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