Using supply chain information for kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) cv. 'Hayward' fruit quality and production optimization

Panagopoulos, Thomas; Jesus, J.; Antunes, Maria Dulce

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Panagopoulos, Thomas

Jesus, J.

Antunes, Maria Dulce

Abstract(s)

The market is increasingly exigent about information on product origin, production inputs, environment impacts and quality. Frequently, information required by postharvest and marketing components must be sourced from the producer. In addition, the information sought from the producer needs to be based on complex data collected under a wide range of field conditions. The objective of this work was to use tools such as, geographic information systems and geostatistics to generate information that could be used to optimise physical and financial aspects of kiwifiruit production systems. Kiwifruits from georeterenced groups of trees were analysed at harvest for yield, soluble solids content (degrees Brix), firmness, and dry matter. From these data were elaborated quality maps for the studied orchard. Those maps can help the producer to make decisions about harvesting time or localized correction of production factors.