Evaluation of traditional mango (Mangifera indica L.) varieties of Tamil Nadu for fruit quality attributes

Abstract

Investigations were carried out at the Horticultural College and Research Institute for Woman, Trichy, to characterize traditional mango varieties of Tamil Nadu, based on quality of fruits. Evaluation was carried out in the germplasm of mango being maintained by the Government Institutions of Tamil Nadu, and commercial farmers fields and the data were documented. Based on the DUS guidelines, morphological characterization of mango was carried out at HC&RI (W), TNAU, Trichy. Survey has been made in all 32 districts of Tamil Nadu and the traditional mango varieties have been documented. On evaluation, variabilities were observed for traditional varieties for fruit and quality attributes. Among the traditional varieties, Potalma was found to be early bearer (June I – II weeks). Fibre content was found to be low in Potalma and Kodur chinnarasam. These traditional varieties with desirable traits could be utilized for further breeding programme and may be mass multiplied for commercial cultivation.