Mangoes of the
Pakistan:
The Indo-Pakistan mangoes are monoembryonic and seedlings
differ invariably from each other. The wide variations
among the seedling progeny have been responsible for the
evolution of several choice varieties in both the
countries which have been further multiplied by vegetative
means and grown on large scale. These varieties have thus
been called as “Horticulture Varieties”. That is how a
large number of standard varieties have come onto being
and is cultivated in the different parts of Indo-Pakistan.
The varietal nomenclature is so much confusing that one
variety carries many names at various places and some
cases on name is applied to several varieties.
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.
Aman
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.
Fajri Kalan: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.
Muhammad Wala: 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.
Sindhri: It is a
leading variety of Sindh. Fruit shape ovalish long. Size
big, length 15 cm, breadth 8 cm. Thickness 7.4 cm. Weight
14.0 oz. Base obliquely rounded, cavity absent, Ventral
shoulder rising and round, dorsal ending in a curve. Skin
color lemon yellow when ripe. Surface smooth. Pulp color
Yellowish cadium. Texture fine and firm fibreless. Stone
medium size. Flavor pleasantly aromatic, taste sweet.
Heavy yielder, early season.
Banganpali:
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.
Neelum: 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.