Mangifera indica mango.

Abstract

Abstract This chapter focuses on the origin, morphological and physiological characteristics, cultivation history, breeding, vegetative propagation methods, cryopreservation of embryos and molecular genetics of mangoes (Mangifera indica). The importance of genetic manipulation in improving the fruit quality, eliminating physiological disorders of certain selections (internal breakdown of fruit), altering tree architecture and increasing resistance to insect pests and diseases is also discussed.