Characterization of indigenous mango (Mangifera indica L.) cultivars of Coastal districts in Andhra Pradesh by qualitative characters

Abstract

Characterization of mango cultivars using qualitative characters has been successfully used for selection of improved cultivars for breeding programs. The study was conducted at Horticultural research station, Venkataramannagudem for evaluating the variability of mango cultivars to conserve the elite ones and to identify the superior genotypes based on fruit qualitative characters for future crop improvement. Thirty four mango cultivars were characterized using qualitative fruit characters to know the genetic diversity in mango. The cultivars Chinna Suvarnarekha, Suvarnarekha and Banglora-2 could be used as source of genes for red coloured fruits. The cultivars, Banganapalli-1, Banganapalli-3, Banglora-1, Cherukurasam, Chinnarasam, Hyder, Jalal, Kolanka Goa, Nalla Rasalu, Nuzividu Rasalu, Pandurivari Mamidi, Rajamanu, Suvarnarekha and Tella Gulabi had golden yellow to yellow orange colored pulp can be used as a source for having high β-carotene content.