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<p>The introduction of exotic pomegranate varieties into new environments may broaden the available genetic resources for cultivation and contribute to the identification of well-adapted genotypes with improved fruit production and quality. This study evaluated the performance of five introduced pomegranate varieties under Moroccan semi-arid conditions and compared them with the native ‘Sefri’ cultivar. The study was conducted in the Tadla Plain, Morocco. Results revealed significant differences in the physical traits between exotic and native varieties, with exotic cultivars exhibiting higher yields and superior fruit quality traits in some parameters such as aril content. However, the ‘Sefri’ cultivar demonstrated better adaptability to local conditions, maintaining stable fruit traits including fruit weight, fruit diameter, and aril weight. Chemical analyses showed considerable variation in total soluble solids (12.86–17.37 °Brix), titratable acidity (0.52–3.63 g citric acid/100 mL), and pH (3.27–3.92). Biochemical properties, including polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, and anthocyanins, varied significantly, with the lowest value of phenolic compounds and flavonoids reported in fruit of the ‘Sefri’ cultivar (0.188 mg QE/L). Multivariate analysis illustrated the genetic diversity and market potential of the studied cultivars, with ‘Sefri’ combining local adaptation and competitive traits and exotic varieties excelling in industrial and export-oriented traits.</p>

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Performance and Fruit Quality of Exotic Pomegranate Varieties Under Moroccan Semi-Arid Conditions: A Comparative Study with the Native ‘Sefri’

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    2026年7月8日

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  • Hamza Bouras,
  • Atman Adiba,
  • Anas Hamdani,
  • Moha Ferrahi,
  • Salah Laaraj,
  • Mohamed Kouighat,
  • Abdellatif Boutagayout,
  • Brahim Ouahzizi,
  • Jamal Charafi,
  • Dina Akroute,
  • Hanae Lehamaoui,
  • Kaoutar Elfazazi

摘要

The introduction of exotic pomegranate varieties into new environments may broaden the available genetic resources for cultivation and contribute to the identification of well-adapted genotypes with improved fruit production and quality. This study evaluated the performance of five introduced pomegranate varieties under Moroccan semi-arid conditions and compared them with the native ‘Sefri’ cultivar. The study was conducted in the Tadla Plain, Morocco. Results revealed significant differences in the physical traits between exotic and native varieties, with exotic cultivars exhibiting higher yields and superior fruit quality traits in some parameters such as aril content. However, the ‘Sefri’ cultivar demonstrated better adaptability to local conditions, maintaining stable fruit traits including fruit weight, fruit diameter, and aril weight. Chemical analyses showed considerable variation in total soluble solids (12.86–17.37 °Brix), titratable acidity (0.52–3.63 g citric acid/100 mL), and pH (3.27–3.92). Biochemical properties, including polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, and anthocyanins, varied significantly, with the lowest value of phenolic compounds and flavonoids reported in fruit of the ‘Sefri’ cultivar (0.188 mg QE/L). Multivariate analysis illustrated the genetic diversity and market potential of the studied cultivars, with ‘Sefri’ combining local adaptation and competitive traits and exotic varieties excelling in industrial and export-oriented traits.