Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Cultivars

Cultivars: Since cultivation has been through seeds no standard cultivars are available, but there are some selections based on

I. Fruit size and shape

Baily recognized 2 types.
1. East Indian type – having long pods with 6 – 12 seeds.
2. West Indian type – having shorter pods with 1-3 seeds.



II. Based on the pulp colour

1. Yellow or brown pulp type – turning dark brown on storage it is harvested after full maturity.
2. The reddish pulp type – locally known as Raktichinch.
3. Yogeshwari – A high yielding red type released by Marathwad Agriculture University, Parbhani, Maharashtra.



II. Based on organoleptic taste

The cultivated types could be broadly classified in to 2 groups they are

• Sweet type: The ripe fruits have sweet pulp coupled with less acidity, fruits are used for desert purpose, important varieties are Makham, Waan, Secthong, Manila sweet
Pratisthan – Released by the fruit Research Station, Aurangabad.

• Sour type – The ripe fruits have sour pulp with more acidity, important varieties are No. 263 – Fruit Research Station, Aurangabad, Urigam, Cumbum.
PKM-1 – Released by Hort. Research Institute, Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu – Best for HDP (160 plants / acre).
DTS – 1 and DTS – 2 released by Dharwad Agricultural University,