Post-harvest storage management of mango fruit

Description

As soon as a high-quality fruit and good yield are achieved, the mango fruit is harvested and the post-harvest-handling venture begins. It is estimated that, from harvest to plate, more than one-third of the fruit yield is lost. The purpose of this chapter is to review existing information and research outcomes in the preservation of fruit quality and reduction of post-harvest damage and loss by adopting suitable technologies and knowledge during post-harvest operation, storage management, transportation and marketing of mango fruit.

Table of contents

1 Introduction: the mango fruit 2 Harvest operations 3 Post-harvest operations: managing mango fruit diseases 4 Post-harvest operations: use of ethylene, 1-MCP, modified and controlled atmospheres, waxes and edible coatings 5 Post-harvest operations: quarantine treatments 6 Preparing fruit for market 7 Conclusions 8 Where to look for further information 9 Abbreviations 10 References