I ndia is bestowed with a wide range of climatic conditions which is most suitable for cultivation of horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables, flowers etc. The production of horticultural crops has been increased by 30 per cent in last five years. The continuous raise in the production of horticultural crops placed India 2 nd most horticultural crop producing country after China. Horticulture has improved economic status of farmers, seasonal availability of fruits throughout the year increased per capita consumption of fruits. Among fruits mango is the major fruits in terms of area and production and regarded as national fruit of India and it has developed its own importance all over the world. India occupies first place in mango production of the world and accounts for almost half of the global production and area. India being primary and secondary centre of domestication of Mangifera indica, substantial contribution of mango industry in economy, export, livelihood support is well known. Enormous genetic diversity exists in the country. The cultivation of mango in India is as old as 4,000 years as reported by De-Candolle