Multitrait analysis of fresh-cut cantaloupe melon enables discrimination between storage times and temperatures and identifies potential markers for quality assessments

Amaro, A. L.; Spadafora, Natasha D.; Pereira, Maria João; Dhorajiwala, Rakhee; Herbert, Robert J.; Müller, Carsten T.; Rogers, Hilary J.; Pintado, Manuela

doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.08.050

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“…Most studies conducted to date in melon have analyzed some genotypes of commercial interest, mainly representative of the cantaloupe or winter melon market classes, with only a few references including samples of other horticultural groups ( conomon , makuwa and dudaim ) . These previous studies have focused on specific chemical pathways or on the changes in VOC content measured with different methodologies, and under different developmental stages, postharvest conditions or crop management, including fertilization, irrigation and grafting , . Recent advances in melon genome/transcriptome knowledge have also been used to study the genetic basis of aroma production by associating melon phenotypes with genotypes and gene expression .…”

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Fruit flesh volatile and carotenoid profile analysis within the Cucumis melo L. species reveals unexploited variability for future genetic breeding

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Our results highlight the huge amount of untapped aroma diversity of melon germplasm, especially of non-commercial types. Also, landraces with high nutritional value with regard to carotenoids have been identified. All this knowledge will encourage melon breeding, facilitating the selection of the genetic resources more appropriate to develop cultivars with new aromatic profiles or to minimize the impact of breeding on melon quality. The newly characterized sources provide the basis for further investigations into specific genes/alleles contributing to melon flesh quality. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Fruit flesh volatile and carotenoid profile analysis within the Cucumis melo L. species reveals unexploited variability for future genetic breeding

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“…Melons ( Cucumis melo L.) such as cantaloupe are important commercial crops and are consumed all over the world. Cantaloupe is favored by consumers due to its pleasant aroma, refreshing flavor qualities, nutrition, and phytochemical composition [ 1 , 2 ]. Melon fruits have high levels of the GABA [ 3 ] and other amino acids, particularly valine and alanine [ 4 ].…”

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Multivariate Analysis of Amino Acids and Health Beneficial Properties of Cantaloupe Varieties Grown in Six Locations in the United States

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Jayaprakasha

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Cantaloupe is a good dietary source of amino acids, including γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), glutamine, and citrulline. However, the levels of these amino acids vary among different cantaloupe varieties grown in different locations. Understanding the variation in amino acid contents provides fundamentally important information for quality control and improving melon varieties. To examine this variation, we measured the amino acid contents in cantaloupes grown in six locations in the United States (Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, California, Indiana, and Arizona). Principal component analyses were applied to analyze the effect of growing location on the amino acid profiles in different varieties. The GABA content ranged from 1006.14 ± 64.77 to 3187.12 ± 64.96 µg/g and citrulline ranged from 92.65 ± 9.52 to 464.75 ± 34.97 µg/g depending on the variety and location. Total phenolic contents, α-amylase inhibition, and antioxidant activities were also measured. Tuscan type Da Vinci had significantly higher phenolic contents in Arizona (381.99 ± 16.21 µg/g) but had the lowest level when grown in California (224.56 ± 14.62 µg/g). Our analyses showed significant differences in amino acid levels, phenolics contents, and antioxidant activity in the cantaloupe varieties based on the growing location. These findings underline the importance of considering growing location in the selection and improvement of cantaloupe varieties.

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“…Melons are valued for their taste and characteristic aroma, which is particularly associated with the climacteric aromatic varieties 2–5 . However, processed melon portions are highly perishable with a shelf life of up to 10–15 days at 2 °C 6 , although at higher temperatures many quality and nutritional parameters decline much more rapidly 1,7 . Preparation for fresh fruit salads involves wounding the fruit flesh, triggering a series of physiological events that can lead to a severe loss of product quality 8 .…”

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“…Preparation for fresh fruit salads involves wounding the fruit flesh, triggering a series of physiological events that can lead to a severe loss of product quality 8 . These physiological processes can be slowed down by lowering the storage temperature 7 . Consequently, cold storage at a recommended temperature of 0–5 °C is essential throughout processing and in the supply chain 9,10 .…”

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A complex interaction between pre-harvest and post-harvest factors determines fresh-cut melon quality and aroma

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Cocetta

Cavaiuolo

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Melons are prized for their characteristic aroma, however, pre-harvest growth, stage of ripening at harvest, post-harvest processing and storage conditions lead to quality changes in fresh-cut fruit. We considered changes in metabolites and gene expression over 14 days storage to assess underlying mechanisms and identify potential quality markers. Overall, 99 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were detected and VOC profiles discriminated between two melon seasons, cut-size, storage temperatures and storage time, although season affected their discriminatory power. Abundance of two VOCs fell rapidly and was not associated with cut size, indicating their use as markers for early changes post-processing. Non-acetate to acetate ester ratio differed between the seasons and correlated with changes in alcohol acyl-transferase ( CmAAT1 ) gene expression. Furthermore, CmAAT1 expression clustered with two ester VOCs that may be potential new products of this enzyme. Season also strongly affected post-harvest sugar content, most likely attributable to meteorological differences during growth. Storage temperature and cut size affected expression of transcription factors ERF71 , ERF106 , and TINY , whose expression generally rose during storage, probably related to increased stress. Thus, although time × temperature of storage are key factors, pre-harvest conditions and fruit processing impact significantly gene expression and aroma loss post-harvest.

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Multitrait analysis of fresh-cut cantaloupe melon enables discrimination between storage times and temperatures and identifies potential markers for quality assessments

Cited by 41 publications

References 36 publications

Fruit flesh volatile and carotenoid profile analysis within the Cucumis melo L. species reveals unexploited variability for future genetic breeding

Fruit flesh volatile and carotenoid profile analysis within the Cucumis melo L. species reveals unexploited variability for future genetic breeding

Multivariate Analysis of Amino Acids and Health Beneficial Properties of Cantaloupe Varieties Grown in Six Locations in the United States

A complex interaction between pre-harvest and post-harvest factors determines fresh-cut melon quality and aroma

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