESCU
The research question seeks to examine the extent to which the physical attributes and subsequent impact on quality traits of cherries may influence the sustainable choices made by both merchants and consumers. Seven varieties were selected to that purpose and measured for the retained investigated features. Two physical characteristics, diameter and height, and two quality traits, firmness and soluble substance were paired and studied for eventual correlation. The correlation coefficients are relevant for a limited number of varieties, almost half of the analysed ones, and they indicate an acceptable to moderate correlation between the screened features. A larger diameter or height does not necessarily mean a larger amount of sugar or soluble substance, as demonstrated by the absence of correlation for the richest analysed variety. Subsequently the diameter cannot be used as a quality indication and cannot support a sustainable choice. The physical appearance of the cherries cannot represent an element that supports the sustainable choice of merchants or consumers when the quality of cherries is a relevant reference.
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