Abstract:

In this study, six honey peach varieties grown in the main peach-producing area of Fenghua District, including Hujingmilu, Xinyu, Yuanmeng, Jinxiu Huangtao, Yulu and Baili, were used as test materials. The internal and external quality characteristics of the fruits of each variety were measured and compared, including fruit shape, color, weight, vertical diameters, horizontal diameters and lateral diameters, flesh color and texture, soluble solids content, kernel weight, kernel vertical diameters, kernel horizontal diameters and kernel lateral diameters, and adhesiveness. The edible rate was calculated, and the characteristics and causes of fruit cracking were analyzed. The results showed that there were significant differences in the appearance quality, internal quality, and edible rate among different honey peach varieties. Jinxiu Huangtao and Xinyu had significantly larger volumes than other varieties. Xinyu had the largest average fruit weight, reaching 349.00 g. Yuanmeng had the highest edible rate, reaching 98.20%. Baili and Yuanmeng was the sweeter, and both Xinyu and Baili had the strongest aroma. Each honey peach variety has its own advantages.

Key words: honey peach, quality, variety, Fenghua