Why mangoes fall before they’re ripe – and how science is helping them hang on

24 Dec 2025
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Ever wondered why your mango tree drops fruit before it’s ripe? Each season, mango growers across Australia watch helplessly as millions of mangoes fall to the ground too early.

These mangoes never ripen properly, never reach consumers, and represent a major loss – both economically and environmentally.

Read the full story via The Conversation

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