Sex in relation to fruit-set and fruit yield in mango.
Thimmappaiah, Suman C. L.
Author Affiliation: Cent. Inst. Hort. Northern Plains, Lucknow 226016, India.
Punjab Horticultural Journal 27 : 8-11
Abstract : In 13 varieties of Mangifera indica, the number of flowers ranged from 302-994, panicle length from 11.2-42.1 cm (both highest in Surkhaverma) and hermaphrodite flowers from 2.8-31.4% (highest in Langra). Highest initial set and yield was seen for Bangalora and best fruit retention in Prabhasanker. Varieties with longer panicles produced larger numbers of flowers especially ? flowers. Varieties with a moderate number of hermaphrodite flowers and good retention of fruit gave the best yields. Fruit set at the 15th day ultimately determined yield and was significantly correlated with retention and yield (r = 0.66).