Evaluation of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) cultivars on the basis of flowering and fruiting behaviour of fruit under faizabad condition

Abstract

The main aim of the research was to investigate the flowering and fruiting behaviour of mango fruit. The earliest emergence of panicle was recorded in Bombay Green (31 Jan), whereas the minimum time for 50% flowering (12.67 days) and period of bud break to full bloom (22.33 days) were recorded in Gulab Khas. The maximum fruit set per shoot (3.83), fruit retention (5.80%) and fruit yield (127.63 Kg) along with the minimum fruit drop were recorded in Dashehari (94.20%). Overall it can be concluded on the basis of panicle emergence and period of bud break to full bloom of fruits, Bombay Green and Gulab Khas were observed as early variety whereas Dashehari as mid season variety to be found best under Faizabad condition. These cultivars posses high fruit retention, high yield and minimum fruit drop and its superior overall the varieties under this study.