Scientific Name:- Mangifera indica

Family:- Anacardiaceae
Origin Place:- Indo-Burma Region
India is the largest producer and exporter of mangoes.
Mango is the national fruit of India.
Top 5 Mango Producer States:- [2009-10]
1. Uttar Pradesh (26.33%)
2. Andhra Pradesh (18.6 %)
3. Karnataka (12.58%)
4. Bihar (6.55%)
5. Gujarat (6.32%)
The commercial way of mango broadcasting is Binear Grafting, House Bees playing an
important role in it.

IMPORTANT VARITIES

AMRAPALI:Developed @ IARI, Delhi

Plants of these variety are dwarf.
Carotene is present in excess amount.
This variety is good for intense farming, upto 1600 plants/hectare could be planted.

MALLIKA: Developed @ IARI, Delhi

Affected by Mango malfunction (
) disease.

SINDHU: This is a new variety developed by Maharashtra [Ratna x Alfanso]

In this variety seed is not found.

NIRANJAN: This is a off-season variety, but regularly grown in June-July.

LANGRA: Contains Vitamin C in adequate amount.

 Famous in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

NILAM: This variety ripens quickly.

In South India, this variety fruits twice a year.

ARUNIKA: Amrapali x Vanraj

OTHER IMPORTANT FACTS: Export Variety of India:- Hapus, Alfanso, Kesar, Gulabkhas
The Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu sees 2 Harvest of Mangoes.
Venezuela has the highest productivity of mangoes in the world but India holds 1st
position in mango production with a share of 39% of Worlds production.
Common disease in mango production are Mango Malformation and Spongy Tissue.
Alternate Bearing is also found.
Mealy Bug is main harmful insect.
Mango has internal tissue damage due to deficiency of Boron.