Abstract
This study evaluated the biochemical and phytochemical changes in pomegranate varieties (Ganesh, Bhagawa and Mridula) during ripening. Total chlorophylls and carotenoid content were maximum in mature fruits of variety Bhagawa while polyphenol content was more in ripened fruit of Mridula. An accumulation of ascorbic acid is higher in ripened fruit of variety Mridula. The soluble protein content was more in both mature and immature fruit of variety Bhagawa. The free amino acid content was increased in ripened fruits of variety Mridula. Nitrogen % is more in mature and ripened fruits of variety Bhagawa. Phosphorus content was more in immature fruits of variety Ganesh and mature fruits of variety Bhagawa. In Ganesh variety, Potassium and Magnesium content was more during ripening. In all the three varieties, Calcium content was increased during ripening. Iron content was more in immature and mature fruits of variety Mridula and Ganesh, respectively. Copper content was more in ripened fruits of variety Mridula. Carbohydrate % was increased during ripening in all the three varieties. Crude fiber content was more in mature fruits of variety Ganesh.
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