Comparison of Jackfruit Quality at Two Malaysian Locations
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Jackfruit, temperature, rainfall, climate change, MalaysiaAbstract
Global warming caused by anthropogenic activities has caused climate change that affect the world weather pattern including rising in temperature and uncertain rainfall pattern, which can impact the yield of plants. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is one of the main fruits in Malaysia and claimed as “miracle crop” by climate experts due to its resilience to climate change. The objective of this research is to compare jackfruit quality in two different agro-climatic regions as a preliminary assessment of potential climate effects. The Tekam Yellow (J33) jackfruit variety was harvested from commercial plot located in Kota Tinggi, Johor and Pengkalan Hulu, Perak. Monthly temperature and rainfall data during its fruiting season, encompassing the period from June 2023 until January 2024 were obtained from NASA Power. During those periods, Kota Tinggi, Johor exhibited higher maximum and minimum temperature and higher accumulated rainfall and rainfall frequency compared to Pangkalan Hulu, Perak. The Total Soluble Solids (TSS) and moisture content of jackfruits from both locations showed no significant differences (p>0.05) in this preliminary comparison. While these results suggest jackfruit quality parameters may not be strongly affected by the range of climatic conditions observed in this study, the small sample size, single season data, and presence of confounding factors limit definitive conclusions. Further research with larger samples and controlled conditions is needed to fully assess jackfruit's climate resilience.
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