Abstract
Abstract A rapid method for determining firmness of fruits of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) using the Ottawa Texture Measuring System is described. Firmness was determined by averaging the mean slope of force-deformation curves for 15 individual cherries per replication. Fruit of intermediate maturity was less from (P < 5%) than more immature or mature fruit Three Ca sprays applied prior to harvest firmed fruit (P < 5%) at harvest. Cherry bioyield and deformation values were not significantly influenced by fruit maturity or CaCl2 sprays at harvest
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