Genetic resources of mangoes in Côte d'Ivoire.
Goguey T.
Author Affiliation: IDEFOR/DFA, BP 856, Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire.
Fruits (Paris) 49 : 371-375, 461-463
Abstract : Some 137 Mangifera indica cultivars were collected in 9 countries (Cameroon, Canary Islands, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Guadeloupe, Guinea, Indonesia, Mali and Martinique) but they actually originated from Florida, the West Indies, North and South America, Africa and Asia. Tabulated data are presented on 18 fruit quality characters for 11 cultivars and strategies for varietal improvement are considered.