Marathwada Kesar mango

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Mangifera 'Marathwada Kesar'
Genus Mangifera
Species Mangifera indica
Cultivar 'Marathwada Kesar Mango'
Origin India

The 'Marathwada Kesar mango', is a mango cultivar primarily grown in Marathwada region of Maharashtra, India. Districts where they are primarily grown are Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Jalna, Beed and Latur. [1] [2]

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Name

The word "Marathwada" relates to the region, where it is grown while "Kesar" translates to "Saffron" in the Hindi language & Marathi language. [3]

Description

Marathwada Kesar mango, named for its saffron-like color and flavor, has the highest soluble solids content among Indian mango varieties. [4] [5] [6]

Geographical indication

It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry under the Union Government of India on 30 November 2016 (valid until 29 September 2034).

Mango Growers Association, from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar proposed the GI registration of the Marathwada Kesar Mango mango. After filing the application in 2016, the fruit was granted the GI tag in 2016 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Marathwada Kesar Mango" exclusive to the mangoes grown in the region. It thus became the first mango variety in Maharashtra (before Alphonso mango) to earn the GI tag. [7]

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References

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  2. "Kesar mangoes in Marathwada bear brunt of unseasonal weather". The Times of India. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  3. "This season, Maharashtra aims to export 5,000 tonnes of mangoes to US, Europe". The Indian Express. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
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