Parthenocarpic mango developed through hybridization.
Gunjate R. T., Burondkar M. M.
Author Affiliation: Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Regional Fruit Research Station, Vengurla, Maharashtra, India.
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Abstract : Parthenocarpic mango hybrid 117 was derived by backcrossing hybrid variety Ratna (Neelum × Alphonso) to Alphonso. This relatively dwarf hybrid is regular bearing. Its medium-sized, ovate-oblong fruits (215 g) have a very high pulp:stone ratio (26:1), and a very thin (30 mm) and small stone (6.72 g). The fruits have an attractive red blush and are deep orange fleshed (82.3%). The fibreless, spongy tissue-free flesh has a pleasant taste and a sugar:acid ratio that is better than that of Ratna. Hybrid 117 is very rich in ascorbic acid (52.22 mg/100 g) and ?-carotene. The non-viable, cotyledon-free stone makes up only 3.1% of the total fruit weight. Hybrid 117 was released as Sindhu and is recommended for cultivation in the Konkan region of Maharashtra.