The Dasheri mango is a
mango cultivar
The following is a list of some prominent mango cultivars. Worldwide, hundreds of mango cultivars are known.
Most commercial cultivars belong to ''Mangifera indica'', while a few commercial varieties grown in Southeast Asia belong to other ''Man ...
which originated in a village near
Malihabad in
Lucknow district in 18th century. It is a sweet and fragrant variety of
mango
A mango is an edible stone fruit produced by the tropical tree '' Mangifera indica''. It originated from the region between northwestern Myanmar, Bangladesh, and northeastern India. ''M. indica'' has been cultivated in South and Southeast As ...
grown in
North India
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, the southern state
Andhra Pradesh
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,
Nepal
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, and
Pakistan
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.
Malihabad in
Uttar Pradesh
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is the largest producer.
History
Dasheri mango was first grafted in the 18th century by Abdul Hameed Khan Kandhari in his "Hamidiya" plant nursery. He used a seedling from a mango tree that resembled the Dasheri variety in appearance but differed in taste. This original tree was located in the gardens of the Nawab of Dasheri village. When
Abdul Hameed Khan Kandhari, the zamindar of
Malihabad, learned about the tree, he requested permission from the owner to take its saplings. He conducted extensive research and, using his deep knowledge, grafted it with another plant to create a new variety of mango, which he named after the village—Dasheri.
Since then, Dasheri mango plants have been cultivated and planted across India. The mother plant, from which the original Dasheri variety was developed, still exists in Dasheri village near Kakori, Lucknow. The first orchard of Dasheri mangoes was established in Allupur,
Malihabad, and the legacy of Abdul Hameed Khan Kandhari continues to be preserved by the Kandhari Pathans of
Malihabad. The mother plant is believed to be over 300 years old.
This mango has the ability to get the attention. Its flavor and aroma are unmatched.
Nutritional benefits
Dasheri mangoes are great source of fibre to help with digestion and vitamin C to boost the immune system. The fruits are an excellent source of
zinc
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,
vitamin E
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, iron, calcium, and other quantities of zinc,
vitamin A
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, folate, and other minerals that support proper organ function. Dasheri mangoes include phytochemicals in the skin that may have antioxidant-like qualities to alleviate inflammation in addition to vitamins and minerals.
Exports
The Dasheri mango is exported internationally to various countries including Singapore, Hong Kong, The Philippines, Malaysia, and other countries in South-East Asia.
References
Dasheri MangoDasheri Mango plant propagationOldest Plant of Dasehri
External links
Dasheri VillageDasheri Mango's Mother Plant
Mango cultivars of India
Flora of the Indian subcontinent
Environment of Andhra Pradesh
Environment of Uttar Pradesh
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