Mango evaluation for breeding.
Marais Z.
Author Affiliation: Citrus and Subtropical Fruit Research Institute, Private Bag X11208, Nelspruit 1200, South Africa.
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Abstract : A breeding programme based on introduction, open pollination and mass selection and started in 1965 resulted in the release of 4 new cultivars, namely Heidi, Neldawn, Neldica and Ceriese. The mango gene bank of South Africa, comprising 117 cultivars in addition to numerous selections and seedlings, was subsequently re-evaluated and 12 promising selections were identified for further evaluation.