Performance of fruits of nine mango cultivars under South Gujarat conditions in relation to physical characters.
Padhiar B. V., Saravaiya S. N., Tandel K. A., Ahir M. P., Bhalerao P. P., Bhalerao R. R.
Author Affiliation: Department of Fruit Science, ASPEE College of Horticulture and Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat, India.
Asian Journal of Horticulture 6 : 393-397
Abstract : The experiment entitled performance of fruits of nine mango cultivars under south Gujarat conditions in relation to physical characters was conducted at the Department of Fruit Science, ASPEE College of Horticulture and Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari (Gujarat). In this experiment six cultivars of mango viz., Alphonso, Dashehari, Kesar, Neelum, Rajapuri and Totapuri as well as three hybrids viz., Amrapalli, Mallika and Neelphonso were tested for their physical and chemical characteristics. The experiment was laid out in completely randomized design (CRD) with nine treatments and three repetitions. In the physical parameters, the fruits of cv. TOTAPURI recorded the maximum fruit length (cm) at marble and premature stages while, Mallika noted the maximum fruit length (cm) at mature and ripe stages. The maximum fruit diameter (cm) and fruit weight (g) was recorded in Rajapuri at all the stages of growth except Amrapalli at marble stage. The maximum average pulp weight (%) was recorded in Totapuri at marble stage and in Rajapuri at other stages. The minimum seed weight (%) was recorded in Rajapuri at all the stages but, at marble stage it was recorded minimum in Totapuri, Kesar at pre-mature stage, Amrapalli at mature stage and Mallika at ripe stage. The pulp:stone ratio was found higher in Totapuri at marble stage and in Rajapuri at pre-mature, mature and ripe stages.