Mango – INDO18: Agronomic Performance, Post‑Harvest Management, and Market Potential
Each site comprised three experimental plots (0.5 ha each) arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The newly released cultivar promises high yields, superior
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Mango (Mangifera indica L.) remains one of Indonesia’s most valuable tropical fruits, both economically and culturally. The newly released cultivar promises high yields, superior fruit quality, and adaptability to diverse Indonesian agro‑ecological zones. This paper provides a comprehensive evaluation of INDO18, covering (i) agronomic performance under three major production regions (West Java, East Java, and North Sumatra); (ii) post‑harvest physiology and handling recommendations; and (iii) market potential based on consumer preference surveys and value‑chain analysis. Results indicate that INDO18 achieves an average fruit‑set rate of 85 % and a mean yield of 22 t ha⁻¹, surpassing the benchmark cultivar ‘Harumanis’. Fruit quality parameters (soluble solids 15.2 % ± 0.8 %, firmness 6.1 kg cm⁻²) meet premium market standards. However, susceptibility to anthracnose during rainy seasons necessitates integrated disease‑management protocols. Market analysis shows a willingness‑to‑pay premium of 12 % over conventional mangoes, especially in urban supermarkets and export channels. The study concludes that with appropriate agronomic and post‑harvest interventions, Mango – INDO18 can become a cornerstone cultivar for Indonesia’s mango sector. especially anthracnose ( Colletotrichum gloeosporioides )
A structured questionnaire was administered to 500 consumers in Jakarta, Surabaya, and Medan, as well as to 30 wholesale buyers and 15 export agents. Variables included purchase frequency, preferred attributes, price sensitivity, and willingness to pay (WTP) for INDO18 compared with common cultivars (Harumanis, Arumanis, and Gedong Gincu).
Nevertheless, disease pressure, especially anthracnose ( Colletotrichum gloeosporioides ), remains a limiting factor in humid zones (Site C). The integration of copper‑based fungicides with Trichoderma biocontrol agents effectively curtailed infection, aligning with recent findings on synergistic disease suppression (Sari et al., 2022). Future breeding work should prioritize resistance genes to further reduce reliance on chemical inputs.