Pre-harvest bagging modulates fruit traits, phytochemical profiles and disease incidence in mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Mallika.

ABSTRACT: This study evaluates the impact of pre-harvest bagging on yield, quality, shelf life, disease incidence, and economic feasibility in the mango (Mangifera indica L.) cultivar Mallika conducted at the Horticulture Research Center, Pantnagar. The experiment assessed six treatments using various bagging materials (brown paper, white paper, ordinary brown paper, butter paper, newspaper, and control). Pre-harvest bagging significantly enhanced fruit attributes, with organic/UV/water-resistant brown paper yielding the highest fruit weight (630.08 g), pulp weight (530.89 g), and TSS (22.67 °Brix). It also improved ascorbic acid content (41.53 mg/100 g) and total sugars (14.64%). Phytochemical composition analysis revealed a notable increase in carotenoids, flavonoids, and phenolic content with bro

SUBMITTER: Kumari I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12660682 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature