Maturation of Black Cherry Fruits in Central Mississippi

摘要

Black cherry (Yrunus serotina hhrh.) in central Mississippi grew in size and weight from early May until maturity in late June. In early June, crude fat, protein-nitrogen, and calcium concentrations increased; mcisture content decreased; endocarps hardened; and embryo tissues became firm. From mid- June to maturity mesocarp growth ,was prominent as moisture content increased again, carbohydrates were converted from insoluble to soluble fo,rms, and crude fat and protein-nitrogen concentrations decreased.