Abstract
Evolution of Biometric Parameters and Oil Fatty Acid Composition of Argan "Argania spinosa L. Skeels" Fruits from Beni- Snassen (Eastern Region of Morocco) During Ripening
Highlights
The average weight of the fruit, kernel and almond varies according to the fruit shape and its ripeness stage (Figure 3)
The average weight of the kernels fluctuated between 1,95g and 4,97g, whereas that of the almonds varied between 0,5g and 1g
According to the stage of maturity, the argan fruits of the Beni-Snassen can be classified into 2 types of trees: early trees that produce oval and oval-apiculate fruits and late trees that produce the fusiform and spherical fruits
Summary
Argania spinosa Skeels is an endemic forest essence of Morocco. Objective: The aim of this study is to asses the evolution of biometric parameters and fatty acids composition of the argan fruits from Beni-Snassen region during ripening. Materials and Methods: 4 fruit shapes harvested over seven months were characterized through the measurement of their biometric parameters (size and weight), and their composition of majority fatty acids. When considering the fruits size and weight, the highest values were recorded on late-ripened fruits, more fusiform shapes. The results showed the good dietary and nutritional quality of spherical shapes and that the biometric parameters are important criteria for the differentiation of argan tree fruits.
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