Performance of some south Indian mango cultivars under Tarai condition of Uttarakhand

Fifteen south Indian mango cultivars were studied for their performance at Horticultural Research Centre, Patharchatta during 2016 to 2017. The fruit yield ranged from 5.17 kg/m2 (Bangalora) to 0.47 kg/m2 (Cecil). Dadha Peda, Krutha Kolamban, Mulgoa, Neelum, Royal Special and Totapuri Red Small were found to be good croppers. Maximum weight, volume and length were recorded in cv. Nariyal while fruit length of Karutha Kolamban was maximum. Pathre had maximum pulp and minimum stone content and Karutha Kolamban had the least peel content. The pulp: stone ratio was the highest in Pathre. Analytical results of mature fruits revealed a wide variation in TSS, total sugars, acidity, ascorbic acid and carotene content. Chemical analysis of ripe fruits showed maximum TSS and minimum acidity in cv. Kalank Goa, whereas the highest total sugars was recorded in Dadha Peda. The reducing sugar content varied from 2.36% in Royal Special to 6.54% in Dadha Peda and non-reducing sugar content varied from 3.89% in Cecil to 11.46% in Dadha Peda. Maximum carotene was observed in Royal Special, Neelum showed minimum fibre content. Ascorbic acid was maximum in Makram while it was minimum in Royal Special. On the basis of organoleptic test Bangalora scored maximum point.