GM Mango

Mango is considered the "apple" or "peach" of the tropics and the most commonly eaten fruit in this part of the world. Out of the total tropical fruits produced, 40% are mangoes. Around 63% of the world's total produce comes from India with over 1000 varieties commercially available. Aside from India, the major producers of mangoes are Brazil, China, Haiti, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Thailand and Venezuela. These countries provide us with a year-round supply of this delicious fruit.

Mangoes are picked when they are just about to ripen. But once it is ripe, the fruit easily bruises and careful handling is essential to avoid damage. Because of this, studies on how to delay ripening of mangoes are being done. The breeding of mangoes for improved flavor characteristics is being carried out at the Queensland Department of Primary Industries in Australia and the Department of Fruit Trees of Agricultural Research Organization at the Volcani Center in Israel.

Related topics:

• Delayed ripening
• Improved flavor characterisitics

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