Effects of Organic Farming on the Physicochemical, Functional, and Quality Properties of Pomegranate Fruit: A Review

In this review, a selection of studies was carried out that evaluated the influence of organic agronomic practices on the cultivation of pomegranate; specifically, the influence of these practices on improving soil health and pomegranate fruit quality. Studies were selected (n = 39) in which organic...

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Published in:Agriculture (Basel) 2023-05, Vol.13 (6), p.1167
Main Authors: Andreu-Coll, Lucía, Cano-Lamadrid, Marina, Lipan, Leontina, López-Lluch, David, Sendra, Esther, Hernández, Francisca
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural industry
Agricultural practices
Analysis
Anthocyanins
Bioactive compounds
Crop yields
Cultivars
Decomposition
eco-friendly
Fertilizers
Fruit
Fruit juices
Fruits
Functional foods & nutraceuticals
Manures
Mineral fertilizers
organic
Organic farming
Organic fertilizers
Organic soils
Organic wastes
Parameters
Phenols
pomegranate
Pomegranates
quality
Quality management
Seeds
soil
Soil improvement
Soil quality
Soils
Type 2 diabetes
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Summary:In this review, a selection of studies was carried out that evaluated the influence of organic agronomic practices on the cultivation of pomegranate; specifically, the influence of these practices on improving soil health and pomegranate fruit quality. Studies were selected (n = 39) in which organic treatments were applied to different cultivars of pomegranate and which evaluated fruit and soil quality parameters. These studies showed that exclusively organic manure and organic manure in combination with mineral fertilizers are suitable to fulfill the requirements of pomegranate crop and reduce the amount of mineral fertilizers. Moreover, the soil health improved with organic manures, as well as growth, and yield in the pomegranate crop. Pomegranate fruits grown under organic conditions showed high levels of fruit quality parameters, such as total soluble solids and fruit juice, and additionally presented high concentrations of bioactive compounds such as anthocyanins and total phenols. Data from these studies endorsed the fact that pomegranates cultured under organic conditions may have a better fruit quality and nutraceutical content than those grown under conventional conditions, although more scientific evidence is required to confirm this.
ISSN:2077-0472
2077-0472
DOI:10.3390/agriculture13061167