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- Title
Assessment of ripening sachets for postharvest quality enhancement in Dashehari mango (Mangifera indica L.).
- Authors
Beer, Karma; Verma, Anil Kumar; Ravi, S. C.; Gupta, Alok Kumar; Dayal, Vishambhar; Singh, Akath
- Abstract
Understanding the essential role of ethylene release in the long-distance transportation of climacteric fruits, like mangoes, is crucial. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between ethylene release and the postharvest ripening of mangoes. The research employed innovative ripening sachets to control the ripening process, specifically focusing on extending shelflife and enhancing quality. Dashehari mangoes exposed to ripening sachets releasing 100 ppm of ethylene exhibited improved quality attributes. The 6th day post-treatment recorded the highest total soluble solids (TSS) at 17.37 °B and the lowest acidity at 0.23%. Ascorbic acid content and firmness were measured at 22.50 mg 100 gm-1 and 2.63 kg cm-2, respectively. Polygalacturonase activity in mango pulp (11.80,08.56 U mL-1 min-1) and peel (34.00, 20.30 U mL-1 min-1) peaked on the 4th and 6th day, respectively. The peel colour L* value increased from 2nd to 6th day after treatment, whereas the a* and b* values increased from 2nd to 4th day and the a* and b* values gradually decreased on 6th day in all the treatments except T4. The study suggests that ripening sachets have the potential to effectively regulate mango ripening and preserve fruit quality for an extended period.
- Subjects
MANGO; VITAMIN C; PRESERVATION of fruit; FRUIT quality; FRUIT ripening; POLYGALACTURONASE
- Publication
Journal of Applied Horticulture, 2023, Vol 25, Issue 3, p269
- ISSN
0972-1045
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.37855/jah.2023.v25i03.48