Novel mango ripening and anthracnose control using tangerine oil vapors and wood smoke: possible mode of action
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tangerine oil, wood smoke, mango, postharvest, anthracnose, ambient storage
Abstract
Reducing spoilage and uneven ripening during storage is critical for the mango export industry. This study -evaluated a postharvest treatment combining 15- min wood smoke (SM) exposure with tangerine oil (TO) vapors at 0.04%, 0.08%, and 0.12% to accelerate ripening, enhance quality, and suppress anthracnose. Results indicated that SM combined with TO 0.08% rapidly stimulated ethylene production, initiating at 6 h (0.2–0.3 µmol/kg) and reaching 0.48 µmol/kg by 12 h, thus promoting uniform ripening within 18 h. Treated mangoes developed a bright yellow color and remained largely free of fungal contamination for over 7 days, with only 10% disease incidence by day 10 at 30 ± 2°C. The treatment also formed a thin protective coating on the fruit surface, reducing water loss, maintaining firmness, and improving ripening quality. Moreover, phenolic content and antioxidant capacity were increased, contributing to inhibition of fungal spore germination. Mangoes treated with SM+TO 0.08% remained storable and transportable for at least 10 days without refrigeration, whereas control fruit spoiled within 3–5 days. This approach provides a cost-effective postharvest strategy to enhance quality of mango and support long--distance distribution without cold storage.
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Kabploy, K., Sukmas, S., Phothisuwan, S., Sinthupachee, A., Kongchoosi, N., and Matan, N. 2023. Development of an antimicrobial fungal egg tray containing orange oil and smoke for eggs preservation at room temperature. Poultry Science 9: 102885. 10.1016/j.psj.2023.102885
Lee, Y.C., Yu, M.C., Tsay, J.S., Hou, C.Y., Huang, P.H., and Liang, Y.S. 2024. Investigation of different nanoemulsion coatings to prevent anthracnose and maintain quality parameters during storage of Irwin mango. Food Science and Technology (LWT) 205: 116501. 10.1016/j.lwt.2024.116501
Matan, N., and Songsamoe, S. 2025. The effect of corrugated box containing orange oil to delay ripening in green mango and its mechanism of action. Journal of Food Science and Technology 1–12. 10.1007/s13197-025-06229-8
Nasir, U., Ismail, A., Riaz, M., Razzaq, K., Ali, S., Hussain, A., Ameen, M., Saif, A., Aslam, F., Fernandes, C.A., and de Oliveira, C.A.F. 2024. Exploring fruit ripening methods: conventional, artificial, and novel approaches for quality and health. Food Control 165: 110626. 10.1016/j.foodcont.2024.110626
Owolabi, I.O., Songsamoe, S., and Matan, N. 2021. Combined impact of peppermint oil and lime oil on mangosteen (Garcinia Mangostana) fruit ripening and mold growth using closed system. Postharvest Biology and Technology 175: 111488. 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2021.111488
Palafox-Carlos, H., Yahia, E.M., and González-Aguilar, G.A. 2012. Identification and quantification of major phenolic compounds from mango (Mangifera indica, cv. Ataulfo) fruit by HPLC–DAD–MS/MS-ESI and their individual contribution to the antioxidant activity during ripening. Food Chemistry 135(1): 105–111. 10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.04.103
Phakawan, J., Thaisamak, P., Wannasawad, K., and Supapvanich, S. 2025. Chitosomes incorporated with sweet basil oil (Ocimum basilicum L.): protecting anthracnose and preserving the postharvest quality of ‘Nam Dok Mai’ mangoes. Postharvest Biology and Technology 219: 113252. 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113252
Phothisuwan, S., Koomhin, P., Matan, N., and Matan, N. 2021. Quality maintenance of salacca fruit with a carnauba wax coating containing orange oil and detection of sensory perception improvement with electroencephalography to appraise brain responses. Food Science and Technology (LWT) 147: 111628. 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111628
Promwee, A., and Matan, N. 2025. Revealing the mechanism underlying the use of pre-harvest nano-emulsion of citrus essential oil for reducing browning injury and maintaining postharvest quality of chili during cold storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology 219: 113274. 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113274
Qambrani, S., Talpur, F.N., Panhwar, A.A., Afridi, H.I., Talpur, M.K., Khan, A., and Hab, S.A. 2022. Development of guar gum-based coating with castor oil for improved postharvest quality of fresh mangoes using response surface methodology. Applied Food Research 2(2): 100220. 10.1016/j.afres.2022.100220
Rose, M., Holland, J., Dowding, A., Petch, S.R., White, S., Fernandes, A., and Mortimer, D. 2015. Investigation into the formation of PAHs in foods prepared in the home to determine the effects of frying, grilling, barbecuing, toasting and roasting. Food and Chemical Toxicology 78: 1–9. 10.1016/j.fct.2014.12.018
Sabuz, A.A., Chowdhury, M.G.F., Molla, M.M., Khan, M.H.H., and Miaruddin, M. 2019. Effect of ethephon on ripening and postharvest quality of mango. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research 44(3): 453–467. 10.3329/bjar.v44i3.43478
Saengwong-Ngam, R., and Matan, N. 2024. A novel technique for inducing ripening and controlling fungal growth in green bananas using warm tangerine oil vapor and its possible modes of action. Food Control 165: 110625. 10.1016/j.foodcont.2024.110625
Sinthupachee, A., Matan, N., and Matan, N. 2023. Development of smoke flavour-antimicrobial packaging from coconut fibre using Litsea cubeba essential oil and wood smoke for dried fish preservation and reduction of PAH. Food Control 148: 109629. 10.1016/j.foodcont.2023.109629
Sivakumar, D., Jiang, E., and Yahia, E.M. 2011. Maintaining mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit quality during the export chain. Food Research International 44: 1254–1263. 10.1016/j.foodres.2010.11.022
Yadav, A., Kumar, N., Upadhyay, A., Singh, A., Anurag, R.K., and Pandiselvam, R. 2022. Effect of mango kernel seed starch-based active edible coating functionalized with lemongrass essential oil on the shelf-life of guava fruit. Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods 14(3): 103–115. 10.15586/qas.v14i3.1094
Yahia, E.M. 2011. Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Chap. 22. In: Yahia, E.M. (ed.) Food Science, Technology and Nutrition, Postharvest Biology and Technology of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits. Woodhead Publishing, Cambridge, UK, pp. 492–567e. 10.1533/9780857092885.492
Yasmin, A., Hossain, M.M., Hafiz, M.M.H., Rabeya, T., Imran, S., Sayed, S., Graber, A., and Hossain, A. 2025. Impact of different botanical extracts on the postharvest biochemical attributes and shelf life of mango (Mangifera indica L.). Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods 17(2): 75–85. 10.15586/qas.v17i2.1529
Yu, H., Lin, Z.X., Xiang, W.L., Huang, M., Tang, J., Lu, Y., Zhao, H., Zhange, Q., Rao, Y., and Liu, L. 2022. Antifungal activity and mechanism of D-limonene against foodborne opportunistic pathogen Candida tropicalis. Food Science and Technology (LWT) 159: 113144. 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113144
Zhang, Y., Gao, Z., Hu, M., Pan, Y., Xu, X., and Zhang, Z. 2022. Delay of ripening and senescence in mango fruit by 6-benzylaminopurine is associated with inhibition of ethylene biosynthesis and membrane lipid catabolism. Postharvest Biology and Technology 185: 111797. 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2021.111797
Zhang, Y., Pu, Y., Jiang, H., Chen, L., Shen, C., Zhang, W., Cao, J., and Jiang, W. 2024. Improved sustained-release properties of ginger essential oil in a pickering emulsion system incorporated in sodium alginate film and delayed postharvest senescence of mango fruits. Food Chemistry 435: 137534. 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137534
Zhang, S., Tian, S., Jiang, J., Han, D., Yu, X., Wang, K., Li, D., Lu, D., Yu, A., and Zhang, Z. 2017. Determination of antioxidant capacity of diverse fruits by electron spin resonance (ESR) and UV–Vis spectrometries. Food Chemistry 221: 1221–1225. 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.11.036
Zhao, F., Li, Q., Wu, H., Huang, J., and Ju, J. 2023. Synergistic antifungal mechanism of effective components from essential oil against Penicillium roqueforti. Engineering Microbiology 3(1): 100057. 10.1016/j.engmic.2022.100057
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