Development changes during growth and maturation of "pico" mango.

Date

5-1984

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Major Course

Major in Horticulture

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Doroteo B. Mendoza, Jr.

Abstract

Physical as well as chemical changes that occur during growth and maturation of 'Pico' mango fruits were determined. Analysis was done from 30 days after fruit set to 81 days after or 120 days after flower induction. A continuous increase in length, width, breadth, weight and volume was observed. Significant increases however, were only up to 65 days after fruit set. Chemical analysis showed that total soluble solids significantly increased up to maturity. Titratable acids was found to increase up to the 44th day then gradually decreased up to the last sampling date. A surge in the starch content was observed starting from 65 days after fruit set onwards. Fruits harvested more mature showed faster rate of color change from green to yellow. Sixty-five days after fruit set or 95 days after flower induction was associated with maturity and consequently acceptable quality upon ripening, thus making it the minimum picking age. Economic consideration, however suggested the optimum picking age at 72 days from fruit set or 112 days after flower induction.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

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Document Type

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