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UF Researchers Seek to Develop Tastier Mangos
« on: October 02, 2018, 03:19:11 PM »

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Re: UF Researchers Seek to Develop Tastier Mangos
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2018, 04:02:20 PM »
Novel idea...

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« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2018, 06:49:10 PM »
Yes i like to buy new mango...

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« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2018, 08:48:36 AM »
It seems like a highly scientific approach.  I guess we'll see if they come up with any varieties that are better than the new Zill creations.  Go Gators!  (UF is now #8 public university in America--USNews ranking.)
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« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2018, 05:55:15 PM »
“ In addition, the U.S. per capita consumer consumption of mango fruit has increased from 1.2 pounds per person in 1996 to 4.8 pounds in 2013, according to the National Mango Board.”

So forum members’ consumption skews the population average.

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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2018, 06:02:31 PM »
haha! It's probably true. I probably go through 500 pounds worth in a typical mango season. Literally put in 10 pounds during the 3 month mango season.

“ In addition, the U.S. per capita consumer consumption of mango fruit has increased from 1.2 pounds per person in 1996 to 4.8 pounds in 2013, according to the National Mango Board.”

So forum members’ consumption skews the population average.
Jeff  :-)

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« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2018, 08:03:54 PM »
I"m skeptical they can beat Gary Zill :-)

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It seems like a highly scientific approach.  I guess we'll see if they come up with any varieties that are better than the new Zill creations.  Go Gators!  (UF is now #8 public university in America--USNews ranking.)
Jeff  :-)

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« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2018, 06:02:40 PM »
I"m skeptical they can beat Gary Zill :-)

Cookie Monster is a Gator :D

It seems like a highly scientific approach.  I guess we'll see if they come up with any varieties that are better than the new Zill creations.  Go Gators!  (UF is now #8 public university in America--USNews ranking.)

It might prove circular but I’d go a step further. Test Zill’s mangoes against popular commercial varieties and see if there are specific genes that differentiate them.  Breed for those genes and confirm it in fact they convey desired traits. One day we will have smart phone enabled app that will analyze a seedlings leaf and determine its potential....

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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2018, 09:49:45 AM »
haha! It's probably true. I probably go through 500 pounds worth in a typical mango season. Literally put in 10 pounds during the 3 month mango season.

“ In addition, the U.S. per capita consumer consumption of mango fruit has increased from 1.2 pounds per person in 1996 to 4.8 pounds in 2013, according to the National Mango Board.”

So forum members’ consumption skews the population average.
Spread the word, Mango season in South Florida typically goes from Early March to October if you have enough mango variety. Here's a UF blog mentioning some early & late choices common to S. Fl.    http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/palmbeachco/2018/08/23/mangoes-are-still-in-season/

I still have quite a few mangos available for picking & hope you do toooo...  :P

It is quite easy for one to have tree picked mangos for just over half the year in S. Fl. by planting several varieties.

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Re: UF Researchers Seek to Develop Tastier Mangos
« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2018, 10:12:13 AM »
Venus might be one to add to the list of late seasoners. I had fruit into October on mine.

haha! It's probably true. I probably go through 500 pounds worth in a typical mango season. Literally put in 10 pounds during the 3 month mango season.

“ In addition, the U.S. per capita consumer consumption of mango fruit has increased from 1.2 pounds per person in 1996 to 4.8 pounds in 2013, according to the National Mango Board.”

So forum members’ consumption skews the population average.
Spread the word, Mango season in South Florida typically goes from Early March to October if you have enough mango variety. Here's a UF blog mentioning some early & late choices common to S. Fl.    http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/palmbeachco/2018/08/23/mangoes-are-still-in-season/

I still have quite a few mangos available for picking & hope you do toooo...  :P

It is quite easy for one to have tree picked mangos for just over half the year in S. Fl. by planting several varieties.
Jeff  :-)

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Re: UF Researchers Seek to Develop Tastier Mangos
« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2018, 10:25:29 AM »
Didn't realize Kensington Pride was that late.