Mango breeding

Mango breeding is the process of developing new mango cultivars with desired traits, such as improved fruit quality, disease resistance, and yield. There are two main methods of mango breeding:

  • Hybridization: This involves crossing two different mango cultivars to produce a new hybrid. The hybrid will inherit traits from both parents, and the breeder can select for the desired traits.
  • Mutation breeding: This involves exposing mango seeds to mutagens, which are agents that can cause mutations in the DNA. These mutations can lead to new traits, which can then be selected for by the breeder.

The process of mango breeding is long and complex, and it can take many years to develop a new cultivar. However, the benefits of mango breeding can be significant, as it can lead to the development of new cultivars that are more resistant to pests and diseases, have better fruit quality, and are more productive.

Here are the steps involved in mango breeding:

  1. Select the parents: The first step is to select two mango cultivars that have the desired traits. The parents should be compatible, meaning that they can produce viable offspring.
  2. Cross the parents: The parents can be crossed by hand pollination or by natural pollination.
  3. Grow the seedlings: The seeds from the cross will produce seedlings. The seedlings will need to be grown in a nursery for several years before they can be evaluated for their traits.
  4. Evaluate the seedlings: The seedlings will need to be evaluated for their traits, such as fruit quality, disease resistance, and yield. The seedlings with the desired traits will be selected for further breeding.
  5. Repeat the process: The process of mango breeding can be repeated to develop new cultivars with even better traits.

Here are some tips for mango breeding:

  • Use a variety of parents to increase the genetic diversity of the offspring.
  • Select parents that are compatible and that have the desired traits.
  • Grow the seedlings in a nursery for several years before evaluating them.
  • Evaluate the seedlings for their traits carefully.
  • Repeat the process to develop new cultivars with even better traits.

Mango breeding is a complex process, but it can be a rewarding one. By following these steps, you can help to develop new mango cultivars that are better suited for your needs.

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مكافحة آفات المانجو بدون مبيدات

يستعرض الفيديو أمثلة عملية في مكافحة آفات المانجو في الحدائق المنزلية والمزارع المنتجة بدون استخدام مبيدات كيميائية، وذلك باستخدام بدائل المبيدات الآمنة وهي المستخلصات الطبيعية من بعض الأشجار وثمار الخضر وأوراق بعض النباتات العطرية، مثل أوراق وبذور أشجار النيم وأوراق الريحان وقرون الشطة وفصوص الثوم، مع شرح مبسط لطريقة تحضير محاليل رش تلك المستخلصات لكل آفة على حدة، ومرفق ملف كامل للتحميل يحتوي على جداول الخامات والآفات مبيناً طريقة التحضير والاستخدام.




مكافحة آفات المانجو بلا مبيدات
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