Effects of tree-location and fruit-weight on spongy tissue occurrence in Alphonso mango.
Joshi G. D., Limaye V. P.
Author Affiliation: College of Agriculture, Dapoli 415 712, India.
Journal of Maharashtra Agricultural Universities 11 :104
Abstract : Trees were selected from the top, slope and base of a hill at elevations of 120, 65 and 5 m, respectively. Fruits were categorized in different weight groups viz. 150-200, 200-250, 250-300, 300-350, and >350 g. The trees located at 5 m elevation showed the maximum percentage of the fruit disorder (56.67%) followed by those at 65 m (46.67%) and 120 m (35.56%). Percentage breakdown due to spongy tissue increased with an increase in fruit weight from 150-200 g (26.67%) to >350 g (60%).