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In 1563, Garcia da Orta wrote of Alphonsos grown in Portuguese Bombay, which were to be presented to the governor (viceroy) in Goa. [4] Alphonso is also one of the most expensive varieties of mango, [2] and is grown mainly in the Konkan region of western India. [5] [6] [7] and also grown in the Valsad and Navsari districts of South Gujarat. [8]
Mangoes grown here are characterized by their distinct aroma, smooth exterior, thin skin and thick saffron pulp. The variety is different from the Alphonso mangoes grown in the Ratnagiri district. Such is the popularity of the Devgad Alphonso mango that vendors often pass off other similar looking mangoes under the name of Devgad Alphonso.
It is also known as Kilimooku mango Bennet Alphonso: United States Beverly: United States Beverly is an almost fiber-less late season mango, grown in South Florida, fruiting between August and October. Black and Rose: India Black and Rose Bombay: India, United States Bombay is a vigorous mango tree that bears fruit in June–July in South Florida.
Mango trees grow readily from seeds, with germination success highest when seeds are obtained from mature fruits. [4] ... In 'Alphonso' mango, the lactones, and ...
After filing the application in 2016, the fruit was granted the GI tag in 2016 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Marathwada Kesar Mango" exclusive to the mangoes grown in the region. It thus became the first mango variety in Maharashtra (before Alphonso mango) to earn the GI tag. [7]
The city is known for the Hapus or Alphonso mangoes and is colloquially referred to as the Mango City. Ratnagiri is the birthplace of Indian independence activist Lokmanya Tilak . [ 3 ] Thibaw , the last king of Burma , alongside his consort Supayalat and two infant daughters were exiled to a two-storied brick mansion in Ratnagiri. [ 4 ]
Valencia Pride was recognized for its appearance, excellent production and eating qualities. Over the decades it was propagated throughout Florida both for home growing and commercial plantings. Today, Valencia Pride remains one of the more common nursery stock mangoes and is still grown on a limited commercial basis in Florida.
Hamam (हमाम) Mango, Imam Pasand or Himayat or Himam Pasand is a lesser known and exclusive mango cultivar, grown in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu states in India. The names suggest regal origins and it is said to have been the fruit of choice for India's royalty.