Physicochemical and sensorial quality of banana genotypes

ABSTRACT Despite the diversity of banana varieties in Brazil, only a few cultivars have the proper agronomic traits and fruit quality for commercial exploitation. This study aimed at evaluating the physicochemical traits and sensorial acceptance of banana genotypes, in order to identify those with potential for commercial growing. Six improved banana genotypes were assessed (BRS Maravilha, PC 0101, FHIA 18, TM 2803, YB 4203 and BRS Caipira), as well as three commercial cultivars (Grand Naine, Pacovan and Prata Anã). Analyses of peel and pulp color, peel thickness, pulp yield, moisture, pH, soluble solids, titratable acidity, total carotenoids and sensorial acceptance were performed. The BRS Maravilha, FHIA 18, YB 4203 and BRS Caipira genotypes presented physicochemical traits similar to the Grand Naine, Pacovan and Prata Anã commercial cultivars. The BRS Maravilha and TM 2803 genotypes had sensorial acceptance similar to the Prata Anã and Grand Naine cultivars, and are therefore promising for commercial growing, with the advantage of being resistant to the black Sigatoka and Panama disease.

摘要 尽管巴西香蕉品种资源丰富，但仅有少数栽培品种具备适配商业化开发的农艺性状与果实品质。本研究旨在评估香蕉基因型的理化性状与感官接受度，以筛选出具备商业化种植潜力的材料。本次研究共评估了6个改良香蕉基因型（BRS Maravilha、PC 0101、FHIA 18、TM 2803、YB 4203及BRS Caipira），以及3个商业化栽培品种（Grand Naine、Pacovan、Prata Anã）。检测指标包括果皮与果肉颜色、果皮厚度、果肉出肉率、水分含量、pH值、可溶性固形物、可滴定酸度、总类胡萝卜素含量及感官接受度。分析结果显示，BRS Maravilha、FHIA 18、YB 4203与BRS Caipira的理化性状与Grand Naine、Pacovan、Prata Anã等商业化栽培品种相近。其中，BRS Maravilha与TM 2803的感官接受度与Prata Anã、Grand Naine相当，具备商业化种植潜力，且二者对黑条叶斑病（black Sigatoka）和巴拿马病（Panama disease）具有抗性，具备额外应用优势。