Advances in classical breeding and genetics in mango.
Iyer C. P. A., Dinesh M. R.
Author Affiliation: Division of Horticulture, University of Agril Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 560065, India.
: 252-267
Abstract : Worldwide progress in classical breeding and genetics of mangoes (Mangifera indica) is reviewed. Although there have been difficulties in mango hybridization, new hybrid varieties have been successfully released from many centres. In many countries, large numbers of hybrids are under intense screening, and many hybrid cultivars are due to be released. However, the adoption rate of new cultivars is slow. The use of clonal selection in breeding programmes is considered. It is suggested that introducing cultivars from one country to another and from one agroclimatic zone to another should be thoroughly researched to avoid disease problems. Screening of cultivars under different agroclimatic zones has shown that genotype × environment interaction can vary significantly for the same characteristic. The use of genetic markers in mango improvement is discussed.