Abstract

SOTO, Enio et al. Comportamiento y características de algunos cultivares promisorios de mango. Agronomía Trop. [online]. 2004, vol.54, n.2, pp.179-201. ISSN 0002-192X.

A characterization and evaluation of the productive capacity and fruit quality of the Edward, Glenn, Irwin, Otts and Parvin cultivars was made. These cultivars were introduced from Florida (USA) in the CENIAP collections as an alternative to diversify supply. Eighty three morph- agronomics descriptor were used and, based on tree dimensions and the harvest register by tree, in the different productive life periods, the productive efficiency was determined thru the fructification index. Fruit quality was evaluated thru the physical and chemical index. Results indicated that the cultivars have quality attributes that fit with the consumers requirements. The use of techniques and procedures to control tree size are suggested, thus allowing smaller planting distances and productivity in commercial farm.

Keywords : Mangífera indica L.; description; selection.