Mango.
Mathews H., Litz R. E.
Author Affiliation: Tropical Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Homestead, Florida, USA.
: 433-448
Abstract : Mangifera indica is a polyploid outbreeding species. Because of its floral structure, polyembryony, long juvenile period (6-8 years) and high genetic heterogeneity, most cultivars have arisen from chance seedlings rather than breeding programmes. Breeding objectives in which biotechnology could play a part include disease resistance, post-harvest problems, cold tolerance and canopy shape and size. Achievements in somatic embryogenesis, in vitro selection, transformation and the use of biochemical markers are surveyed.