Mallika (mango)

Mango 'Mallika'
'Mallika'
Genus Mangifera
Hybrid parentage 'Neelum' x 'Dasheri' Mango
Cultivar 'Mallika'
Origin India

'Mallika' is the result of the hybridization of the Indian mango varieties 'Neelum' and 'Dasheri'.[1] The variety was introduced by Dr Anand Singh. When grafted, the tree will remain a manageable size and is appropriate for dooryard growing. Fruit is normally ready to harvest from June to July.[2]

Fruit

'Mallika' produces high quality, fiberless orange fruit. The fruit has prominent citrus, melon and honey notes and is exceptionally sweet. The cultivar met a positive reception at the Fairchild Botanic Gardens International Mango Festival.[2]

References

  1. Niir Board (1 October 2004). Cultivation Of Fruits, Vegetables And Floriculture. National Institute Of Industrial Re. pp. 181–. ISBN 978-81-86623-75-6. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Mango Trees". Virtualherbarium.org. Archived from the original on 2010-12-02. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
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