Mango Glossary

Chilling injury is damage caused by temperatures that are too low for a sensitive plant tissue even when the tissue does not freeze. In mango fruit it can lead to poor or uneven ripening, surface discoloration, pitting, and reduced flavor, depending on maturity and exposure. It is different from frost damage to a living tree. Commercial storage temperatures must suit the fruit's condition; at home, allow mature unripe fruit to ripen appropriately before using refrigeration to slow deterioration of ripe fruit.

A physiological disorder is an abnormal plant or fruit condition arising from developmental or environmental processes rather than an infectious pathogen. Mango internal breakdown, chilling injury, and some nutrient-related problems fall within this broad category. The distinction matters because a fungicide cannot correct every blemish or internal defect. Different causes can produce overlapping appearances, and damaged tissue may later decay. Examine timing, handling history, and representative fruit before assigning a cause or recommending a treatment.