Other Varieties of Mango
Langra:
It has originated as a superior chance seedling near
Benares. Size medium to large, ovate, base round to
slightly flatten, shoulders equal. Beak minute but
distinct, sinus slight to absence, skin green and thin,
flesh fibreless, yellowish brown in color, scented, highly
melting, very sweet. Stone very small, flattened, oval.
Weight of an average fruit is about ¼ kg. Fruit quality
very good, bearing heavy. Season (Early to mid Season).
1st to 3rd week of July. Heavy yielder.
Amman Dusehri:
It derives its name form village between Lucknow and
Malihabad where it was originated as a superior chance
seedling. Size small to medium, oblong, ventral, shoulder
higher than dorsal, beak and sinus absent, color yellow
when ripe, skin thin, pulp fibreless, flesh firm, very
sweet, flavor nice. Stone very small, oblong, variety good
to very best, bearing heavy, mid season (July), keeping
and peeling quality good.
Alphanso, Bombay:
This is a leading commercial variety of Bombay State and
is one of the best in India. Because of its better
adaptability to humid climate it has not been able to
maintain its esteemed position in the dry districts of
Pakistan. The Alphanso is successful in some districts of
Sindh. Size medium, ovate, oblique, base obliquely
flattened, Ventral structure boarder and much higher than
dorsal, beak just a point, sinus not prominent, color of
the ripe fruit yellow or brownish yellow, skin thin, pulp
yellowish brown, flesh firm, taste very sweet, flavor
excellent, almost fibreless. Fruit quality is good. Mid
season variety harvested in July.
Sammar Bahisht:
It has originated as a superior chance seedling in
Muzaffernager U.P. It got its name because of its pleasant
flavor. Fruit medium, base slightly flattened, shoulders
equal, sinus very light, beak point prominent, skin
greenish yellow, thin, pulp yellow, very sweet, sparsely
fibrous, flavor pleasant to delicious. Stone medium and
oblong, oval. Quality of the fruit is very good, keeping
and peeling qualities well. Ripening season July-August.
Fajrikalan:
It has originated as superior chance seedling in Bihar and
gor its name after the name of lady Fajri who selected and
brought up its trees. Size big, oblong, obliquely oval,
base rounded, shoulder unequal, with ventral higher than
the dorsal, beak distinct, sinus very shallow with rounded
apex. Skin thin, pulp color pale, fibreless, taste sweet
with pleasant flavor. Juice moderate to abundant. Stone
large, oblong. Fruit quality good to very good bearing
late season August, Keeping quality good.
Muhammadwala:
Size small to medium, skin thick, yellow brown, pulp
sweet, juicy, stone medium sized, fiber very little. Very
hard variety. Season early August.
Sammar Bahisht Chausa:
It is originated as choicest seedling in a village Chausa
in Malihabad, Tehsil of Lucknow. It is also known as "Kajri"
or "Khajri". There is resemblance between the foliage of
Fajri and this variety but there are marked difference in
fruit shape and quality. Fruit medium to large ovate to
oval, base obliquely flattened, ventral shoulder raised
than the dorsal, beak distinct, sinus shallow, apex round,
skin medium in thickness, smooth, flesh firm, fibreless
with pleasant flavor and sweet taste. Juice moderately
abundant. Stone somewhat large oblong. Fruit quality good,
bearing heavy, keeping quality medium to good. Ripening
season in August (late).
Rataul (Anwar):
It has originated as a chance seedling in "Shohra-e-Afaq"
Garden in Rataul. Now is has become popular in mango
growing areas of Punjab because of its high flavor. Fruit
medium, ovate, base flattened with equal shoulders, which
are rounded, beak not prominent, absent in some cases,
sinus absent, and apex round. Skin medium thick. Flesh
firm, fibreless, flavor very pleasant, with very sweet
taste. Juice moderately abundant. Some medium oval. Fruit
quality very good. Ripening season in July (Mid-Season).
Keeps well in storage.
Bangapali:
Another variety of Sindh. Fruit shape is obliquely oval,
Size is big, length about 14 cm. Breadth 9.1 cm Thickness
8.2 cm. Weight 22.0 oz. Base obliquely flattened. Cavity
not prominent. Stalk inserted obliquely. Shoulders ventral
typically razed, broader and much more higher than dorsal.
Back almost rounded. Skin color dark green and glazy when
unripe. Yellowish light green with very light crimson
patches when ripe. Surface smooth, shining. Dots small
distinct. Glands small, crowded.
Neelam:
Quality variety of Sindh. Fruit shape ovate, size small,
length 7.7cm breath 5.9cm thickness 5.6cm weight 5.0oz.
The base is rounded. Stalk inserted squarely. Cavity
slight to absent, Shoulders unequal. Ventral is higher
than dorsal, back rounded. Sinus slight to shallow, Beak
acute to obtuse. Apex rounded, Skin color sea green when
unripe & yellow with reddish tinge when ripe. Surface
smooth. Small dots with numerous small glands.
Mango Export 2000-2001
Th etotal production (estimated) is 988 thousand tonns.
The total export during this is 183 thousand tonns with
value of 3,453 million ruppees.
Source: Source: Ministry of Food, Agriculture and
Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Federal
Bureau of Federal Bureau of Statistics