Amrapali (mango)

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Mangifera 'Amrapali'
Neelum'
Cultivar'Amrapali'
OriginIndia, 1971

The 'Amrapali'

Indian Agriculture Research Institute in Delhi. Since then this mango has been introduced to farms and orchards across India. Amrapali Mango was first planted in West Bengal in Chakdaha, Nadia district
. The seed was given by Dr. Pijush Kanti Majumdar.

Characteristics

The tree is a

β carotene content than other commercial varieties of mango. However, it is known to have a shorter shelf life. The average yield is 16 tonnes / hectare.[1] [2]

References

  1. ^ Singh, Ranjan Kumar; Singh, R N (2010). "Effect of Post Harvest Treatments on Shelf life of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Fruits cv. Amrapali". Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 1 (4): 415–418.
  2. ^ Fruit growing by J S Bal