ISHS Acta Horticulturae 291: III International Mango Symposium
POST HARVEST TREATMENTS OF RIPENING CHANGES AND QUALITY OF MANGO FRUITS CVS 'KESAR' AND 'AMRAPALI' |
| Authors: | D.B. Singh, B.S. Chundawat |
| Abstract:
Mango fruits of cvs 'Kesar' and 'Amrapali' were subjected to various post-harvest dip treatments and ripening conditions, and their ripening behaviour and final quality estimates were made. It was found that ripening of fruits at controlled temperature (22–25°C) significantly reduced the physiological loss in weight, (PLW) and damage in fruits and increased the time required for ripening. Quality of ripe fruits in terms of higher level of total soluble solids (TSS), Vitamin-C and total sugars and lower level of acidity was also highest in this treatment. This was followed by GA 150 ppm + Bavistin 1000 ppm. Both these treatments slowed down the process of ripening by retarding pre-climacteric activities of catalase, peroxidase and PME enzymes and rate of respiration and ethylene production and postponed their peaks of activities compared to control. | |
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