Effect of various post-harvest treatments on the physiology of Kesar mango.
Parmar P. B., Chundawat B. S.
Author Affiliation: Department of Horticulture, Gujarat Agricultural University, Navsari 496?450, India.
: 679-684
Abstract : Mature green Kesar mango fruits were dipped in solutions of 6% Waxol, 200 p.p.m. gibberellic acid (GA), 500 p.p.m. Cycocel [chlormequat], 2000 p.p.m. maleic hydrazide, 10 p.p.m. kinetin, hot water, 1000 p.p.m. Bavistin [carbendazim], or Bavistin in combination with the growth regulators. Fruits were stored at ambient temperature for 10-27 days, and fruit ripeness, % marketable fruit, weight loss, total soluble solids, sugars and titratable acidity assessed. Waxol was the most effective in delaying ripening, but it impaired fruit quality. Bavistin (1000 p.p.m.) + GA (150 p.p.m.) delayed ripening by about 2 days, and gave the highest % marketable fruit after storage. Wrapping of individual fruits in tissue paper and packing in ventilated cardboard boxes delayed ripening and reduced shrinkage.