What to Do About Deformed Mango Fruits? A Detailed Guide to Prevention and Control
Mango is a fruit that many of us love very much. Although the fruit market now offers a wide variety of fruits, this does not affect the love that loyal mango fans have for it at all, and the editor is one of them. Recently, someone left a message online asking what causes deformed mangoes. Are there any prevention and control methods? Can deformed mangoes be eaten? Today, the editor will answer these questions one by one for everyone. Let's take a look at the answers below.
1. Symptoms of Deformed Mangoes
Before deformed mango fruits appear, there are actually certain symptoms. Before deformed mango fruits appear, the most obvious sign is the appearance of deformed flowers. If, when the mango produces flower buds, we see some rather unusual buds, then if these flower buds are not removed, once the fruit sets, they will almost certainly become deformed fruits. In addition, when the mango blooms, if there is a sudden temperature change, this is also a precursor to deformed fruits.
2. Causes of Mango Deformity
There are many causes of mango deformity. Among them, the main cause is that during the flowering and fruiting periods of the mango, the temperature never rises and remains at a low level for a long time, and rainfall increases, creating an environment with higher humidity. This causes changes in the mango's flower buds and fruit, leading to deformity and even fruit drop. The second cause is malnutrition in the mango tree, which also affects flower bud differentiation, further affecting the growth and development of young mango fruits and causing deformity. There is also insufficient water. During the flowering and fruiting periods, water demand is relatively high, and the water supply is insufficient. Then there is improper selection or excessive use of hormones. Finally, damage to flower buds and young fruits by pests and diseases is also an important cause of mango deformity.
3. Prevention and Control Methods
If low-temperature and rainy weather occurs during the flowering and fruiting periods of the mango, then we must deal with it promptly, regulate the field temperature so that it remains stable above 15°C, and drain water in time. The second step is to supplement nutrients in time so that the mango tree has a sufficient nutrient supply to maintain normal growth needs. In addition, appropriately increase the water supply during the flowering and fruiting periods to avoid the soil becoming dry and causing water loss in the fruit tree. When planting, it is best not to use hormones, because hormones themselves have an impact on the quality of mangoes. If they are to be used, they must be used according to the instructions. Finally, prevent and control the pests and diseases that harm mango flower buds and young fruits, and reduce the phenomenon of deformed fruits caused by such factors. The most common diseases are anthracnose, powdery mildew, and downy mildew, which can be prevented and controlled using Bordeaux mixture, chlorothalonil, and carbendazim.
4. Can Deformed Mangoes Be Eaten?
Many people ask whether deformed mangoes can be eaten. Actually, from a professional point of view, it is best not to eat them. First of all, a deformed mango itself is very likely caused by some kind of pest or disease or by hormone problems, so although eating it is not very harmful to the body, it still has an effect. If the deformed fruit is caused by factors such as malnutrition or insufficient water, its taste is not much good either, so no one would eat deformed fruits anyway.
To a large extent, deformed mango fruits are caused by improper human management, so during the planting process we need to pay special attention to field management operations, reduce planting losses, and maximize economic benefits. Of course, we should also pay attention to preventing natural disasters.