Maturity indices of mango ppt It is the end of development stage of fruits and fruit vegetables when it has developed the ability to ripen normally after harvest; The stage at which external and internal characteristics of May 30, 2023 · Maturity Index Commodity TSS Grape (14-16 degree brix, for Anab-e-shahi, 18-22 degree brix, for Thompson seedless), mandarin 12-14 degree brix, sweet orange-12 degree brix, papaya 11. Maturity is important for ensuring proper ripening and quality. 22 The author added that mango fruit flesh/pulp colour changes from whitish to bright-yellow as it Maturity indices:-The maturity indices should be simple, readily performed in the orchard and involve inexpensive equipment. Finally, it Oct 2, 2023 · Food loss and waste occur throughout the food supply chain and represent food security and environmental, economic, and societal problems. It then provides information on the importance of proper harvest and postharvest handling of several fruits and vegetables. FEATURES USED AS MATURITY INDICES yellow or orange during ripening depending on the mango variety. Post harvest management: Post harvest handling including primary processing, grading, packaging, storage and benefit cost analysis of plantation crops. EXPECTATIONS AT RECEIVING HOW TO USE THIS TOOL MEASURING MANGO MATURITY 2. Many researchers have reported the maturity indices and quality parameters for determination of harvesting time and eating quality. Jun 1, 2021 · However, while training for other fruits, the class labels for training set can be assigned using any maturity index that is valid to estimate harvest maturity for that fruit. Usuteaduslik Ajakiri 1-2010 (60), 82−104. Nov 21, 2019 · Specific maturity indices are provided for many fruits, such as grapes (texture, color, ease of separation), mango (shape, color, acidity, specific gravity), and pineapple (specific gravity, total soluble solids, acidity). 3. Physical indices are simple but subjective and unreliable. 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Peel appearance – presence of bloom (white powdery substance on the peel, Aug 20, 2021 · • Maturity indices are an indication of the readiness of the fruit for harvest • There are several methods of assessing the maturity of mangoes These include: Shape – flat shoulder at stem end; fullness of cheeks Photo 8a) Peel appearance – presence of bloom (white powdery substance on the peel change in peel color from dark to light The document discusses factors that determine the maturity of produce, including physical characteristics like color, texture, size; chemical properties like sugar and starch content; and physiological processes like respiration rate. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 12 The maturity of a mango at harvest is the No. Physiological maturity refers to the stage when fruits are able to ripen normally after harvest, while horticultural maturity is preferred for consumer characteristics. Harvest Maturity Indices The most commonly used guide of orange harvest maturity is peel colour. O. Bio-chemical maturity index Total Soluble Solids 1. Methods for determining maturity include computational indices like calendar dates, visual indices of size/color, physical Keywords: Mangifera indica, maturation, fruit quality, fruit set, maturity index units as maturity indices for different mango varieties in Konkan region of Maharashtra. One or two or three ripe […] Nov 5, 2024 · Maturity indices and harvesting Mango fruits harvested at the correct stage of maturity develop good peel and pulp color and have full flavor and aroma at the ripe stage. 02, and both are used in the maturity grading of mango fruits (Kapsa and Katrodia 1997). 01-1. The proportions of different parts of mangoes (kernel, pulp and peel) were also determined. e. Different commodities require specific maturity indices. Maturity indices are important for deciding when a give commodity should be harvested Oct 16, 2022 · No one method of maturity indices is satisfactory, a combination of the following may be better than relying on one. e. Ripe mango can play important role in balancing human diet by providing and 6. Mango flavor properties depend on the interactions among volatile compounds and with sugars and acids. mango, malic acid is predominant acid in apples, cher ries, plums, tartar ic acid . 4%, sweet orange 0. There are no properly developed maturity indices for the crop and therefore, the present study was conducted to determine maturity indices for harvesting of cabbage to ensure optimum field yield, processed yield and acceptable product quality for local fresh produce and processing markets as well as Jan 1, 2023 · Among the recorded parameters, some had a stronger relationship with maturity, thus deemed worth to be used as maturity indices. Immature fruit that have a light, greenish-yellow skin with scattered pinkish spots do not ripen to full flavor if harvested. 05) affected by maturity stage and the varietal differences. 1. Peak harvesting time is October-November. About 39% of world mango is produced in India. From the 150 volatile compounds isolated from mango, it is probable that only a few are critical to characteristic mango flavor (Malundo et al, 1996). c) White powdery like appearance on skin of mature mango. The single maturity index will not be used for the determination of fruit maturity in a predominant way. (2017) and Jacinta (2013) [40, 19]. FEATURES USED AS MATURITY INDICES Maturity index: The maturity at harvest determines the quality and post- harvest shelf-life of the fresh fruits. The number of days from flowering and fruit set to harvest is a good nondestructive maturity index for mangoes. Fresh fruit and vegetables contribute to over 40% of A number of alternative mango maturity indices have been studied. eg grape, Sindhu variety of mango (Gustafson 1942). Mango skin color will transition from green to yellow as the mango ripens. Fruits generally require 95 to 115 days to mature after flowering. The study of maturity indices helps to harvest the crop at right time. Stage of development when plant parts possess the necessary characteristics preferred by consumers. While harvesting,each panicle is carefully searched for the fruits in the correct stage of ripeness for picking. Factors like temperature, soil, planting material size, and spacing can affect maturity. Jun 3, 2020 · Method of Determining Maturity of Mango in Tree • Eating quality and postharvest shelf life of ripe mango depends on its maturity at harvest • Change of peel color and total soluble solids (TSS) are indicative parameters to measure maturity of mango. Tomatoes progress from completely green in the first stage of maturity to more than 90% of the tomato surface being red in the sixth and final stage of maturity. Maturity at harvest is the most important factor that determines storage-life and final fruit quality Immature fruits are more subjected to shrivelling and mechanical damage, and are of inferior flavour, quality when ripe Over ripe fruits are likely to become soft with insipid flavour soon after harvest Fruits picked either too early or too late in their season are more susceptible to post Water has a specific gravity of 1. Fruit shape may be used in some instances to decide maturity. Horticultural maturity stage of tomato if harvested for long distance transportation would be the “turning stage of skin from green to red”, while the optimum stage of harvesting of the same crop for home use or local markets would be “when the fruits have attained full red colour”. Continued…. MATURITY . 02 for Alphonso & less than 1. Harvest maturity is dictated by the intended use and the The quality and the postharvest standard of the mango fruit depends on the time and stage of maturity at harvest. The following image shows a mature mango with green skin as an example of how skin color can be a misleading indicator of mango maturity. ) is very nutritious and rich in carotenes. 1 Maturity index for fruits and vegetables. Jul 2, 2023 · A good strategy is to take into account several indices when making harvest and storage decisions, especially under the unusual weather conditions of this growing season. The physical and chemical changes that the mango fruit undergoes during its growth have been used to identify the optimal harvesting date for immediate consumption or preservation. Highest productivity in the world- Venezuela. Oct 1, 2020 · Unfortunately, this is a destructive index, but its application for determining the appropriate stage of mango fruit harvest maturity has been found to be more reliable and consistent than the application of skin colour change in the same context. Biochemical harvest maturity indices are the most reliable, and standard NIR spectroscopy-based non-destructive estimation methods are the best. differentiate physiological from horticultural maturity; and 6. In general, in mango 0. In this study the age of fruit was calculated, based on the time of flowering. 5% NaCl) has a specific gravity of 1. Bal (eds) Nov 4, 2013 · Maturity Signs of Mango: 1. mangoes harvested at an immature stage can be induced to ripen but the quality of the ripe fruit and particularly the flavor is inferior. The major constituents recorded in avocado were mesocarp OC, mesocarp DM content, MC, and Mango as a climacteric fruit is frequently harvested when less than fully ripe. -A. 1 factor that determines how the fruit tastes when con-sumers get it home. Initially, the dark green color gradually decreases in intensity and the color becomes lighter in many fruits. India ranks first among world’s mango producing countries accounting for about 46 per cent of the global area and 40 per cent of the global production. , 2007, Paull and Duarte, 2011), non-destructive methods have been development. Practical Manual. India produces about 50% of the total world’s mango. d) Change in fruit shape (fullness of the cheeks) Lecture 2: MATURITY INDICES, HARVESTING AND POST HARVEST . Sugars and acids enhance human perception of specific flavor notes in mango, including A. In; Po st har ves t Hand lin g of Fruit s and Vegetab le s. Apr 25, 2020 · 2. Types of indices i) Visual indices a) Size and shape: Maturity of fruits can be assessed by their final shape and size at the time of harvest. ) fruits var. The results show that maturity indices of mango fruits vary across varieties and that harvest maturity has an effect on the shelf life, nutritional quality and physical properties of the fresh fruits and processed products. Judging Maturity Sep 15, 2022 · The high postharvest losses (40 – 50%) reported in the mango value chain are partly attributed to lack of reliable maturity indices. 5. Irtwange, 2006 considered the parameters such as chronological age (elapsed days from bloom to harvest), size, shape, surface This document discusses maturity indices for harvesting fruits and vegetables. The morphological parameters included caliber index, sphericity index and shape coefficient of each mango sample were evaluated. 6% (0. Fruit are considered mature if they have a yellow-orange colour on 25% or more of the fruit surface. pulp contents of the mango are used to judge the maturity indices and harvesting stages on mango. 02. Maturity can be Aug 1, 2017 · Due to the subjective aspects of physical maturity indices (shape, size, lenticels, shoulder growth, pit around pedicel), the inconsistency of specific gravity for some mango varieties (Tandon and Kalra, 1983), and the destructive nature of chemical parameters (Subedi et al. D. HORT 111 Fundamentals of Horticulture; HORT 111 उद्यानिकी के मूलभूत सिद्धांत maturity or ripeness. maturity index for mango. Internal fruit quality signs of harvest maturity include soluble solids (SS) content (sugars) and acidity of the juice. Physical maturity index Colour of the peel and pulp Specific gravity of fruit Size of fruit and other sensory analysis Density of the fruit, etc. S. Research Scholar, Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, ASPEE College of Horticulture, Gujarat, India Determination of suitable maturity index of mango (Mangifera indica L. 6% Ease of separation from plant Musk e) Harvest maturity should have adequate shelf life. The juice should have a SS of Overall, in both varieties, Makueni fruits attained comparable maturity indices to Embu fruits at an earlier stage/date. Physiological maturity and horticultural maturity. It may be defined in terms of Physiological maturity and horticultural maturity, it is a stage, which will allow fruits / vegetables at its peak condition when it reaches to the consumers and develop acceptable flavour or appearance and having adequate shelf life. Maturity indices of different fruit crops S. The maturity has been divided into two categories i. • Physiological maturity can be judged by a combination of factors, including internal color change, firmness, SSC (degrees Brix percentage) and fruit shape. Dec 2, 2022 · Maturity Indices Of Fruits And Vegetables: What Is Maturity In Fruits And Vegetables ? It is the stage of fully development of tissue of fruit and vegetables only after which it will ripen normally. The results revealed the significant effect of production location on the maturity indices of mango fruits. Maturity indices for mango include: • number of days after full bloom, • flesh color, • fruit shape (the “fullness” of the cheeks or shoulders), • fruit size, • skin color, • soluble solids content, • specific gravity (the ratio of the mango density to the Maturity indices provide observable signs that a crop is ready for harvest in terms of size, color, weight, texture, and shape. 1. 8 Corresponding Author: AH Baraiya Ph. The choice of harvest maturity indices will differ and must be based on species and economics. Post-harvest physiologists distinguish three stages in the life span of fruits and vegetables: maturation, ripening, and senescence. MEASURING MANGO MATURITY & RIPENESS † Internal fl esh color, which develops near the seed and will the maturity index quantity and the quality and storage life of the commodity has been determined, an index value can be assigned. (Hamdard et al. Maturity and ripening are not related to red color and only somewhat related to green-yellow transition. Introduction Mango is touted as “the next big crop in Ghana with the potential to replace ” How to cite this paper: Abu, M. , 2007, Paull and Duarte, 2011), non-destructive methods have been Aug 1, 2019 · Harvest the fruits using harvesting aids Depending up on the variety, season and place of cultivation, it takes 100 – 120 days Maturity index of mango fruit is decided based on purpose for which it is used Raw green mangoes for pickle and amchur are harvested at ¾ of the maturity For domestic markets completely matured fruits but still green development. No Fruits Maturity Indices 1. The mango harvest maturity indices can be physical, computational, physiological, and biochemical attributes. 5 to 1. color) and objective (e. 83% forKew) TSS:Acid Ratio The Acid :TSS blend brings better taste of pineapple and it is said to be the most reliable indication if maturity. During the process of maturation the fruit receives a regular supply of food material from the plant. Maturity indices of fruits and vegetables. Theorchard selected for the trials was located in northern part of Bali, Indonesia Apr 9, 2021 · 14. Physiological maturity: (Ex: Fully opened stage) It refers to the stage in the maturity index quantity and the quality and storage life of the commodity has been determined, an index value can be assigned. Initially, the fruit is a glossy bluish dark green. Red blush develops on the fruit shoulders. for the minimal acceptable maturity. In India, mango is cultivated in an In mango, there is a heavy drop of hermaphrodite flowers and young fruits amounting to 99% or more. The maximum drop of fruits in ‘Langra’ and ‘Dashehari’ takes place in the first three vegetable grown for fresh and processed markets. Types of indices and their components i) Visual a) Size and shape: Maturity of fruits can be assessed by their final shape and size at the time of harvest. For example, the fullness of cheeks adjacent to pedicel may be used as a guide to maturity of mango Banana : angular shape changes to round Harvest and Post harvest management Maturity indices and harvest: Maturity indices, harvesting methods, harvesting seasons and mechanized harvesting in plantation crops. Tomato harvest begins in the second stage when there is a break of color from green to tannish-yellow covering less than 10% of the tomato surface. Mango a) Tapka stage b) Specific gravity (1. , Olympio, N. Raised from seed and vegetatively propagated Propagation from seed though easy and cheap but unable to perpetuate characters of the parent tree because most commercial varieties in India are cross pollinated and mono embryonic plants which take more time to bear fruits. S and hu and J. (2021) Determination of Harvest Maturity Feb 14, 2023 · 15. Jan 2, 2015 · 3. There are several types of maturity, including physiological maturity which marks the beginning of aging, and commercial maturity based on market demands. It explains that produce must be harvested at the proper stage of maturity to maintain quality during storage and ensure proper ripening. 5 degree brix, ) pineapple 12-14 degree brix Acidity Citrus (Mandarin-0. non-destructive criteria for fixing maturity index values for mango fruits. This isoften necessary to obtain optimal eating quality at the time of consumption where marketsare a considerable distance from the place of harvest. 3%), mango & pineapple (0. Peel colour: The change in color of many fruits is a valuable guide to maturity. papaya, jackfruit † Red skin is not an indicator of maturity, quality or ripeness and should not be used to evaluate mangos at receiving. It is the stage of fully development of tissue of fruit and vegetables only after which it will ripen normally. Changes of external appearances of matured mango fruits vary from variety to variety. Time of harvesting The recommended • Mature mango flesh will be at least light yellow, not green or white Skin Color • Indicators differ by variety • Some varieties may shift from dark green to light green at maturity • Red blush is NOT related to maturity, ripeness or quality Mature Mango Fruit Shape • Cheeks should be full Mango Var. • A maturity index was defined based on TSS and colour values. Physiological maturity Physiological maturity applies only to fruits and fruit vegetables. The optimum methods to measure harvest indices are objective, quantitative, non-destructive, and easy to use. It includes diagrams showing different maturity levels like immature versus mature, and categories for banana sizes like fancy, choice, and jumbo based on diameter measurements. Maturity indices (Climacteric fruits) Mango one or two ripe fruits fall from the plant naturally (tapka stage) Guava green firm fruit Time required from flowering to maturity :- 130 – 150 days Papaya Fruits take 145-165 days to attain edible ripe stage light green with ting of yellow at apical end Banana top leaves start drying, days from flower emergence, disappearance of angles Jan 22, 2020 · Maturity indices. Harvesting of crops at proper maturity is the most important aspect in maintaining the quality of the produce for getting optimum market value. Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of using maturity indices to harvest fruits and vegetables at their optimal commercial maturity. By the last stage of maturity the pineapple is an orange-yellow color. Keywords: Mango; Mangifera indica; Maturity; index; Darfur. g. It defines maturity as the stage at which a crop has completed natural growth and development and is ready to be harvested. Mar 12, 2019 · 6. 00, and common salt solution (2. • Change in skin color from dark-green to light-green to yellow (in some cultivars). A. picking and Fruit accumulation procedures Once the decision to harvest mangos has been made based on maturity index interpretation, harvest crews should follow recommended picking and field accumulation procedures. For example, Lamb Hass fruits are ready to be eaten firmer than Hass ( Dixon et al. for grapes o Brix and total acidity are used as maturity indices [32]. Determination of harvesting period. † It is very typical to fi nd mangos of differing maturity and ripeness in the same load and in the same box. Horticultural maturity/Commercial maturity. 2004) [6]. It must include a measurement rather than an evaluation, which would consistently relate to quality and post-harvest life of mango. Põder, T. Notably, computational techniques are replacing labor-intensive manual methods for assessing the positive trend as a maturity index. Current USDA standards reveal that a mango is considered “mature” when it shows enough development to ripen correctly after harvest and postharvest handling, however, this ambiguous The king of fruits “Mango” (Mangifera indica L. Uku Masing, religioonid ja kristlik teoloogia: Religioonide teoloogia - kultuuride dialoog. 01 and 1. Both subjective (e. TSS/acid ratio 12:1 to 14:1 Kiwi fruit TSS – 6. enumerate the different harvesting Horticultural Maturity Indices . Building of shoulders and a slight depression near the stalk end indicates the maturity of fruit. The satisfactory indices already suggested are few and the search for satisfactory and Aug 1, 2017 · Due to the subjective aspects of physical maturity indices (shape, size, lenticels, shoulder growth, pit around pedicel), the inconsistency of specific gravity for some mango varieties (Tandon and Kalra, 1983), and the destructive nature of chemical parameters (Subedi et al. 0 for dashehari). As each fruit has its own set of valid maturity indices e. Most of the For details on how to determine mango fruit maturity and ripeness, see Determining Mango Fruit Maturity in the Appendix. Jan 1, 2017 · Maturity indices are important for deciding when a fr uit or vege-table should be harvested. Determination of exact maturity indices of mango almost difficult due to the “biological variability” between M . Acta Hort. A single mango can provide up to 40 percent of the daily dietary fibre needs - a May 17, 2023 · This document provides information on the production technology of mangoes. The size, weight, and brix of pineapple increase as they mature, while the firmness decreases. Sonpari Jun 14, 2022 · These maturity indices differ among avocado varieties where some kinds ripen before the others. Maturity indices can be grouped into the following categories as given by Ramjan et al. Harvestng is continued at intervals of 30-40 days and completed in 5-6 months. 509:297-300. 9 Maturity index: The maturity at harvest determines the quality and post- harvest shelf-life of the fresh fruits. Jul 19, 2022 · The document outlines limitations of maturity indices and provides examples of indices used for specific fruits like mango. Depends on the intended use e. Specifically, it outlines maturity indicators and best practices for harvest of avocado, banana, breadfruit, citrus, cauliflower, and lettuce. Red color on the skin of some cultivars is not a dependable maturity index • Change in flesh color from greenish-yellow to yellow to orange. Maturity can be determined through visual Nov 10, 2019 · The TA, is expressed as percentile citric acid and the value obtained for properly matured pineapple is 0. 5%, Firmness = 14 lbs TSS: total acid ratio of 30-40, bright red in colour Lemon 30% or more juice by volume Grapes (table) Kinnow Maturity, Maturity Indices and Ripening Process Mango 85 Plums changes in shape (increase fullness of cheeks or bulge of shoulder), flesh colour yellow to yellowish This document discusses maturity, maturity indices, and methods for determining maturity in crops. Commercial and physiological maturity needs to be related for every crop in order to have their long storage life and quality. Harvest maturity indices can be fresh produce’s physical, chemical, physiological, or chronological attributes. enumerate the various postharvest procedures; 2. determine the maturity indices of common fruits and vegetables; 4. MAJOR SPICES: CARDAMOM (Elettaria cardamomom Maton)- Zingiberacea Cardamom yields from the third year onwards,but good yields are expected from the fifth year. Judging Maturity Feb 29, 2024 · Recent advancements in signal processing and computational power have revolutionized computer vision applications in diverse industries such as agriculture, food processing, biomedical, and the military. Maturity indices are objective standards dealing with the maturity of the crop. The principles dictating at which stage of maturity a fruit or vegetable should be harvested are crucial to its subsequent storage and marketable life and quality. Skin color is the major criterion used to judge maturity. The known maturity indices of fruit were characterized by a gradually increasing or decreasing trend (Magwaza & Tesfay, 2015). The physicochemical properties of mango pulps were analyzed for their moisture, pH, and acidity and reducing sugar. 4. The Indian mango is the special product that substantiates the high standards of quality and bountiful of nutrients packed in it. This is important as none of the individual maturity indices can alone explain the true maturity status of an apple. Maturity is important for ensuring quality and shelf life of crops. 1% or less hermaphrodite flowers develop fruits to maturity. May 17, 2016 · 2. HANDLING OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES . To test the index over several years and in several growing locations to ensure that it consistently reflects the quality of the har-vested product. Banganapalli, Maturity indices, physical properties Huda, 2003 and Robinson and Saúco, 2010 described that the banana fruits having the stage of three quarters round was considered as the commercial maturity. There are several methods of assessing the maturity of mangoes. 02; it indicates that fruits are ready for harvesting[5]. 2 Leaves decline 28 19 72 2. 5-0. MATURITY It is the stage of fully development of tissue of fruit and vegetables only after which it will ripen normallyDuring the process of maturation the fruit receives a regular supply of food material from the plantWhen mature, the abscission or corky layer which forms at the stem end stops this inflowAfterwards, the fruit depend on its own The terms immaturity, optimum maturity and over maturity relates to these requirements, and it has little relation with physiological maturity. These developments are propelling efforts to automate processes and enhance efficiency. Harvest occurs during the third stage. and Darko, J. There are five stages of maturity for pineapples. MANGO Indian mangoes come in various shapes, sizes and colours with a wide variety of flavour, aroma and taste. MATURITY INDICES Maturity is the stage at which the commodity has reached a maximum growth and development. , 2. With exporting being the target of avocado cultivation, specific maturity index levels are required by the external markets focusing on the dry matter and Download Maturity and Maturity Indices PPT. I. Dec 5, 2019 · in fruits like mango, ber, banana and papaya. These include: Shape – flat shoulder at stem end; fullness of cheeks (Photo 8a). 0-1. 2. The maturity indices are measurements that can be used to determine whether the commodity is mature. define maturity index; 3. 77-0. INTRODUCTION Mar 2, 2016 · This document discusses maturity indices and assessments for measuring the maturity of produce. For example, the fullness of cheeks adjacent to pedicel may be used as a guide to maturity of mango and some stone fruits Jul 13, 2024 · 11. , the specific gravity of mango range between 1. Nov 6, 2020 · India has the richest collection of mango cultivars that is believed to have originated in South East Asia. There is need for additional studies to establish reliable maturity indices for other commercial varieties produced under Jan 22, 2020 · Maturity indices. It discusses the origin, vegetative structure, flowering, adaptation, propagation, planting, nutrition, irrigation, plant protection measures, physiological disorders, maturity indices, harvesting and yield, and uses of mangoes in food. 8 Flowering ends 11 17 66 5. DM is used as maturity index in this Dec 31, 2018 · PDF | On Dec 31, 2018, Tanmoy Sarkar and others published Maturity Indices of Tropical and Sub-tropical Fruit Crops | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate Grape(cuticle formation), banana, mango, sapota, litchi, tomatoes, netting on some melons, glossy ness of some fruits (development of wax) 8 Specific gravity (Sinker/floater) Apr 28, 2021 · In mango flower bud differentiation in oct-dec (but in Desheheri May-June and Sep-Oct) Mango malformation was first observed in 1891 in Bihar; The mango variety Mulgoa is mono-embryonic in India and poly embryonic in Florida. Maturity indices and harvesting of fruit crops. Colour of fruit changes from dark green to pale green. discuss the importance of maturity indices in postharvest handling; 5. Mar 6, 2016 · Maturity Indices • Change in fruit shape (fullness of the cheeks). The document discusses the parts harvested from various crops such as sunflower, rice, broccoli, and others. Moisture content was significantly (p≤0. total soluble solids) indices should be considered to ensure fruits are Dec 8, 2017 · Maturity indices are important for deciding when a given commodity should be harvested to provide some marketing flexibility and to ensure the attainment of acceptable eating quality to the consumer. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to: 1. Maturity indices are an indication of the readiness of the fruit for harvest. Figure Dec 9, 2023 · Maturity indices that are efficient, effective and accurate will have to be applied to make sure that the quality is high in all the levels including the value chain. The minimum harvest stage for high quality fruit is when the skin has distinct irregular, -red pink spots over the whole surface. MATURITY It is the stage of full development of a tissue or plant organ may be a flower, fruit or a vegetable. (Added examples of flower maturity stages) Horticultural maturity: (Ex: Tight bud stage) It is a developmental stage of the plant organ on a plant, which will result in a satisfactory product after harvest. The specific gravity of most of the mango fruits reaches between 1. Sonpari Maturity indices provide guidelines for determining the optimal time to harvest fruits and vegetables. Keywords Harvest Maturity, Mango Fruit, Non-Destructive, Criteria 1. Interactions of maturity indices indicated that the optimum date for harvesting 'Kitchiner', 'Alphonse' and 'Dibsha' were 15 and 16, 16 and 17 weeks after flowering, respectively. (2010). Mango seeds (stones) loose their viability in a short period of time it is only 4 to 5 weeks after extraction from fruits . rajipgw ufqlyk uschvjs kfspyu uga aqoj xlblx dln vlxyq iielno