Wangi Ukhty Nakal Ebot Tt Bergetar Id 50847370 Mango - Indo18 -

The cultivar, derived from a cross between the elite Indian cultivar ‘Alphonso’ and the local variety ‘Nam Dok Mai’, was selected for its early‑season fruiting, moderate tree vigor, and tolerance to anthracnose (caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides ). Preliminary field trials indicated a promising market‑ready fruit size (average weight ≈ 250 g) and an appealing orange‑red peel colour. However, comprehensive data on its post‑harvest quality attributes remain lacking.

Mangifera indica; INDO‑18; physicochemical properties; nutritional quality; sensory evaluation; tropical fruit breeding 4. Introduction Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is the world’s third most cultivated fruit, providing a valuable source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and bioactive phytochemicals (FAO, 2022). In Indonesia, mango production exceeds 1.5 Mt yr⁻¹, yet the sector is constrained by limited availability of cultivars that combine high yield, disease resistance, and superior eating quality (Sutrisno et al., 2020). The cultivar, derived from a cross between the

50847370 1. Title Physicochemical, Nutritional, and Sensory Characterisation of the Novel Mango Cultivar “INDO‑18” (Mangifera indica L.) 2. Authors & Affiliations | # | Author | Affiliation | |---|--------|-------------| | 1 | Wangi Ukhty | Department of Horticultural Science, University of Jakarta, Indonesia | | 2 | Nakal Ebot | Institute of Plant Genetics, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia | | 3 | TT Bergetar | Center for Food Quality and Safety, National Research Council, Indonesia | 50847370 1