Fruit physico-chemical characteristics of some Chinese sandy pear selections

Abstract

A survey was carried out to collect different Chinese Sandy pear selections in parts of District Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir State based on fruit quality characteristics. In total twelve selections were made. Fruit weight ranged from 50.47 g to 115.57 g in different selections. However fruit length ranged from 44.70 mm -70.64 mm and fruit breadth ranged from 47.80-59.16 mm. Fruit TSS in different selections ranged from 9.20% to 13.23% and fruit acidity ranged from 0.12 to 0.26 %. Fruit total sugars content in different selections ranged from 6.90 % to 9.80 %.