Origin Fruit Group Mango Packing Protocol

QUALITY STANDARDS

*Images from Queensland Mango Quality Assessment Manual

Quality control DEFECTS | ALL EU CLASS I

FIRM STEM END ROT appears as a black, firm, and slightly sunken rot, typically semicircular in shape, be ginning at the stem end of the mango. While the rot is noticeable externally, it does not penetrate deeply into the flesh. The condition is caused by fungal infections entering through the skin, with anthracnose ( Colletotri chum gloeosporioides ) being the primary associated pathogen. This issue highlights the importance of proper post-harvest handling to minimise fungal exposure.

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DENDRITIC SPOT is characterised by small black spots with irregular, branched edges and distinct margins. These superficial lesions grow slowly and do not penetrate deeply into the flesh. They typically appear on ripe fruit and may expand into larger, more diffuse lesions as the fruit becomes very ripe. The condition is not well understood, but it is primarily associated with fungal pathogens such as Dothiorella and Lasiodiplodia .

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SAPBURN appears as dark brown spots or blotches, often forming runs or streaks down the cheek or scattered around the stem or shoulder of the fruit. In severe cases, it may cause sunken skin areas, though the flesh is typically unaffected. It results from spurt sap, which flows from the stem when broken near the fruit, damaging the skin due to its oil content. The severity can vary with seasonal and irrigation conditions.

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Origin Fruit Group | Mango Packing Guide