ISHS Acta Horticulturae 231: II International Symposium on Mango
SESSION—VIII - POST-HARVEST TECHNOLOGY |
| Authors: | Dr. G.R. Chaplin, Dr. Shantha Krishnamurthy |
| Abstract:
In this session, there were 19 papers for oral presentation and 6 papers were presented as posters. The topics covered included regulation of ripening, extending the shelf-life, control of post-harvest rots, processing qualities of hybrid mangoes and local cultivars, containers for processed products and causal organisms of spoilage. In the Keynote Address, Dr. Chaplin emphasized that increased research on the development, nature and control of post-harvest physiological disorders is urgently needed to expand the international marketing prospects of mango. Background research on chilling injury, a disorder which limits the successful storage of mangoes at low temperature and manipulation of storage atmosphere is essential. All methods proposed for storage of mangoes should consider the eating qualities and external appearance of the fruit. Development of integrated post-harvest technologies including harvesting at proper maturity, grading, pre-treatments, packing and storing under suitable conditions should be worked out to meet the marketing requirements of important cultivars. Detailed studies for understanding the mechanism of ripening, ethylene metabolism, and the effect of auxins and growth regulators are essential to provide a sound basis for storage. Combination of suitable treatments like skin coatings, heat treatment, fungicides/antibiotics, prepacking with wrappers which maintains fruit quality and minimize post-harvest rot have to be developed. Studies to determine the suitability of mango cultivars and hybrids for processed products should be intensified. Studies on the design and composition of packages, for example, corrugated cardboard cartons suitable for mango transport in local and export markets should be intensified, and the economic and ecological implications should also be considered. Studies on the utilization of waste products, for example, mango seed and peel should be expanded. Research is needed to develop effective and acceptable disinfestation treatments for mango, for example, for fruit fly and seed weevil control, to enhance the prospects of international marketing of the fruit. In view of the anticipated increase in world production of mango, methods of expanding existing markets and developing new markets are essential. | |
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