Effect of harvesting method on quality and shelf-life of mango fruits.
Abu-Goukh A. B. A., Mohamed H. I.
Author Affiliation: Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Khartoum, PO Box 321, Khartoum North, Sudan.
Tropical Science 44 : 73-76
Abstract : To determine the effect of harvesting method on the quality of mango fruits, the traditional method of harvesting was compared with an improved harvesting technique. Instead of letting the fruits fall to the ground, mangoes were harvested by an improved technique where fruits were snapped off the tree with a pole equipped with a long cloth sleeve held open by a ring. When the pedicel was severed, the fruit dropped into a bag and slid smoothly down to be received by the picker. The improved method greatly improved fruit quality, reduced postharvest losses and extended the fruit shelf life.