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Fig. 4.7
Main models
representing the possible fruit
growth dynamics: simple sig-
moid (typical of pome-fruit,
a
), double sigmoid (typical of
stone-fruit,
b
, or grape,
c
)
color and flavor development, all changes devoted to increase fruit palatability.
During ripening, the fruit acquires also negative traits such as an excessive flesh
softening, a decrease of the nutritional value, an increase of allergenicity and a
