Morphological Characterization of Sixty Mango (Mangifera indica) Germplasm of Bangladesh

Abstract

A study was conducted in the research field of Regional Horticulture Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Chapainawabganj to know the morphology of 60 germplasm of mango leaf, inflorescence, flower and fruits. A great morphometric variation was observed in the leaf. The inflorescences were pyramidal or conical in form except for Khudikhirsha, Narikeli and Himsagor which were cylindrical. The ratio of hermaphrodite and male flowers showed variation. Fruit characters like length, breadth, weight and colour were studied. The highest fruit weight and length were found in Fazli (760 g and 15.17 cm) and the lowest fruit weight was recorded in Modhuchoski (128.50 g). Variation in fruit colour was also recorded among the germplasm. The highest percentage of Total Soluble Solid (TSS) in the germplasm khodikhirsapat (24.33%) and the maximum stone weight (69.87g) was recorded in Fazli. The longest fruit length was observed in the germplasm of Ashwina (13.03 cm). The highest fruit breadth was observed in the germplasm Fazli (9.87 cm). The present investigation has established that the morphological characters can be used as a tool for the taxonomic discrimination of varieties of Mangifera indica.

Physical, Mechanical and Chemical Attributes of Mango Influenced by Variety and Post-Harvest Treatments

“…Due to the highly perishable nature of the mango fruit, a significant amount of quantitative and qualitative postharvest losses occur during marketing. Because of tropical and sub-tropical climatic nature, a great number of mango genotypes exist in Bangladesh especially in the north-western regions (Rahman et al, 2022). Ashwina and Fazli are two commercially important mango cultivars characterized bytheir late maturity, high price and availability in the market for longer periods.…”