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A mango is an edible stone fruit produced by the tropical tree Mangifera indica. It originated from the region between northwestern Myanmar , Bangladesh , and northeastern India . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] M. indica has been cultivated in South and Southeast Asia since ancient times resulting in two types of modern mango cultivars: the "Indian type" and the ...
Mangifera indica, commonly known as mango, is an evergreen [3] species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. [4] It is a large fruit tree, capable of growing to a height and width of 30 m (100 ft). [5] There are two distinct genetic populations in modern mangoes – the "Indian type" and the "Southeast Asian type". [6]
Jack Fruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and is widely cultivated in tropical regions of Bangladesh. Brazil: Cupuaçu: Theobroma grandiflorum [citation needed] Belgium: Apple: Malus domestica [citation needed] Bulgaria: Apple: Malus domestica [citation needed] Cambodia: Chicken egg banana (chek pong moan in Khmer) Musa aromatica [11]
The Alphonso mango is a named mango cultivar that originates from India. As of now, it is one of the world's mostly prized mangoes, known for its exquisite saffron-coloured flesh and can be eaten raw or used extensively in dishes and desserts.
A raw Ataulfo mango is 81% water, 17% carbohydrates, 1% protein, and 1% fat (table). In a reference amount of 100 g (3.5 oz), raw Autaulfo mango supplies 71 calories, and is a rich source of vitamin C (187% of the Daily Value, DV) and a moderate source of copper (11% DV) (table). The Ataulfo mango is a source of B-carotene, a provitamin A ...
Mangifera is a genus of flowering plants in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae.It contains 64 species, with the best-known being the common mango (Mangifera indica).The center of diversity of the genus is in the Malesian ecoregion of Southeast Asia, particularly in Sumatra, Borneo, and the Malay Peninsula.
The 'Tommy Atkins' mango is a named mango cultivar. Although generally not considered to be the best in terms of sweetness and flavor, [ 1 ] it is valued for its very long shelf life and tolerance of handling and transportation with little or no bruising or degradation.
Original 'Kent' mango tree, Coconut Grove, Florida. Kent trees are planted in the collections of the USDA's germplasm repository in Miami, Florida, [7] the University of Florida's Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, Florida, [8] and the Miami–Dade Fruit and Spice Park, [9] also in Homestead. The original tree still stands in ...