There have been numerous
studies investigating the physical, bio-chemical and physiological
changes of several fruits during growth and development. Several
mango fruit is harvested before the onset of the climacteric but,
when physiologically mature stage at 105-112 days after fruit set,
to get optimum fruit quality, whereas immature fruit do not ripen
normally [4]. The suitablematurity forharvesting Jinhwang cultivar
at 120 to 130 days after anthesis (DAA) [5]. TSS increases slightly at
the mature-green stage. The firmness of the fruit remains almost
constant throughout the growth period and fruit become less firm
after maturity [4]. Starch accumulation is a major chemical change
in mango fruit during growth and maturation [6].