New varieties and hybrid selections from mango hybridization program in Central Region of Brazil.
Pinto A. C. de Q., Ramos V. H. V., Junqueira N. T. V.
Author Affiliation: EMBRAPA-APAC, Km 18 Br. 020, P.O. Box 08223, 73301-970 Planaltina-BF, Brazil.
: 207-211
Abstract : A mango hybridization programme was initiated at Cerrados in 1983. The main objective of this programme is to develop desirable brazilian mango varieties with superior characteristics, which includes dwarf plants with high yield and acceptable commercial fruits (red blush peel, firm, sweet and fiberless pulp). The hybridization programme started by hand pollination work, although opened pollination work has been established recently. A total of 1339 hybrid selections has been obtained and two varieties (Embrapa Roxa 141 and Embrapa Alfa 142) have already been released. Characteristics of the most promising hybrid selections and varieties are described.