over-mature definition
over-mature. , in relation to a pineapple, means a pineapple in which fermentation has commenced or in which the tissues thereof have lost resistance to commercial handling;
over-mature. ' means that the beans have developed beyond that stage of growth at which they are desirable for use as fresh beans. Pods that are becoming yellow and dry or beans that do not show a tinge of green color on the cotyledons after removing the outer skin, or have become hard, starchy and brittle shall be considered as over mature.