Mallika (mango)
| Mangifera 'Mallika' | |
|---|---|
 'Mallika' | |
| Genus | Mangifera |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Neelum' x 'Dasheri' Mango |
| Cultivar | 'Mallika' |
| Origin | India |
The 'Mallika' mango is the result of the hybridization of the Indian mango varieties Neelum and Dasheri.[1] The variety was introduced by Dr. Ramnath 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Mango Trees". Virtualherbarium.org. Archived from the original on 2010-12-02. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
External links
- http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8435014754824626009# Video description of Mallika by Dr. Jonathan Crane of the University of Florida
- Mango Cultivars
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