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Effects of Organic and Conventional Production Systems on Plant Vigor, Fruit Yield and Fruit Quality Attributes of Bananas Cultivated in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey

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This study was designed to compare the plant vigor, fruit yield and quality characteristics of bananas produced by organic and conventional production systems in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. The two orchards under protected cultivation were located near each other in order to exclude any possible microclimate effects on the investigated properties. A significant difference was detected in the yield and the fruit quality parameters, based on the management systems and cultivars. ‘Dwarf Cavendish’ and ‘Grande Naine’ cultivars grown in conventional production were found to have more hands per bunch (14.00 and 14.20, respectively) than those grown in organic production (8.80 and 10.40, respectively). The largest fruit weight was found in the ‘Dwarf Cavendish’ (162.35 g) and ‘Grande Naine’ cultivars (190.81 g) from organic production. ‘Dwarf Cavendish’ had the highest bunch weight (46.20 kg) and yield (74.8 t/ha) from conventional cultivation, whereas ‘Grande Naine’ had the highest bunch weight (47.60 kg) and yield (69.9 t/ha) from organic cultivation. For both cultivars, fruits from organic cultivation analyzed at the ripe eating stage (stage 6) had greater total soluble solids, acidity, fruit peel L values, and pulp color b* values than the fruits grown with conventional cultivation. Sensory tests indicated that the organically grown bananas had a better flavor. These results reveal the widespread potential of organic banana cultivation in the Mediterranean region of Turkey.

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This study was financially supported by Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Scientific Research Coordination Unit, project number 19.YL.044.

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Bodur, E., Kilic, D. & Caliskan, O. Effects of Organic and Conventional Production Systems on Plant Vigor, Fruit Yield and Fruit Quality Attributes of Bananas Cultivated in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Erwerbs-Obstbau 65, 143–152 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10341-022-00723-5

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