Variation in physico-chemical and morphogenetic characters of some mango varieties of Goa.
Desai A. R., Dhandar D. G.
Author Affiliation: ICAR Research Complex for Goa, Ela, Old Goa-403 402, Goa, India.
: 243-249
Abstract : Thirteen mango (Mangifera indica) varieties, which are important either from a commercial or from a breeding point of view, were studied for their physico-chemical and morphogenetic variations. These varieties differed with respect to bearing habit, fruit size, fruit colour, flesh contents, pulp colour and quality. Pulp contents, depending on fruit size, varied from 67.56% (Bemcorado) to 83.21% in RC-MS-1 (Bemcorado selection). The highest total soluble solids (TSS) was observed in Mankurad (21.38° Brix and 0.20% acids). Fruit pulp was prominently orange in such early varieties as Mankurad & Furtado, and mid-late variety - RC-MS-1 (Bemcorado selection), and also in Bardez Mussarat, a late variety, which indicated a source for higher carotenoid contents. Fruit of Mussarat (Bardez and Salcette types), Fernandin and Bemcorado Selection had attractive skin colour of crimson to dark red, blushed on shoulders. These are vital sources for fruit colour-genes which can be utilized in classical breeding programmes. The details of physico-chemical and morphological characteristics of these varieties are described. Mankurad selection and Bemcorado selection possessed most of the desired commercial traits.