Influence of seed set on apple symmetry assessed by image analysis: an overlooked effect of pollination on fruit shape.

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DOI: 10.31220/agrirxiv.2021.00060 Publication Date: 2021-07-01T22:50:32Z
ABSTRACT
Influence of seed set on apple symmetry assessed by image analysis: an overlooked effect pollination fruit shape.AbstractThe role ecosystem service crop yield and some quality parameters have been largely studied. Nevertheless, the appearance is still a poorly explored field it has means oversimplified measurements. Here, we developed analysis tool to test hypothesis that greatly affects one most consumed worldwide: apple. The was tested for three commercial classes separately, understand whether consistent among classes. We also compared performance with simplified measurement previously used. Finally, weight. quantified amount non-symmetrical area harvested Gala cultivar apples using two-dimension images fruits sectioned along longitudinal plane. showed increasing led significant increase symmetry. resulted more precise assess than used measurement, leading conclusion shape probably because use measures. not since little medium size but unimportant large apples. Differently from symmetry, weight appeared as influenced pollination. Our findings suggest production should be taking into account different variables Open preprint This article peer reviewed
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