Effect of cultar on flowering, fruiting and fruit quality of mango cv. Langra

Cultar was used to induce flowering in mango cv. Langra during off year. It was applied in both on and off years. Effects were more pronounced in off year than on year. It was found that soil application of cultar @ 5 g a.i./tree was most effective to induce more number of flowering shoots and improved fruit set and fruit retention during the off year. Highest fruit yield during of year was recorded under soil application of culta @ 5 g a.i./tree followed by 10 g a.i./tree, the yield being 54.26 and 52.27 kg/tree respectively. Soil treatment with cultar also improved fruit quality.