What Factors Affect the Quality of Mandarin?

• Climatic conditions. In subtropical climates, cold temperatures can result in higher amounts of total soluble solids (TSS) in fruits.
• Application of Plant Growth Regulators, can improve the size and set of Mandarins.
• Cultivar/Rootstock can improve the overall quality of the produce.
• Irrigation practices that sometimes are cultural can affect production and quality.
• Sunlight and Pruning. Maximum growth occurs when trees are exposed to high amounts of sunlight.
• Post Harvest Treatment

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Factors affecting citrus production and quality

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