title: Low doses of gamma radiation in the management of postharvest Lasiodiplodia theobromae in mangos.
abstract: The postharvest life of mango is limited by the development of pathogens, especially fungi that cause rot, among which stands out the Lasiodiplodia theobromae. Several control methods have been employed to minimize the damages caused by this fungus, chemical control can leave residues to man and nature; physical control by the use of gamma radiation in combination with modified atmosphere and cold storage. The use of gamma radiation helps to reduce the severity of the pathogen assist in the ripening process of fruits, even at low doses (0.25, 0.35 and 0.45 kGy) chemical properties such as pH, soluble solids, acid ascorbic, titratable acidity and also the quality parameters of the pulp showed no damage that are ideal for trade and consumption of mangoes. This treatment can be extended for use in the management of diseases such as natural infections for penducular rot complex that has as one of L. theobroma pathogens involved.
authors.affiliation: Seção de Fitopatologia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil .
authors.forename: Alice Maria Gonçalves
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Santos
authors.affiliation: Seção de Fitopatologia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil .
authors.forename: Severina Rodrigues Oliveira
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Lins
authors.affiliation: Centro Regional de Ciências Nucleares, Recife, PE, Brazil .
authors.forename: Josenilda Maria da
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.affiliation: Seção de Fitopatologia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil .
authors.forename: Sônia Maria Alves de
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Oliveira
mesh_terms: D001203:Ascomycota / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000528:radiation effects*; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D005511:Food Handling; D005516:Food Microbiology; D005720:Gamma Rays; D031022:Mangifera / Q000382:microbiology*; D010935:Plant Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Mangifera indica; ionizing radiation; quality