What is the science of mangoes
3 years, 6 months ago

What is the science of mangoes

Live Mint  

A perfectly ripe mango is an absolute marvel of nature. The fruit is the vehicle for the mango plant’s selfish genes and its relentless pursuit of making more copies of itself. But a perfectly ripe Imam Pasand mango starts its life as a flower on the tree. In the initial phases of the fruit’s growth, the sugars are stored as tasteless starch and the plant generates a ton of toxic chemicals in the milky white sap that oozes out of the stem, and astringent tannins and acids that serve as protection against pests and infection by microbes. The moment the embryo says “Yep, I’m ready, let’s go”, the mango tree shifts into fourth gear.

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Sweet impact: Hot weather pushes up mango yield
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sweet impact: Hot weather pushes up mango yield

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: The summer scorcher has sent the entire North India reeling, but the hot weather condition has one plus point--it is ideal for mango ripening. Mango is currently in its ripening stage and hot weather is needed for the fruit’s maturity, say agri scientists. Mango is currently in its ripening stage and hot weather is needed for the fruit’s maturity,” …

Mangoes in Tamil Nadu hit by excessive heat, but farmers hopeful
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mangoes in Tamil Nadu hit by excessive heat, but farmers hopeful

The Hindu  

When he noticed tamarind trees in his village bear plenty of fruit in January this year, P Rajkumar knew his mango yield would be poor. “This is the thumb rule my ancestors followed,” says the mango farmer based in Vanavasi in Salem district: that if tamarind trees are full of fruit, mango trees will be the opposite, and vice-versa. “In …

Mango Lovers Relish Summer Extension in Hyderabad
1 year, 5 months ago

Mango Lovers Relish Summer Extension in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Hues of mangos are fading, thanks to the extended summer, as the monsoon is approaching, the mango lovers are thronging towards the mango stalls to grab the yellow fruit. Whatever the mango is celebrated by its fans.” Dr Mohammed Safiullah, trustee of Deccan Heritage trust, Said, “we are arranging the ‘Aam Ke Dawat’ this weekend, along with the …

What is the science of mangoes
3 years, 6 months ago

What is the science of mangoes

Live Mint  

A perfectly ripe mango is an absolute marvel of nature. The fruit is the vehicle for the mango plant’s selfish genes and its relentless pursuit of making more copies of itself. But a perfectly ripe Imam Pasand mango starts its life as a flower on the tree. In the initial phases of the fruit’s growth, the sugars are stored as …

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