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Understanding post-harvest deterioration of mangoes

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Post-harvest deterioration in the quality of mangoes is determined in large measure by pre-harvest factors ranging from the cultivar grown to orchard management and harvest practices. This chapter ...
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Post-harvest deterioration in the quality of mangoes is determined in large measure by pre-harvest factors ranging from the cultivar grown to orchard management and harvest practices. This chapter describes the changes related to ripening in mangoes and the pre-harvest, in-harvest and post-harvest practices which can lead to deterioration or damage. The chapter also addresses measures that can be taken to modify mangoes to reduce the risk of deterioration and damage, including fruit thinning and individual fruit bagging or nets. The chapter discusses viable and cost-effective solutions to mango damage and deterioration and looks ahead to future trends in this area.
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Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date: 09 February 2018
ISBN: 9781838794545
Format: eBook
BISACs:

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Tropical Agriculture, Tropical agriculture, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Horticulture, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable agriculture, Agronomy and crop production, Commercial horticulture

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1 Introduction 2 Ripening-related changes 3 Pre-harvest handling, environment and deterioration 4 In-harvest handling, environment and deterioration 5 Post-harvest handling, environment and deterioration 6 Mango modification 7 Future trends and conclusion 8 References