Physico-chemical changes associated with growth and development of mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruits.
Rajput S. S., Pandey S. D.
Author Affiliation: Department of Horticulture, Indira Gandhi Agricultural University Raipur (M.P.), India.
Progressive Horticulture 30 : 21-27
Abstract : Physico-chemical changes occurring during the fruit growth and development were studied in two mango cultivars viz. Langra and Sunderja and hybrids Mallika and Amrapali. Fruit growth in terms of fruit weight, pulp weight and stone weight followed a sigmoid pattern and in general, growth was rapid between 30 to 90 days after fruit set. Fruits of Mallika and Sunderja had higher pulp content at harvest than Langra and Sunderja. Specific gravity of fruits gradually decreased up to 45 days after fruit set and a linear increase in specific gravity was observed upto maturity in fruits of the 4 cultivars. Titratable acidity increased after fruit set and slowly decreased towards maturity. Ascorbic acid and moisture content of fruits decreased after fruit set to maturity; these values were highest in Langra. Fruit T.S.S. and total sugar content increased after fruit set to maturity and were highest in Langra and Sunderja, respectively.