It was a flowing plant before its 'haplotype' was genetically modified to produce bigger fruits which means it has to compromise its' flower as it won't be able to hold up or it will snap off before it ripens or the branch will. read more
Mango tree produces true flowers composed of calyx, corolla, androecium and gynoecium. Furthermore, it produces seeds having two cotyledons covered with a pericarp. The scientific name of mango is ‘Mangifera indica’ and it belongs to Anacardiaceae family. read more
In mango orchards, several cultivars are often grown in order to improve pollination. Many desired cultivars are monoembryonic and must be propagated by grafting or they do not breed true. A common monoembryonic cultivar is 'Alphonso', an important export product, considered as "the king of mangoes". read more