Biochemical changes in mango fruit varieties at different stages of growth and development under south Gujarat conditions.
Padhiar B. V., Saravaiya S. N., Koladiya P. B., Bhatt S. T., Patel J. C.
Author Affiliation: Department of Fruit Science, ASPEE College of Horticulture and Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat, India.
Asian Journal of Horticulture 6 : 449-454
Abstract : The experiment entitled Biochemical characters of some mango (Mangifera indica L.) cultivars and hybrids at different stages of growth and development under south Gujarat conditions was conducted at the Department of Fruit Science, ASPEE College of Horticulture and Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari (Gujarat). In this experiment six cultivars of mango viz., Alphonso, Dashehari, Kesar, Neelum, Rajapuri and Totapuri as well as three hybrids viz., Amrapalli, Mallika and Neelphonso were tested for their chemical properties. The experiment was laid out in completely randomized design (CRD) with nine treatments and three repetitions. Regarding chemical parameters, the maximum total soluble solids (TSS %) was recorded in Kesar at marble, mature and ripe stages and in Alphonso at pre-mature stage. The maximum total sugar (%) and reducing sugar (%) were recorded in Alphonso. The non reducing sugar (%) was observed maximum in Alphonso. Titrable acidity (%) was found minimum in Totapuri at marble, pre-mature and mature stages and in Alphonso at ripe stage. TSS: Acidity ratio was maximum in Totapuri at marble, pre-mature and mature stages and in Alphonso at ripe stage.