FRUIT PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TWO FIG CULTIVARS GROWN IN DIFFERENT REGIONS OF LIBYA

Physical and chemical characteristics of fruits of two fig cultivars (Ficus carica L.) namely, ‘Baiodhi’ and ‘Hammori’, grown in two different regions of Libya (Ben Gashir and Tarhona) were studied.
Ten fruits of each cultivar were randomly picked from each cultivar and were replicated five times in a complete randomized block design (CRBD). Averages of fruit weight and fruit size were determined.
The total soluble solids (TSS) were estimated using hand refractometer.
Fruits were analyzed for total acidity percentage, reduced and total sugars.
Data were statistically analyzed.
Results showed that fruits of ‘Hammori’ were significantly larger and heavier than that of ‘Baiodhi’ in both locations.
Cultivars grown in Ben Gashir region contained both higher reduced sugars and total sugars than those grown in Tarhona region.
Total acidity percentage was significantly higher in ‘Baiodhi’ grown in Tarhona than that grown in Ben Gashir, while it was not different in ‘Hammori’ in both reagons.
Other parameters were also discussed.

III International Symposium on Pomegranate and Minor Mediterranean Fruits

Y.I. Geddeda, K. Gumaty

Ficus carica L., fig fruit, Libya, Mediterranean fruits

https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1089.47