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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]
Keitt was reportedly a seedling of the Mulgoba cultivar that was planted on the property of Mrs. J.N. Keitt in Homestead, Florida in 1939. [1] However, recent genetic analysis suggests Keitt was actually a seedling of Brooks, which would help explain its late-season ripening and large fruit size. [2]
The original tree, a seedling of the Brooks cultivar started in September 1932, was planted on January 1, 1933 on the property of Leith D. Kent [1] in Coconut Grove, Florida. [2] [3] Kent was reportedly a cross between Brooks and Haden, which a 2005 pedigree analysis supported. [4] [5] The tree first bore fruit in 1938. It was selected, named ...
The 'Zill' mango is a named mango cultivar that originated in south Florida. History
Mango blossoms are also used in the worship of the goddess Saraswati. Mango leaves decorate archways and doors in Indian houses during weddings and celebrations such as Ganesh Chaturthi. Mango motifs and paisleys are widely used in different Indian embroidery styles, and are found in Kashmiri shawls, Kanchipuram and silk sarees.
Color, flavor, and its monoembryonic trait lend evidence that Glenn was a Haden seedling however. Glenn trees are planted in the collections of the USDA 's germplasm repository in Miami, [ 6 ] the University of Florida's Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, Florida , [ 7 ] and the Miami-Dade Fruit and Spice Park , [ 8 ] also in ...
Graham was a seedling of the Julie mango planted in Trinidad. [1] In 1932 the variety was introduced to the United States by the USDA through Florida.. Graham has become a popular nursery stock tree in Florida for home growing due to its fine flavor and good disease resistance.
The 'Kensington Pride' mango is a named commercial mango cultivar that originated in Australia. It is sometimes called the KP, Bowen or Bowen special. [1] [2] It is Australia's most popular mango, accounting for over 80% of the country's annual commercial mango market. It is considered to have a distinctive flavour and aroma when compared with ...