What impact does using mango fruit protection bags have on the yield and quality of mangoes?

Mango, as the king of tropical fruits, is deeply loved by people for its sweet taste and rich nutritional value. However, during the growth process of mango, pests, diseases, environmental factors, etc. will have a certain impact on its yield and quality. In order to improve the yield and quality of mangoes, agricultural producers continue to explore various methods. Among them, the use of mango protective bags (mango bagging) is an effective measure.

1. The impact of mango bagging on yield
Reduce pest and disease infestation and improve fruit preservation rate: Mango trees are often infested by various pests and diseases during their growth, such as aphids, fruit flies, powdery mildew, etc. These pests and diseases not only directly damage the leaves and fruits of mangoes, but may also cause a reduction in the entire orchard's output or even no harvest by spreading pathogens and viruses. Mango bagging can effectively provide a physical barrier for the fruit, isolating pests and diseases outside the bag, and greatly reducing the direct damage of pests and diseases to the fruit. Therefore, the preservation rate of mango fruits after bagging is higher, and the yield will naturally increase accordingly.

Improve the fruit growth environment and promote fruit development: Mango bagging can adjust the microenvironment around the fruit, such as temperature, humidity and light. Under the protection of the bag, the fruits can be protected from bad weather, such as heavy rain, strong sunshine, etc. At the same time, the bag can also maintain the humidity around the fruit, reduce water evaporation, and provide a more stable growth environment for the fruit. This stable growth environment is conducive to the normal development and ripening of mango fruits, thereby increasing yields.

Reduce mechanical damage and reduce fruit loss: During the growth and picking process of mangoes, fruits are easily damaged by mechanical damage, such as collision, squeezing, etc. These damages not only affect the appearance quality of the fruit, but may also cause lesions inside the fruit, affecting the preservation and transportation of the fruit. Mango bagging can reduce the occurrence of this mechanical damage to a certain extent and protect the integrity of the fruit. Even if there is a collision during picking and transportation, due to the protection of the bag, the fruit can remain in good condition and reduce losses.

Improve fruit quality and increase market value: Although the main purpose of bagging is to protect the fruit from pests, diseases and mechanical damage, this process actually indirectly improves the quality of the fruit. Since bagging can maintain the integrity and freshness of the fruit, it makes the fruit plumper and brighter in color. High-quality fruits are often more popular with consumers and can command higher prices in the market, thus bringing more economic benefits to growers.

Bagging can improve the growing environment of mangoes. Under the protection of bagging, the mango fruit avoids direct contact with the external environment, reducing damage to the fruit from wind, rain, sunlight and other natural factors. At the same time, bagging can also adjust the temperature and humidity around the fruit, providing a more stable growth environment for mangoes and conducive to the normal development and maturity of the fruit.

Bagging also reduces mechanical damage. During the picking and transportation of mangoes, the fruits are susceptible to mechanical damage such as squeezing and collision, resulting in a decline in fruit quality. Bagging can reduce this damage to a certain extent, protect the integrity of the fruit, and thereby increase mango yield.

2. The impact of mango bagging on quality
Mango bagging not only has a positive impact on yield, but can also significantly improve the quality of mangoes. First, bagging can improve the appearance quality of mangoes. During the growth process of mango fruit, it is easily affected by the external environment, such as sunlight, wind and rain erosion, etc., resulting in spots, cracks and other defects on the peel. Bagging can reduce the impact of these external factors on the peel, making the peel smoother and brighter in color, improving the commerciality of mangoes.

Bagging can improve the taste quality of mangoes. Under the protection of bagging, the mango fruit can better retain its internal nutrients and moisture, making the fruit more plump and juicy after maturity. At the same time, bagging can also reduce pests and diseases and pesticide residues inside the fruit, making the mango taste more pure and safe.

Bagging can also extend the shelf life of mangoes. Mango is a perishable fruit and can easily rot if not handled properly after picking. Bagging can delay the aging process of the fruit to a certain extent, reduce the respiration and water loss of the fruit, thereby extending the shelf life of mangoes and providing more possibilities for market sales.