Metabolite-Mediated Antioxidant-Rich Bacterial Isolates for the Control of Anthracnose Disease and Enhancement of the Post-Harvest Shelf Life of Mango (Mangifera indica L.)
Evaluates a chemical-free treatment that enhances mango shelf life and controls anthracnose disease, suggesting a sustainable approach for long-distance export.
Key Points
The aim is to develop a metabolite-based formulation to control anthracnose and extend the shelf life of mango.
Developed a secondary metabolite-based formulation (SMsF) from Priestia aryabhattai culture filtrate.
Evaluated the efficacy of SMsF in mango cv. Banganapalli stored under simulated reefer conditions.
Integrated gamma irradiation with SMsF for enhanced results.
Achieved complete suppression of anthracnose with a PDI of 0 for 40 days.
Maintained higher fruit firmness at 0.86 kg cm−2 and optimal total soluble solids at 14.3 °B.
Significantly extended the shelf life of mango under controlled storage conditions.