Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of acerola genotypes regarding the postharvest quality of fruits of the genotypes BRS 366 Jaburu, Clone 09, Clone 13, Clone 14, Junko, and Sertaneja, cultivated in southwestern Piauiense, northeastern Brazil. A randomized block design (BCT) was used, with treatments consisting of six genotypes, three repetitions, and three plants per plot. Productivity, fruit mass, fruit length, fruit diameter, color, juice yield, anthocyanins and flavonoids, carotenoids, pH, titratable acidity, and ascorbic acid were evaluated. The results show a high productive potential of Clone 13. However, the genotype BRS 366 Jaburu stands out regarding the physical characteristics of the fruit, providing a better balance in the titratable acidity, good contents of total polyphenols, and high amount of vitamin C allied to the juice yield, which is required for acerola fruits. Thus, BRS 366 Jaburu shows promise for cultivation in the edaphoclimatic conditions of the Sudoeste Piauiense region.
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