Exogenous Putrescine Application Modulates Yield and Quality Attributes of Mango (Mangifera indica)
摘要
The current study assessed the impact of preharvest putrescine application on the yield and quality attributes of mango fruit. Aqueous solutions (1, 2, 3, 4 mM) of putrescine were sprayed on fully grown trees of mango cv. ‘Dashehari’ at 14 and 7 days before harvest. Results of the study revealed that in comparison to control, plants sprayed with 3 mM putrescine 14 days before harvest recorded the maximum fruit weight (183.71 g), fruit length (9.65 cm), fruit breadth (5.51 cm), and fruit yield (93.48 kg/tree). Also, the maximum firmness (80.54 N), acidity (1.80%), antioxidant activity (90.51%), along with minimum total soluble solids (11.16°Brix), reducing sugars (1.40%), total sugars (7.50%), β‑carotene content (1.50 mg/100 g), L* (26.77), a* (−9.60) and b* value (16.73) were achieved with 3 mM putrescine (14 days before harvest). The study suggested that applying 3 mM putrescine (14 days before harvest) effectively enhanced mango yield and quality traits and underscores the potential as a promising agricultural bioregulator for improving mango fruit quality.