EFFECT OF POST HARVEST TREATMENTS ON BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES OF MANGO CV. KESAR FRUIT DURING STORAGE

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 quality of fruits also improved by different growth regulator treatments.  The fruits treated with Ethrel increases TSS, reducing sugar, total sugar at initial stage of storage, while GA₃ increased TSS, reducing sugar and total sugar. It is concluded that for enhancing ripening and quality for early marketability, the treatment of Ethrel 500 ppm is most beneficial. However, GA₃ 250 ppm is better for increasing shelf life, quality and marketability of fruits as post-harvest treatments before storage.

Key words: Mango, Post-harvest, Ethrel, GA₃, TSS, Total sugar, Reducing sugar.

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