High resolution mapping of QTLs for fruit color and firmness in Amrapali/Sensation mango hybrids.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mango (Mangifera indica L.), acclaimed as the 'king of fruits' in the tropical world, has historical, religious, and economic values. It is grown commercially in more than 100 countries, and fresh mango world trade accounts for ~3,200 million US dollars for the year 2020. Mango is widely cultivated in sub-tropical and tropical regions of the world, with India, China, and Thailand being the top three producers. Mango fruit is adored for its taste, color, flavor, and aroma. Fruit color and firmness are important fruit quality traits for consumer acceptance, but their genetics is poorly understood.

Methods

For mapping of fruit color and firmness, mango varieties Amrapali and Sensation, having contrasting fruit quality traits, were crossed for the development of a m

SUBMITTER: Srivastav M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10282835 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature