Use of fungicides and wax in storage and postharvest quality of 'Haden' mango (Mangifera indica L.) in cold storage.
Fonseca M. J. de O., Salomão L. C. C., Cecon P. R., Puschmann R.
Author Affiliation: Bolsista do CNPq, UENF/CCTA/LMGV, Av, Alberto Lamego, 2000, Horto, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, CEP: 28015 620, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira de Armazenamento 26 : 28-35
Abstract : Haden mangoes were dipped in benomyl (1 g/litre) or benzalkonium chloridebenzalkonium chloride (2 g/litre), with or without Clean Wax (an emulsion containing 18.5 to 20.5% of carnauba wax and acrylic resins mixture) and stored at 13±1°C and 80-90% RH for 21 days. Partial ripening occurred during storage. Waxing increased the general appearance of the fruits, mainly by maintaining them more turgid. Both fungicides controlled anthracnose [Glomerella cingulata] development during storage.