Studies on cold storage of mango fruits (Mangifera indica L. cv. Langra).
Mann S. S., Singh R. N.
Author Affiliation: Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India.
Indian Journal of Horticulture 32 : 7-14
Abstract : Mango fruits, apparently fully mature, were picked at 5-day intervals on 3 dates and stored at 45-48 deg F and 85-90% RH on the same day, or after 2 or 4 days' holding at room temperature, or after pre-cooling in water at 5 deg C, and their storage quality and fruit composition were assessed at intervals up to 45 days. The palatability rating was highest in pre-cooled fruits, followed by those stored soon after picking. Fruits picked on the second date (28 June) were the most palatable for the first 25 days' storage, irrespective of pre-treatment; after 35 days, however, fruits picked first tasted best. Data are also presented on percentage weight loss and spoilage in storage, and changes in respiration rate, total soluble solids, acid, sugar, carotenoids and ascorbic acid contents.