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An import ban imposed in 1989 by the United States on Indian mangoes, including the Alphonso, was lifted in April 2007. [12] However, the mangoes needed to be treated before entering the country in order to stop the introduction of non-native fruit flies, destructive fungi, and other pests that could harm American agriculture.
The city is known for the Hapus or Alphonso mangoes. 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] The building is now known as Thibaw Palace.
Alampur Beneshan stays green even on ripening - the yellowing one on the right is probably slightly over-ripe. Note the small white pores distributed all over the skin of both mangoes, which is a characteristic of this cultivar. Cut Alampur Beneshan mango. This strain shows a golden-yellow interior, common in the southern Indian strains.
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.
A mature tree can yield up to 2000 fruits in a single season. The mango is harvested from mid-May with a short shelf life of about five days. Gir Kesar: India Katchamitha: India, Philippines Katchamitha originated from India, but has become one of the most common cultivars in the Philippines where it is commonly called the "Indian mango". It is ...
Shirshi is a village in Kokan on the banks of the Jagbudi River. [1] It is part of Khed Taluka of Ratnagiri.. Shirshi, situated in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, is renowned for its exquisite Alphonso mangoes, alongside a variety of seasonal fruits such as jackfruit, cashew nuts, jamun, and chikoo.
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In 2007 the Hindustan Times reported that the site for the project was selected after the Central Electricity Commission carried out a detailed feasibility study and gave its go-ahead completely overlooking sensitivities of local alphonso growers. Alphonso is another name for a variety of mango specifically grown in this area.