VARIATION IN MORPHOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS AMONG THREE CULTIVARS OF MANGO (MANGIFERA INDICA L.)
Keywords:
Mangifera indica, mango varieties, Sindhri, Langra, Kingstone Pride, morpho-biochemical, characterization, breeding, fruit quality.Abstract
Mango (Mangifera indica L.), widely known as the “King of Fruits,” is prized for its unique aroma, rich flavor, and high nutritional value, underscoring its economic and dietary significance. Accurate characterization of mango varieties is crucial for effective genetic improvement and breeding programs.
This study, conducted at the Horticultural Research Station in Bahawalpur, evaluated and characterized three mango cultivars—Sindhri, Langra, and Kingstone Pride—using an integrated morpho-biochemical approach. Morphological parameters, including fruit length, width, peel weight, pulp weight, stone weight, and total fruit weight, were measured alongside biochemical attributes such as total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), ascorbic acid content, total phenolic content, anthocyanins, carotenoids, and the activities of antioxidant enzymes (peroxidase [POD] and catalase [CAT]).
The results revealed considerable variation among the cultivars. Langra demonstrated superior morphological performance, Sindhri excelled in fruit quality characteristics, and Kingstone Pride exhibited the greatest antioxidative capacity. These findings highlight significant genotypic diversity in both morphological and biochemical traits, providing a valuable basis for future mango breeding and cultivar improvement efforts.
