Differentiate between horticultural maturity and physiological maturity
Physiological maturity | Horticultural maturity |
1) It refers to the stage in the development of the fruits and vegetables when maximum growth and maturation has occurred. | 1) Horticultural maturity refers to any stage of development when the commodity has reached a level of development sufficient for its intended use. |
2) Indicate the end of stage. | 2) Indicate desirable change to make marketable. |
3) Maximum growth and maturation occurred. | 3) Maximum growth and maturation not occurred. |
4) Closely associated with fruits. | 4) Closely associated with vegetables. |
5) Allow normal ripening after harvest. | 5) May not ripen. |
6) Seed collection easy. | 6) Seed collection not easy. |