The effect of Colletotrichum infection on the post harvest quality of mangoes

Abstract

This study was conducted about the skin structure of the fruit mango. Sample of mango from the variety chokanan was chosen for this study. The number of stomata per 0.2cm (length) X0.2cm (width) skin was counted under compound microscope and the morphology of skin structure was observed under compound microscope and scanning electron microscope. There are only 2 stomata present in 0.2cm X 0.2cm skin of chokanan mango. The morphological surface of the skin was covered with thin granular layer of wax and stomata. There are presence of hyphae and spores of fungus in the infected layer of skin. Infection occurs by direct penetration and through wounded skin.