Effect of post harvest treatments on physiological characters of mango cv. KESAR during storage.
Sachin Patil, Shinde Ganesh, Varu D. K., Viradia R. R.
Author Affiliation: Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh (Junagadh), India.
Asian Journal of Horticulture 4 : 141-144
Abstract : A study was carried out to evaluate the role of post harvest treatments on ripening, quality and shelf life of mango (cv. KESAR) fruit during storage. The post harvest treatment with Ethrel enhanced ripening and gave early marketable fruits. Ethrel 1000 ppm gave maximum ripened fruits at 6th days of storage. Similarly, Ethrel 750 and 500 ppm also gave highest ripen fruits at 9th and 12th days of storage and recorded higher organoleptic score. GA3 250 ppm reduced physiological loss in weight, delayed fruit ripening, increased shelf life of fruits, reduced spoilage, retained fruit firmness and gave maximum organoleptic score like colour, taste and overall acceptability during storage. The quality of fruits also improved by different growth regulator treatments.