Mango, Mangifera indica L. is one of the most important foreign currencies earning fruit crop of Pakistan, through exporting to many countries, mainly to Dubai, Saudi Arabia, UK, Germany, France, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, Singapore and Malaysia. It is known as the “King of fruits”, because the mango fruit is nutritionally rich in carbohydrates and vitamin A and C. It is relished and liked by every one for its flavour and dietetic value and is also claimed to be of medicinal value. For instance, chutney made from the green (unripe) fruit is considered to be an effective antidote for mild forms of sunstroke. Apart from this, unique mango recipe such as mango ice cream, mango milk shakes, mango squashes etc. are favourite desserts. Mango juice, jelly, marmalade, pickles etc. are also commonly consumed.

Pakistan offers a wide choice of near about 200 mango varieties. Some of the most famous varieties are Sindhri, Dusheri, Summer Behist Chaunsa, Anwar Ratole and Langra. These varieties were released from 1949 to 1967, with yield potential of 8000 to 21600 kg/ha; after which no any popular variety has been released or if is released, most of us are unaware to that! All varieties are differing in fruit characters, viz.: taste, flavour, colour, tinges, shape and size, traits that determine the quality of the fruit and hence its market value at home and overseas.