Effect of post harvest treatments on physical, physiological and shelf life of mango (Mangifera indica L.) CV. Amrapali

Abstract

Mango is considered as national fruit of India. Because of its excellent flavor, delicious taste, delicate fragrance and attractive color, it is known as ‘King of fruits’. An investigation entitled the “Effect of containers and covering materials on quality and shelf life of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Amrapali” was conducted at P.G. Laboratory, Department of Horticulture, B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during the month of June 2012. The research was carried out in Completely Randomized Design with four replications, having thirteen treatments. In experiment, the graded fruits of mango were packaged in various packaging containers (Bamboo basket, CFB box and Plastic crates, with or without covering material) and stored at ambient condition. On the basis of the above findings, it can be concluded that fruits packed in CFB box with newspaper covering proved to be effectively reduced the physiological loss in weight as well as spoilage loss and thereby maintain good balance between vitamin C and sugar content of fruits during storage and improved TSS, acidity, fruit firmness and ripening while decrease spoilage loss as compared to control and also extending the shelf life of mango fruits.