Changes of some nutrient contents in Pyrus indica fruits of Manipur under storage condition

In the present study analysis of healthy and infected Heitup fruit, Pyrus indica of the same variety (during storage) was studied. Samples of both healthy and infected pyrus fruit were analyzed for the nutritional components except moisture content. The mineral contents (N and Fe) were determined by spectrophotometically Similarly, carbohydrate content was lower in diseased leaves than in healthy onion leaves. The both the minerals were significantly (P<0.05) lower in diseased fruit compared to the healthy (control) fruit indicating the deterioration of pyrus fruit which had a significant impact in reducing and total sugars in the nutritional value of the pyrus fruit. It is important to avoid such deterioration with a view to enhance nutrient bioavailability for human consumption.