Vol. 11, Issue 4 (2022)

Author(s):
Sonal D Jadhav, VN Shinde and Vijaysinha Kakade

Abstract:
Variations in plants can be characterized or evaluated by using visual, physical and biochemical attributes. This study aimed at determining diversity in mango germplasm from the, to identify the best genotype for table and juice purpose. A survey was conducted to collect, characterize and document the unique mango grown by the farmers of semi-arid climate of Parbhani district (Maharashtra). A total of 25 International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) descriptors for mango (8 for mature fruit, 9 for ripe fruit, 8 for leaf character) were selected for use in the assessment of 30 mango accessions from this district. The observations were taken from flowering, leaf, mature and ripe fruit characters during the year 2019-20. Among the different accessions, accession 15 (12.4cm) and 20 (16cm) had maximum fruit length, whereas accession 22 (240g) had large fruit weight. The highest pulp weight and juice (%) were recorded in the accession 9, 22 & 24 (150 g each) and accession 24 (65.78%) respectively. Skin thickness was observed thicker in accession 15 (1.77mm). Considering the fruit length, fruit and pulp weight, flesh colour and Juice percentage observed during this study, it can be concluded that the accession 9, 20, and 22 are suitable for juice purpose whereas accessions like 15 is suitable for table purpose being good in juice percentage, pulp weight, Turpentine flavour and firmness of flesh, fruit size, skin thickness. The accession 24 is suitable for both the purposes.