One of the most cultivated fruits in the tropics.
It is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines, and the national tree of Bangladesh.
Mangoes face problems in storage due to various diseases caused by fungi and bacteria. The control of these diseases has become difficult.
An alternative to this problem could be the use of natural compounds that have a broad antimicrobial spectrum
Chitosan has antimicrobial properties and can protect fruit against fungal deterioration . Chitosan could be used to stabilize LPOS antimicrobial activity for a long time, and it may also delay the ripening of fruit.
The lactoperoxidase system (LPOS) has been described as an excellent system for fighting pathogenic microorganisms