Various factors affect the quality of mandarin, including climatic conditions, application of Plant Growth Regulators, and cultivar/rootstock. Aside from those, irrigation practices, sunlight, pruning, and post-harvest treatment also contribute to mandarin's quality.
- 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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