Evaluation of newly developed mango (Mangifera indica) hybrids for their storage behaviour and peel colour

Abstract

Time required for ripening, post ripening life, cumulative physiological loss in weight during storage, peel colour and sensory quality of newly developed 12 mango (Mangifera indica L.) hybrids were compared with the important mango hybrids ‘Pusa Arunima’ and ‘Amrapali’. Among hybrids, ‘Pusa Arunima’ and ‘H 3-2’ took longer time for ripening (6.2 and 6.4 days, respectively) while hybrids ‘H 4-12’ and ‘H 2-14’ ripened faster (3.8 and 4.0 days, respectively). Total post-harvest life was maximum in hybrid ‘H 3-2’ (9.8 days), followed by ‘Pusa Arunima’ (9.4 days). Mango hybrids, namely ‘H 1-11’, ‘H 2-13’ and ‘H 13-7’ showed more than 10% cumulative physiological loss in weight on day 6 of storage. However, in ‘H 3-2’ and check variety ‘Pusa Arunima’ the cumulative physiological loss in weight was less than 11% even up to day 9 of storage. Other hybrids like ‘H 1-1’, ‘H 1-6’, ‘H 4-12’, ‘H 11-2’, ‘H 2-6’ and ‘H 1-5’ had more than 10% cumulative physiological loss in weight on day 7 of storage. The spoilage was also less in hybrids ‘H 3-2’, ‘H 2-13’, ‘H 1-1’ and ‘Pusa Arunima’. Hybrids ‘H 1-1’, ‘H 1-6’, ‘H 4-12’ and ‘H 11-2’ excelled over ‘Pusa Arunima’ in terms of redness of peel of ripe fruits. With regard to sensory quality, hybrid ‘H 1-6’ and ‘H 1-1’ scored better in overall acceptability as compared to other hybrids, ‘Pusa Arunima’ and ‘Amrapali’.