Jiankun Jin^1,2

1 Jinhua Yuanguo Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., Jinhua 312000, Zhejiang, China
2 Zhejiang Agronomist College, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Biological Evidence, 2026, Vol. 16, No. 2   
Received: 18 Jan., 2026    Accepted: 23 Feb., 2026    Published: 09 Mar., 2026

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This study takes fig (Ficus carica L.) as the research object and conducts a systematic analysis of the overall quality performance of different varieties from the perspective of dual use for fresh consumption and drying. Under a unified evaluation framework, multidimensional comparison and evaluation of germplasm resources were carried out focusing on key indicators for fresh consumption, including fruit appearance traits, pulp quality, flavor characteristics, nutritional composition, and postharvest storage performance, as well as processing suitability indicators such as dry matter content, sugar accumulation, peel characteristics, drying efficiency, and dried product quality. Significant differences were observed among fig varieties in terms of morphology, physiological and biochemical traits, and sensory quality. Some superior genotypes showed synergistic advantages in both fresh quality and drying performance, such as higher soluble solids content, better peel structure, and stronger antioxidant capacity. Combined with optimized cultivation management practices and harvesting strategies, the comprehensive utilization value of dual-purpose varieties can be further improved. This study provides a theoretical basis and practical reference for fig variety selection, resource development, and the integrated development of fresh and dried fig industries.

Fig (Ficus carica L.); Dual-purpose evaluation; Fresh quality; Drying suitability; Variety selection