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Enhancement of a Landrace of Carosello (Unripe Melon) through the Use of Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) and Nutritional Characterization of the Fruit Placenta

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  • Onofrio Davide Palmitessa

    (Department of Agricultural and Environmental Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, via Amendola 165/a, 70126 Bari, Italy)

  • Miriana Durante

    (Institute of Sciences of Food Production, National Research Council of Italy, 73100 Lecce, Italy)

  • Beniamino Leoni

    (Department of Agricultural and Environmental Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, via Amendola 165/a, 70126 Bari, Italy)

  • Francesco Montesano

    (Institute of Sciences of Food Production, National Research Council of Italy, 70126 Bari, Italy)

  • Massimiliano Renna

    (Department of Agricultural and Environmental Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, via Amendola 165/a, 70126 Bari, Italy
    Institute of Sciences of Food Production, National Research Council of Italy, 70126 Bari, Italy)

  • Francesco Serio

    (Institute of Sciences of Food Production, National Research Council of Italy, 70126 Bari, Italy)

  • Annalisa Somma

    (Department of Agricultural and Environmental Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, via Amendola 165/a, 70126 Bari, Italy)

  • Pietro Santamaria

    (Department of Agricultural and Environmental Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, via Amendola 165/a, 70126 Bari, Italy)

Abstract

Landraces of ‘Carosello’ ( Cucumis melo L.) are a typical expression of Apulia’s agro-biodiversity and are consumed in the same way as cucumbers. The aim of this research was to valorize the cultivation of a local variety of ‘Carosello’, extending the cultivation period and valorizing a part of the fruits that are generally wasted (endosperm). To accomplish this, a local variety called ‘ Carosello leccese ’ was grown in a greenhouse during the fall season under red + blue and red + blue + far red light-emitting diodes (LED) interlight. Yield, morphology, color and biochemical composition of the external and internal part of the fruit were evaluated. Although yield increased by 26% under supplemental light, the fruit quality was not influenced by LED application. However, the exocarp was greener (chlorophylls) and more yellow (carotenoids) than the mesocarp. Finally, the endosperm, which is the part of the fruit that is generally wasted, showed the highest polyphenols content, proving to be an important source of nutraceutical compounds. Therefore, it was demonstrated that the nutritional value of the endosperm is comparable or higher than the external part of the fruit, but further studies will be necessary to valorize it from a culinary perspective.

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  • Onofrio Davide Palmitessa & Miriana Durante & Beniamino Leoni & Francesco Montesano & Massimiliano Renna & Francesco Serio & Annalisa Somma & Pietro Santamaria, 2021. "Enhancement of a Landrace of Carosello (Unripe Melon) through the Use of Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) and Nutritional Characterization of the Fruit Placenta," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(20), pages 1-15, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:20:p:11464-:d:658393
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    1. Massimiliano Renna & Francesco F. Montesano & Angelo Signore & Maria Gonnella & Pietro Santamaria, 2018. "BiodiverSO: A Case Study of Integrated Project to Preserve the Biodiversity of Vegetable Crops in Puglia (Southern Italy)," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 8(8), pages 1-22, August.
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