Improvement and evaluation of the selected 'Kaew Sisaket' mango in Thailand.
Chaikiattiyos S., Kurubunjerdjit R., Akkaravessapong P., Rattananukul S., Chueychum P., Anupunt P.
Author Affiliation: Sisaket Horticultural Research Center, Horticultural Research Institute, Department of Agriculture, Sisaket 33000, Thailand.
Acta Horticulturae : 185-192
Abstract : Following progeny testing of 320 Kaew mango (Mangifera indica) clones collected from the North, Northeast and Central Thailand, a number of clones with superior horticultural traits were selected for further evaluation. Of those, clone SK007 provided the highest mean fruit yield of 65.4 kg per tree at years 7 and 8 of age. A subsequent yield comparison trial of the selected clones indicated that SK007 has outstanding potential in terms of yield and quality. SK007, officially recommended by the Department of Agriculture and renamed Kaew Sisaket, has a mean yield of 25.5 kg per tree at years 5 and 6 with a mean fruit weight of 252 g, with 81% flesh and 0.049% citric acid. The fine texture, low fiber content and firm flesh are good characteristics for pickling. Other aspects of this clone with regard to processing are also discussed. Kaew Sisaket was released to farmers in 1994.