Fruits for immediate fresh consumption do not need to be treated with fungicides.
However, fruits, which are to be stored or exported, are treated with propiconazole suspension containing 250 ppm active ingredient for 5 minutes.
Dipping the fruits in fungicide helps to control postharvest diseases such as anthracnose (Colletotrichum) and stem end rots (Botryodiplodia, Phomopsis).
After the dip, the fruits are air dried on racks that have been cushioned with polyurethane foam or sponge.
Fans can be used to speed up the drying.