Mango fruit (Mangifera indica L. cv. Zill) were dipped in 5mM oxalic acid solution for 10 min at 25 ◦C to investigate effects on ripening and
decay incidence during storage at room temperature (25 ◦C). The results showed that oxalic acid treatment delayed fruit ripening and reduced fruit
decay incidence compared to the control. It was suggested that the physiological effect of oxalic acid in decreasing ethylene production was an
important contributor to delaying the ripening process. Oxalic acid treatment might be a promising method for postharvest storage of mango fruit.