Use of pectolytic enzymes in the pulping of peach and plum pits

Published 1996-09-01

Authors

  • Jean Pierre Rosier
    EPAGRI/Administração Regional de Caçador
  • Jean-Pierre Henri Joseph Ducroquet
    EPAGRI/Administração Regional de Caçador

Abstract

With the aim of increasing the efficiency of pulp removal in the seedling production process, the use of pectolytic enzymes for the degradation of remaining pulp along with peach and plum pits was tested at the Videira Experimental Station. Pectolytic enzymes are efficient in the pulp removal of peach pits, providing a quick and complete cleaning. The enzymes do not alter the germination power of the seeds. The indicated dosage of 160ml/100kg of pits with pulp is valid for the pectolytic enzyme brands tested.

Author Biographies

  • Jean Pierre Rosier

    eng. agr., Ph.D., Cart. Prof. no 5.517-D, CREA-SC, EPAGRI/Administração Regional de Caçador, Estação Experimental de Videira

    • Jean-Pierre Henri Joseph Ducroquet

      eng. agr., Ph.D., Cart. Prof. no 17.954-D, CREA-PR, EPAGRI/Administração Regional de Caçador, Estação
      Experimental de Videira

      References

      HARTMANN, H.T.; KESTER, D.E. Plant propagation; principles and practices. .ed. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 1983. 727p.

      BARMORE, C.R.; CASTLE, W.S. Separation of citrus seed from fruit pulp for rootstock propagation using a pectolytic enzyme. HortScience, Mount Vernon, v.14, n.4, p.526-527, 1979.

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      Keywords

      • pectines
      • pulping