The study looked at what affects how firm the flesh of loquats is. They studied different aspects like texture, juice, color, and maturity of the fruit. They found that factors like texture, juice amount, color, and maturity stage have a big impact on how firm the flesh is. Loquats with tight texture, little juice, and certain colors tend to be firmer. Other factors like weight, thickness, and region where the fruit comes from don't affect firmness as much.