Commercial potential of southeast Asian mango cultivars in south Florida.
Campbell R. J., Campbell C. W.
Author Affiliation: Fairchild Tropical Garden, 11935 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL 33156, USA.
: 40-45
Abstract : South Florida, USA, has had a small (currently 650 ha), but locally important mango industry for about 75 years. The emergence of large-scale mango production in Central and South America has had an impact on the economic viability of mango production in Florida. In order to avoid direct competition with producers in Central and South America, Florida growers have considered producing cultivars targeted for ethnic markets within the USA. Cultivars originating in Southeast Asia were targeted and tested, and include Ivory, Kyo Savoy, Nam Doc Mai, Nuwun Chan, Okrung, Pim Sing Mun and Tong Dam. These cultivars are described, and the production, handling and storage challenges they present for production in Florida are discussed.