Abstract:
This is the first study to be carried out which describes changes in biochemical profile
of both pre- and post-climacteric Sri Lankan mango fruits. Chemometric analysis revealed
that spatial distribution of biochemical compounds between peel and pulp was the major
discriminatory factor during maturation; whereas fully mature mango fruit contained the
highest concentration of starch and lowest concentration of acids. Since these combined
variables also responsible for the final quality of ripe fruit, they could be used as important
parameters of horticultural maturity to inform growers to harvest Sri Lankan mango fruit at
the optimum stage. Cont/d.
