Mango fruit quality plays a significant role in fruit storage. It also directly affects the economic value of fruit in the national and international markets. However, deterioration of soil health due to low organic matter is a major hurdle for mango growers. Scientists suggest incorporation of organic matter. However, high temperature and low precipitation lead to oxidation of organic residues in soil. On the other hand, biochar is gaining the attention of growers due to its resistance against decomposition. It can improve soil physicochemical attributes. Limited literature is available regarding biochar effects on the quality attributes of mango. Therefore, the current study was planned to investigate the effects of acidified biochar on mango quality and yield attributes in alkaline soil. Five levels of biochar, i.e., 0, 5, 10, 20 and 40 Mg/ha, were applied in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Results showed that 20 and 40 Mg/ha acidified biochar significantly enhanced fruit retention, sugar contents, ash contents and TSS of mango compared to control. A significant increase in mango fruit weight and yield per plant validated the efficacious role of 40 Mg/ha acidified biochar over control. Furthermore, the maximum significant decrease in fruit juice acidity signified the imperative functioning of 40 Mg/ha acidified biochar in alkaline soil. In conclusion, 40 Mg/ha acidified biochar application can improve mango quality and yield attributes in alkaline soil. More investigations on different soil types, climatic zones and mango varieties are recommended to declare 40 Mg/ha acidified biochar as the best treatment for improvement in the quality and yield of mango fruit in alkaline soils.

The preservation of mango quality during storage is crucial for extending shelf life, reducing post-harvest losses, and ensuring consumer satisfaction. This study examined the impact of different storage temperatures on the quality attributes of mangoes (cv. Sindri) over a storage duration of 0, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days. Mangoes were stored at 8°C, 12°C, and 16°C. The study evaluated pH, titratable acidity, total soluble solids, vitamin C content, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, color changes, and sensory qualities. Results indicated that the pH increased with higher storage temperatures, while titratable acidity and total soluble solids decreased, with the least reduction observed at 8°C. Vitamin C, phenolic, and flavonoid contents also declined, with minimal reductions at 8°C. Color changes were minor at 8°C but significant at 16°C. Sensory evaluation showed the best texture, flavor, aroma, appearance, and overall acceptability at 8°C. The impact of storage duration was significant, with most parameters showing a consistent decline in quality over time, particularly after 21 and 28 days. Thus, storing mangoes at 8°C effectively preserves their quality attributes during storage

An investigation was carried out at the Mango Research Station in Shujabad, Pakistan, to assess the efficacy of different scion kinds on various rootstocks of mango (Mangifera indica L.) in a nursery setting. The study comprised of thirty-six treatments, which consisted of twelve different rootstocks (Chaunsa, Langra, Anwar Ratol, Dusheri, Sindhri, Beganapalli, Malda, Fazli, Gulab Khas, Alphonso, Lal Baug, and Local) and three scion kinds (Sindhri, Chaunsa, and Langra). Anwar Ratol demonstrated the quickest germination period, the longest length of sprout, the highest rate of successful grafting, the tallest height of the grafted plant, and the greatest number of leaves per graft. These figures were recorded as 13.47 days, 7.08 cm, 92.17%, 30.4 cm, and 19.33 leaves, respectively. The Fazli rootstock exhibited the greatest scion girth and root-collar diameter, measuring 5.87 mm and 6.77 mm, respectively. Chaunsa, a type of scion, exhibited the fastest sprout emergence time (16.92 days), the greatest sprout length (6.39 cm), a high success rate of grafting (88.83%), a tall height of the grafted plant (27.74 cm), a scion girth of 5.75 mm, and a root-collar diameter of 6.61 mm. The grafting of Chaunsa scion onto Anwar Ratol rootstock resulted in the shortest sprouting time (12.4 days), the longest sprout length (8.15 cm), the best success rate of grafting (97%), the tallest grafted plant (34.55 cm), and the greatest number of leaves per graft (20.7). There were no significant variations seen in the scion girth and root-collar diameter in this particular combination

Assessment of the genetic distinctiveness of a cultivar through morphological descriptors is an important tool for both the registration and the protection. New mango genotypes have been improved using valuable diverse germplasm resources to ensure food security. DNA fingerprinting based simple sequence repeats (SSR)-markers have been the most broadly used, effective and accurate in evaluation of genetic characterization of a cultivar. Molecular breeding is an effective source of genetic gain after improvement of fruit trees using marker assisted genomic selection. Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is an allotetraploid (2n = 4X= 40) drupe fruit and has high nutritional value belongs to genus Mangifera and family Anacardiaceae. Mango cultivars are used with worldwide acceptance to pharmacological, ethnomedical, and phytochemical industries. This study investigated the molecular evaluation of a new mango cultivar ‘Azeem Chaunsa’ using a set of the most effective 50 hyper-variable polymorphic SSR markers. Highly specific DNA fingerprints were identified in the genome of this mango cultivar, ‘Azeem Chaunsa’ compared with three standard cultivars such as Sindhri, Samar Bahisht (S.B) Chaunsa and Sufaid Chaunsa. Our results showed that SSR markers could efficiently assess genetic diversity in mango. An agglomerative hierarchical clustering method was used to construct dendrogram based on the ‘Unweighted Pair- Group Method with Arithmetic Mean’ (UPGMA). The genetic similarity coefficients were recorded between the mangos cultivars ranged from 0.49 to 0.67. Cultivar identification (CID) evaluates association among standard cultivars and Azeem Chaunsa and further concludes significant variations. CID results concluded that cultivar ‘Azeem Chaunsa’ varied significantly from the check cultivar, Sindhri (46.2%), S.B Chaunsa (45%) and Sufaid Chaunsa (46.7%). The results obtained in this study will orient cultivar identification strategies for a successful future mango breeding programmes in the context of climate change.

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) orchard propagation is dependent on the generation of vigorous and graftable seedlings. The objective of the research will be to determine the best sowing period to plant Mangifera indica L. cv. SB Chaunsa seedlings in climatic conditions of Shujabad, Pakistan, to yield healthy seedlings. The study was carried out in 2022-2024 in the Mango Research Station; it had four sowing periods, namely 15-30 July (T1), 1-15 August (T2), 16-30 August (T3), and 1-15 September (T4) and was fully randomized. Data was recorded before grafting of rootstock, including growth vigor, growth index, root length, root-shoot length, root and shoot biomass, seedling girth, number of flushes, seedling height, and percentage of graftable seedlings in March and August. The findings show that late July (T1) seedlings yielded the most vigorous seedlings that had the best grafting success (83 in March and 91 in August). By comparison, the latter led to poorer germination of sown in September, low levels of germination, and success in grafting because of poor temperature conditions. The results have shown that mid-to-late July is the best period of sowing to achieve the highest seedling vigor and graftability under subtropical climatic conditions. The research would be of great use to commercial nurseries and mango growers who seek to consider the best propagation approaches in order to achieve high productivity of orchards.

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a tropical appealing nutritional fruit that has post-harvest issues especially its storage and shelf life. The high climacteric period of mangoes especially the cultivar, Azeem Chaunsa, exposes them to rapid spoilage of harvest, which impairs quality in transportation and storage. The present research aims at examining the influence of various storage temperatures (8°C, 12 °C, and 16 °C) on morphological, physiological and biochemical characteristics of Azeem Chaunsa mangoes, with an emphasis on maximizing shelf life without impacting on the quality of the product. The mangoes were kept in controlled environment that had 90 percent humidity up to 28 days. Parameters such as weight loss, chilling injury, total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA) and texture profile and sensory characteristics were determined after 7 days. The findings indicated that mangoes kept at 12 °C had the highest overall quality retention with minimum chilling injury and less weight loss and were able to last in shelf life up to 21 days. Conversely, mangoes stored at 8 °C and 16 °C deteriorated rapidly after 14 and 21 days, respectively. The results imply that Azeem Chaunsa mangoes store best at a 12 o C temperature, which is why it is a possible recommendation to use in commercial storage.