Handbook of Research on Mango Fruit

Handbook of Research on Mango Fruit: Postharvest Science, Production, Nutrition, and Processing Technology is a comprehensive resource on all aspects related to mango, one of the most beloved and economically significant tropical fruits globally. This book provides a thorough exploration of the multifaceted world of mango, covering postharvest science, production practices, nutritional aspects, and cutting-edge processing technologies.

The book first begins with chapters on production that examine mango cultivation practices, varietal diversity of mangos, and sustainable approaches to mango farming. Addressing the continuing demand for mangoes worldwide, the volume continues with an in-depth exploration of postharvest science, delving into the intricate processes that influence the quality, shelf life, and marketability of mango fruit. From harvesting techniques to storage methods, the chapters offer valuable insights into preserving the freshness and nutritional content of mangoes from orchard to consumer.

The volume offers comprehensive coverage of mango, covering:

• Mango cultivation worldwide
• Nutritional benefits of mango
• Mango-based products
• Mango economics and trade
• Agricultural value added in major mango producing countries
• Mango soil management and foliar applications of nutrients
• Propagation and nursery management
• Irrigation management
• Role of macronutrients and micronutrients in mango production and quality
• Using bioregulators to promote growth
• Biotechnological approaches in mango breeding
• Training and pruning in mango and mango small tree system
• Insect-borne diseases of mango
• Mango pollination and pollinators
• Nutritional and physiological disorders of mango
• Postharvest treatments, storage, and ripening
• Preharvest conditions affecting quality and postharvest losses of mango fruit
• Salinity, drought, and severe heat in mango cultivation
• Mango supply chain

This 700+-page handbook will serve as a truly valuable resource for horticulturists, pomologists, plant physiologists, plant pathologists, entomologists, biotechnologists, plant breeders, botanists, taxonomists, soil scientists, food scientists, and economists seeking up-to-date information on mango production challenges and methods.