Morphological Traits, Kernel Composition and Sensory Evaluation of Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) Cultivars Grown in Poland
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
The article is well written and the topic is of great interest in the field. Nevertheless, while the comparison between the cultivars is well explained and discussed, the comparison between the different years is not as well defined.
First of all, it should be added, even if in Supporting Information, the variation between the years separately for each cultivar, so to observe if some cultivars are more affected by seasonality than others. Moreover, information regarding the climate changes between the years should be provided to the readers.
Another facet to be addressed is the amount of kernel presenting occult damage (i.e. black spots on the kernel and not on the hull). This information is of great important for confectionery industries.
When these points are addressed, the article could be published.
Author Response
Dear Reviewer,
All comments and suggestions have been included in the manuscript and marked with the red font.
The article is well written and the topic is of great interest in the field. Nevertheless, while the comparison between the cultivars is well explained and discussed, the comparison between the different years is not as well defined. First of all, it should be added, even if in Supporting Information, the variation between the years separately for each cultivar, so to observe if some cultivars are more affected by seasonality than others. Moreover, information regarding the climate changes between the years should be provided to the readers.
Authors agree with the Reviewer’s suggestion and the additional data was added concerning cultivars variation between the years (Supplementary Data 2) as well as the description in the manuscript (Lines: 205-208).
Information regarding the climate changes between the years is provided to the manuscript (Table: Supplementary Data 1) and description in Line: 76 – 84.
Another facet to be addressed is the amount of kernel presenting occult damage (i.e. black spots on the kernel and not on the hull). This information is of great important for confectionery industries.
Following the Reviewer’s suggestion relevant references have been added (New Table 1 as well as description (New line: 95-98, 168-176, 272-278)
All comments and suggestions have been included in the manuscript and marked with the red font.
Thank you for your comments, which allowed us to improve the manuscript.
Your sincerely
Authors
Reviewer 2 Report
Appreciate the author and team for good research work in field, lab and s current manuscript. But there are many suggestion by reviewer to improve the current manuscript. Please find the attached file. Hope an improved version of manuscript.
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Author Response
Dear Reviewer,
All comments and suggestions have been included in the manuscript and marked with the red font.
Thank you for your very accurate and precise comment, which allowed us to improve the manuscript.
Your sincerely
Authors
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