The Journal Advances of Nutrition Science and Technology

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Volume 4 | Issue 3-4 | Paper 11 |  https://doi.org/10.15228/ANST.2024.v04.i03-4.p11

Comparitive Assessment of Pomological and Biochemical Traits in Apricot Genotypes from Gilgit Baltistan 

Aitazaz Alam

Department of Horticulture, PMAS- Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Muhammad Tahir Akram

Department of Horticulture, PMAS- Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Rashad Qadri

Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Rai Muhammad Amir

Institute of Food and Nutritional Sciences, PMAS- Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Syeda Anum Masood Bokhari

Department of Horticulture, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan.

Fiaz Hussain

Horticultural Research Station, Naushera Soon Valley, District Khushab, Pakistan.

Irfan Ali

Department of Horticulture, PMAS- Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Muhammad Abdul Rauf

Agricultural Research Institute, Mingora, Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Tanveer Hussain

Department of Horticulture, PMAS- Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Israr Ali

Department of Horticulture, PMAS- Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Ghulam Abbas

Barani Agricultural Research Institute, Chakwal, Pakistan.

Sana Asghar

Horticulture Hill Fruit Research Station, Murree, Pakistan.

Received
16 Nov, 2024
Accepted
09 Dec, 2024
Published
15 Dec, 2024

ABSTRACT:

Apricot is a drupe fruit that belongs to the family “Rosaceae” and is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. Gilgit Baltistan is Pakistan’s central apricot-producing region with numerous local and wild genotypes. However, the genotypes of this area are unexplored. This study aims to assess morphological and biochemical traits of local genotypes (‘Shakanda,’ ‘Shakarfo,’ ‘Ali Sha Kaka,’ and ‘Habi’) grown in Gilgit Baltistan for future breeding programs and cultivar improvement. This research revealed significant differences among these genotypes in fruit pomological and biochemical traits. The results narrated that genotype “Shakarfo” was maximum in fruit size (28.8 cm²), fruit weight (45.1g), leaf area (40.3 cm²) and stone weight (4.7 g), while these traits were observed minimum in ‘Ali sha kaka.’ Likewise, these genotypes were also diverse in biochemical attributes and the highest total soluble solids were observed in ‘Shakanda’ (23.4 °Brix), while minimum TSS was determined in ‘Shakarfo’ (12.5 °Brix). However, ‘Shakarfo’ was riched with ascorbic acid (15.4 mg) and total phenolic contents (75.18 mg GAE/100g). Meanwhile, the titratable acidity was maximum in ‘Shakrfo’ (1.28%) and minimum in ‘Shakanda’ (0.29%). The results concluded a considerable variation in apricot genotypes in Gilgit Baltistan and that they may be used for crop improvement. Keywords: Morphological, Unexplored, Phenolics, Diversity, Assessment

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APA-7 Style
Aitazaz Alam , Muhammad Tahir Akram, Rashad Qadri , Rai Muhammad Amir , Syeda Anum Masood Bokhari , Fiaz Hussain , Irfan Ali , Tanveer Hussain , Israr Ali , Ghulam Abbas , Sana Asghar (2024). Comparitive Assessment of Pomological and Biochemical Traits in Apricot Genotypes from Gilgit Baltistan. Journal Advances of Nutrition Science and Technology, 4(3-4), 85-90. https://doi.org/10.15228/ANST.2024.v04.i03-4.p11

ACS Style
Aitazaz Alam , Muhammad Tahir Akram, Rashad Qadri , Rai Muhammad Amir , Syeda Anum Masood Bokhari , Fiaz Hussain , Irfan Ali , Tanveer Hussain , Israr Ali , Ghulam Abbas , Sana Asghar (2024). Comparitive Assessment of Pomological and Biochemical Traits in Apricot Genotypes from Gilgit Baltistan J. Adv. Nutri. Sci. Tech. 2024, 4, 85-90. https://doi.org/10.15228/ANST.2024.v04.i03-4.p11

AMA Style
Aitazaz Alam , Muhammad Tahir Akram, Rashad Qadri , Rai Muhammad Amir , Syeda Anum Masood Bokhari , Fiaz Hussain , Irfan Ali , Tanveer Hussain , Israr Ali , Ghulam Abbas , Sana Asghar (2024). Comparitive Assessment of Pomological and Biochemical Traits in Apricot Genotypes from Gilgit Baltistan Journal Advances of Nutrition Science and Technology. 2024; 4(3-4): 85-90. https://doi.org/10.15228/ANST.2024.v04.i03-4.p11

Chicago/Turabian Style
Aitazaz Alam , Muhammad Tahir Akram, Rashad Qadri , Rai Muhammad Amir , Syeda Anum Masood Bokhari , Fiaz Hussain , Irfan Ali , Tanveer Hussain , Israr Ali , Ghulam Abbas , Sana Asghar (2024). Comparitive Assessment of Pomological and Biochemical Traits in Apricot Genotypes from Gilgit Baltistan Journal Advances of Nutrition Science and Technology 4, no. 3-4: 85-90. https://doi.org/10.15228/ANST.2024.v04.i03-4.p11

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