Objective
Conference is the most important pear cultivar grown in the European Union. One important disorder which often develops is the so called Brown Heart, which is a synonym for browning of the flesh, especially the core region, and the subsequent development of cavities. Even pears with minor symptoms are not suitable for consumption. Losses due to Brown Heart can add up to 16 million Ecu per year for the EU. Because the cultivation area of pears, and Conference in particular, is increasing the estimated losses are conservative. The disorder causes problems throughout Europe, but the intensity differs per country and per year. Thusfar research carried out in one country cannot simply be applied for other countries.
The main objective of the project is the optimization of Conference pear quality and the reduction of losses by preventing the development of Brown Heart. The key element in the project is the development of technology which predicts the susceptibility of pears to the disorder. Two pathways are most promising toward such a technology:
1. The development of a predictive model based an registrated orchard and weather conditions of a broad group of European countries. Within the project pears grown in a range of climate zones, including climate zones with high and low risk on brown heart, are investigated.
2. The development of a predictive model based on a rapid assessment of pear physiology, including gas exchange rates, fermentation rates, ATP production rates and resistance to gas diffusion.
The models enable a rapid decision on adaptations in post harvest treatments and optimal storage conditions. Research on post-harvest treatments is thought to enable an improved storability of pears. For a good selection of pears after storage a technique is developed enabling the detection of Brown Heart nondestructively. The prevention of Brown Heart in Conference pears will not only reduce losses, but also improve the market value of European pears. An improved quality of pears throughout the year should lead to better and stable prices of the product. Long stored European pears which meet high quality standards can also compete better with imported products from the Southern hemisphere.
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- natural sciences earth and related environmental sciences atmospheric sciences climatology climatic zones
- medical and health sciences basic medicine physiology
- engineering and technology industrial biotechnology bioprocessing technologies fermentation
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Netherlands
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