Selection of seedling mango types for pickling characters.
Kambale A. B., Karale A. R., Garad B. V., Shirsath H. K., More T. A.
Author Affiliation: Department of Horticulture, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri - 413 722, India.
Journal of Maharashtra Agricultural Universities 29 : 348-349
Abstract : Seventy-two seedling mango trees from Maharashtra, India, were screened during 2000-01 for various pickling characters. At maturity, ten fruits from each genotype were collected and utilized for physical and biochemical analysis. The yield of pickle slices depended on the fruit weight. The higher fruit weight of 220 g was recorded in genotype No. 54, followed by genotype Nos. 35, 38 and 23. all of which produced good-sized fruits (180-200 g). Fruit size showed considerable variation in length (6.90-9.03 cm), breadth (5.82-7.47 cm) and fruit thickness (5.62-6.96 cm). Genotype Nos. 35 and 54 had green to dark green fruit colour and were the best. The pure white flesh colour was seen in genotype Nos. 23, 35, 45 and 54 and could be considered as suitable for pickling. High pulp weight and its percentage are the desirable characters for pickling. The highest pulp weight was recorded in genotype No. 54. Pulp:stone ratio was highest for genotype Nos. 32, 45, 23, 35, 38 and 54. High total soluble solids TSS (8-12%) was observed in all genotypes except No. 45. High acidity (above 4%) was observed in genotype Nos. 20 and 23, while medium acidity (above 2.5-4.0%) was observed in genotype Nos. 1, 38, 45 and 54. Reducing and total sugar content in the flesh of selected genotypes varied from 1.02 to 3.28 and 3.23 to 5.40%, respectively. Genotype No. 54 had more fibre and was considered more suitable for pickling purpose. Based on positive attributes genotype Nos. 23, 32, 35 and 54 have been identified as the most promising for pickling characters.