This study investigates the effects of elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) and temperature on the physicochemical and nutrient properties of strawberries. Elevated CO2 levels and increased temperatures are anticipated consequences of climate change, influencing plant physiology and fruit quality. The research examines changes in parameters such as sugar content, acidity, antioxidant levels, and nutrient composition in strawberries grown under controlled environmental conditions mimicking future climate scenarios. Understanding these impacts is crucial for predicting how climate change may alter strawberry quality and nutritional value.
The impact of elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) and temperature on the physicochemical and nutrient properties of strawberries is investigated in this study. With climate change leading to increased atmospheric CO2 concentrations and rising temperatures, understanding their effects on fruit quality is essential for agricultural sustainability. Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa) serve as a model fruit due to their economic importance and sensitivity to environmental conditions. Experimental setups under controlled conditions are utilized to simulate elevated CO2 and temperature scenarios. Physicochemical properties including pH, titratable acidity, soluble solids content, and color attributes are assessed. Additionally, nutrient composition such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant capacity are analyzed. The findings provide insights into the potential impacts of climate change on strawberry quality and inform strategies for adaptation in fruit production systems.
In this article, the results of the study have been discussed on the cultivation of Uzbekistanskaya (st), Uzbekistan guzali (st), Redgauntlet (st), Zenga-Zengana, Medvey, Velikan, Dana varieties of strawberry that had been planted in experimental plots of strawberries in open field conditions at the scientific research institute of horticulture, viticulture and winemaking named after Academician M. Mirzaev in Tashkent region. The duration of phenological phases and periods of ripening of berries in the varieties Vnuchka, Victoria and Zamposhniya were also monitored.
As a result, the ripening of strawberry varieties lasted from April 6 ("Victoria") to April 13 ("Uzbekistanskaya", "Redgauntlet"). The difference between varieties was 8 days. Fruit ripening was observed from May 3 ("Victoria") to June 24 ("Uzbekistanskaya" (st), "Zenga-Zengana"). It was observed that the duration of ripening was from 26 to 41 days in the section of varieties indicated in the experiment.