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Changes of Quality Attributes during Storage at Different Temperatures in ‘Irwin’ Mango Fruits Harvested at Three Maturity Stages
Yeon Jin Jang123
,
Seong Cheol Kim2
,
Mockhee Lee2
,
Misun Kim2
,
Ha Rim Hong2
,
Su Jin Kim2
,
Sun Woo Chung4
,
Kwan Jeong Song3*
1Postharvest Technology Division, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Korea
2Research Institute of Climate Change and Agriculture, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration, Jeju 63240, Korea
3Research Institute for Subtropical Agriculture & Biotechnology, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea
4Department of Horticulture Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
*Corresponding Author
28 February 2026. pp. 64-79
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Abstract

In temperate regions, greenhouse cultivation of mango (Mangifera indica L.) is expanding due to rising temperatures and improved horticultural techniques. The red-blushed cultivar ‘Irwin’ is the dominant variety, valued for its consistent flowering and high market appeal. However, most fruits are harvested during the mid-summer peak season, leading to oversupply and price drops. To extend the marketability period, this study aimed to identify the optimal combination of harvest maturity and storage temperature to maintain postharvest quality outcomes. ‘Irwin’ mangoes grown in a greenhouse on Jeju Island were harvested at three different peel-color stages and stored at 8, 12, or 16°C. External (weight loss rate, shriveling, decay, peel color) and internal (SSC, TA, pH, firmness) quality traits were monitored at three-day intervals. Two-way ANOVA was used to evaluate the effects of the harvest stage and temperature as well as the interaction between these two variables. Among all traits, firmness showed the most pronounced response, decreasing with both an increase in the maturity stage and the storage temperature. SSC increased gradually during storage, while TA and firmness declined. The pH also rose over time, especially at higher temperatures and advanced maturity stages. Notably, shriveling symptoms appeared earlier in stage 1 fruit stored at 8°C, suggesting a potential injury due to chilling. Fruits harvested at stage 2 and stored at 8°C showed delayed ripening and maintained the best external quality. A clear quality gap was observed between 8°C and higher temperatures, while 12°C and 16°C showed minimal differences. These results suggest that harvesting at stage 2 and storing fruit at 8°C can effectively extend the shelf life and reduce market saturation during the summer peak, leading to improved postharvest management and better income stability for growers.

Keywords
Mangifera indica
marketability
postharvest fruit ripening
shelf life
shriveling symptom
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  • Publisher :KOREAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국원예학회
  • Journal Title :Horticultural Science and Technology
  • Journal Title(Ko) :원예과학기술지
  • Volume : 44
  • No :1
  • Pages :64-79
  • Received Date : 2025-06-12
  • Revised Date : 2025-09-25
  • Accepted Date : 2025-10-14
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.7235/HORT.20250071
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