Changes in leaf area and chlorophyll content in some mango (Mangifera indica L.) varieties/hybrids during flowering and fruiting.
Jyothi M. H., Soppin R. N., Suresh Ekbote
Author Affiliation: Department of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-580005, India.
Advances in Agricultural Research in India 10 : 1-7
Abstract : The relationship between leaf area and chlorophyll content in mango varieties Alphanso, Dashehari, Baneshan, Totapuri, Neelum and hybrids Mallika and Neeleshan was studied. Leaf area was highest in Alphanso followed by Totapuri and Mallika while the lowest area was recorded in Neeleshan and Neelum. Chlorophyll a and b and total chlorophyll contents differed significantly among the hybrids and varieties wherein the chlorophyll contents were higher in Neeleshan, Mallika, Neelum and Totapuri than in Alphanso, Baneshan and Dashehari. There was no significant difference in the chlorophyll content at all stages of flowering and fruit development for all varieties and hybrids. However, during the fruit development stage, chlorophyll a was higher in off-year trees compared to on-year trees. Comparative data on the changes in leaf area (cm2) during different stages in mango varieties/hybrids are tabulated.