Characterization of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Fruit and Fruit Pulp of Some Mango Varieties of Ranaghat Market Area, Ranaghat, West Bengal

Mango is an economically and nutritionally significant fruit species, widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions in India.This fruit offers substantial health advantages when consumed fresh and when mature (Sarkar, 2016).The tropical and subtropical climate of West Bengal, especially in regions like Malda, Murshidabad, and Nadia, is ideal for mango cultivation.The state contributes approximately 7.4% of India's total mango production, making it one of the leading mango-producing states in the country.Ranaghat, Nadia district, West Bengal, is famous for the availability of different kinds of mango varieties.This study aimed to characterize selected mango varieties using the Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability (DUS) testing framework.Different mango varieties have different morphological characteristics, including fruit size, shape, peel colour, pulp colour, fibre content, and unique taste, flavour, and fragrance.Several cultivated mango varieties, which are available in the Ranaghat market area-Himsagar, Langra, Amrapali, Chaunsa, Bombai, Fazli, Chatterjee, Golapkhas and Golapjam, were evaluated for fruit and pulp traits.The investigation reveals extremely high pulp juiciness in Himsagar, Chaunsa, and Golapjam.The amount of fibre is higher in Chaunsa and Golapkhas.Himsagar, Langra, Amrapali, Bombai, Golapkhas, and Fazli varieties are commonly found in regional markets during the mango season.