Evaluation of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Cultivars for Flowering, Fruiting and Yield Attributes

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted to investigate the flowering, fruiting and yield attributes of some mango cultivars for the years 2014−15 and 2015−16. Outcome of the present research work revealed that the date of panicle emergence in different mango cultivars varied in both the years. It was observed that the panicle emergence was earliest in Gulabkhas and late in Fazli in both the years. Chausa produced maximum panicle length (35.19 cm) and breadth (24.76 cm). In the year 2014−15, earliest flowering was noted in Gulabkhas (Feb 17−Feb 26) and in the year 2015−16, earliest flowering was observed in Bombai (Feb 20−Feb 28) while, flowering was very late in Sepiya for both the years. Maximum number of flowers was observed in Langra (1839.13) while, minimum number of flowers was recorded in Amrapali (954.75). The duration of flowering varied from 22.50−36.00 days in different mango cultivars. Maximum value in terms of days was observed with Sepiya (39 days) while it was minimum (22.50 days) in case of Alphonso. The data revealed that date of fruit set ranged from 11 th −8 th April. Earliest fruit setting was observed in Bombai (12 th −16 th March) during the year 2014−15 while, earliest fruit setting was noted in Gulabkhas (10 th March−16 th March) during the year 2015−16. Highest number of fruit set panicle -1 was recorded in Langra (137.75) while, maximum fruit set per cent was noted in Bombai (41.07%). Minimum days for maturity was taken by Gulabkhas (90.17 days). Maximum yield (501.00 kg tree -1 ) was recorded in Langra. AbstractArticle History

Floral Biology and Fruit Set of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) as Influenced by Different Chemicals

“…Variation in number of flowers panicles-1 attributed to inherent genetic differences of the mango cultivars. In an evaluation of mango cultivars maximum number of flowers was observed in Langra (Hada and Singh, 2017). Similar results of increased percentage of hermaphrodite flowers over control due to the chemical treatments were observed by Oosthyse (1996), Barros et al, (1998), Kumar and Reddy (2008) Ubale and Banik (2017a) in mango which might be due to the availability of more nutrients to panicles.…”

Characterization of mango (Mangifera indica L.) genotypes based on physio-chemical quality attributes

“…The similar findings have also been reported by , Dhillon et al (2004), Sharma and Josan (1995) and Kher and Sharma (2002) while working on fruit quality characters of different mango varieties under different climatic conditions. Kher and Sharma (2002) and Hoda et al (2003) also reported the similar trend of variation i.e., 39.36 to 152.39 in sugar percentage in different mango cultivars. The higher total sugar content was recorded in Mallika (20.82 %) followed by Arunika (18.11 %) and Neelgoa (17.61 %), whereas lower in Neeleshan (15.23 %) followed by Ratna (16.21 %).…”

“…These findings are in agreement with observations made by Singh (2002). Variation in total carotenoids contents in the range of 2.33 mg/100 g -44.95 mg/100 g was also recorded by Hoda et al (2003). Total carotenoids provide an expression of natural appearance to the fruit product and their higher content in fruits offer distinct advantages, particularly in international trade where addition of artificial color is discouraged.…”

Quantitative Analysis of Relationships Between Panicle Size and Fruit Traits in Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.)

“…Aberrant weather influences the productivity and quality of litchi (Lal and Nath, 2020b). Fruit set varies with cultivars in fruit crops (Adhikary et al, 2019;Hada and Singh 2017). Nutrients and plant growth regulators also affected fruit set, yield and quality of fruits (Singh et al, 2016;Lal et al, 2013).…”