International Journal of Horticulture, 2024, Vol.14, No.3, 169-174 http://hortherbpublisher.com/index.php/ijh 173 Maximum seed weight (41 gm) was recorded in variety Baramasi, minimum seed weight (22.7 gm) was seen in Dasheri. Variety Kalkatiya has maximum seed thickness (2.16 cm) whereas minimum seed thickness (1.56 cm) in Nam Dok Mai. Maximum epidermal thickness (0.333 cm) in Bombay but minimum epidermal thickness (0.113 cm) was recorded in Amrapali (Table 2). In a study by Saheda et al. (2019), the Dasheri, Neelam, and Mallika varieties showed similar results to this research regarding fruit length, fruit width, fruit weight, and seed weight. 3 Concluding Remarks This study provides a detailed analysis of the pomological characteristics of ten mango (Mangifera indica) varieties grown in the Sarlahi district of Nepal, revealing significant differences in fruit and seed dimensions and weights. These findings offer valuable insights for breeders, enabling them to utilize the variability of desirable genotypes to develop superior mango varieties. Additionally, the results provide farmers with the necessary information to select the most suitable varieties based on specific traits, thereby improving yield and quality. Although the scope of this study is somewhat limited, the results highlight the diversity of mango varieties and their performance under different environmental conditions. This underscores the importance of expanding the research scope and further analyzing environmental impacts. Future research should include a wider range of varieties and regions to obtain more comprehensive data and conclusions, thereby providing a more solid scientific foundation for mango cultivation and breeding. Particularly, experiments conducted under various climatic and soil conditions will enhance the understanding of how these factors affect mango growth and quality, guiding agricultural practices and policy-making. Furthermore, considering the impact of climate change on agriculture, future studies should also focus on the resilience and adaptability of mango varieties to ensure stable yields and high-quality fruits under variable climatic conditions. By comprehensively addressing these factors, this study not only provides practical guidance for current mango cultivation but also offers important scientific insights for future agricultural development and variety improvement. Authors’ contributions Kiran Thapa carried out the original draft writing, investigation, conceptualization, methodology, and data collection and analysis. Manish Thapa contributed to the investigation, conceptualization, and data collection. Ganga Dulal was involved in the writing review and editing, and methodology. Randhir Paudel participated in the writing review and editing, and methodology. Susma Adhikari took part in the writing review and editing, and formal analysis. Arati Chapai engaged in the writing review and editing, methodology, and drafting of the manuscript. Sonam Kumari Kalwar contributed to the writing review and editing, and conceptualization. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. Acknowledgement Special gratitude to Tropical Horticulture Center, Sarlahi and Agriculture and forestry university, Bharatpur, Nepal for providing necessary assistance during this research work. Conflict of Interest Disclosure The authors affirm that this research was conducted without any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. References Bally I.S.E., 2006, Mangifera indica (mango), Species profiles for pacific island agroforestry, 1-25. Geetha G.A., Shivashankara K.S., and Reddy Y.T N., 2016, Varietal variations in temperature response for hermaphrodite flower production and fruit set in mango (Mangifera indica L), South African Journal of Botany, 106: 196-203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2016.07.011 Humayun M., and Babu R.S., 2002, Studies on fruit-bud differentiation in mango (Mangifera indica L.) under South Indian conditions. Journal of Applied Horticulture, 4(1): 27-29. https://doi.org/10.37855/jah.2002.v04i01.08
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjQ4ODYzNA==