Effect of post-harvest application of calcium salts and GA3 on storage life of mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Langra.
Ashish Ranjan, Ray R. N., Prasad K. K.
Author Affiliation: Department of Horticulture, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi - 834 006, India.
Journal of Applied Biology 15 : 69-73
Abstract : The postharvest application of calcium salts and GA3 reduced physiological weight loss and spoilage of Langra mango fruits during storage. The highest reduction of weight loss and spoilage was observed with Ca (NO3)2 at 1%. Gradual reduction in specific gravity of Langra mango was obtained during storage although the effect of treatments was marginal. Fruits treated with 200 ppm GA3 and 1.0% Ca(NO3)2 exhibited maximum marketability and delayed ripening of fruits.