Increasing mango productivity through high density planting

Abstract

Despite being the world leader in mango production, India's productivity is low (9.7 MT /ha) in comparison to Brazil's 12.50 MT /ha. Mango's low output is due to inadequate orchard floor management, sparse planting density, poor canopy control, and lack of training, pruning, nutrient, and water management practices. Furthermore, due to the long gestation period and late orchard income, the present generation is unwilling to adopt mango cultivation. On the other hand, the introduction of dwarf, high and regular yielding cultivars, as well as high density planting strategies, have opened up new commercial options for mango production.