Comparative Analysis of Ripening Behaviour in Mangoes Induced by Different Ethephon-Based Treatments
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Ethephon, an ethylene-releasing compound, modulates the ripening process in fruits. This study aimed to analyse and compare the ripening behaviour in mangoes induced by different ethephon treatments, considering factors such as colour changes, physiological loss in mass (MPL), total soluble solids (TSS), and ethylene gas release. The experimental design involved the controlled application of three different ethephon-based treatments, which consisted of control (natural ripening), ethephon dip treatment, and ethephon powder treatment at 1000 ppm on separate sets of mangoes, and the ripening process of mangoes was monitored over six days. The results indicated that mango fruits dipped in ethephon solution exhibited a rapid ripening, while those treated with ethephon powder ripened more slowly. Natural ripening mangoes experience the slowest ripening process among the treatments. Observable changes included a slight shift of colour from green to yellowish-red. Mangoes treated with ethephon solution showed the highest MPL and TSS compared to other treatments. Ethylene gas measurements confirmed that ethephon treatments effectively stimulated ethylene production, with the dipping treatment demonstrating the most significant effect. These findings emphasise the potential of ethephon as a valuable asset for promoting consistent ripening in mangoes and improving fruit quality.
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