Vol. 9, Special Issue 10, Part H (2025)

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the most important tropical fruits in India, cultivated for both table use and processing, as its diverse genetic resources, the Appemidi group of cultivars is particularly prized for pickle preparation due to its distinctive aroma. To assess their potential for vegetative propagation, an investigation was carried out during 2024-25 in the Appemidi mother block at Ankur Nursery, Ripponpet, Shivamogga district, Karnataka state. The study comprised eight cultivars viz., Dombesara jeerige, Genasinakuni jeerige, Kalkoppa jeerige, Quadragi jeerige, Adderi jeerige, Sada appe, Karpooradappe and Kanchappe, evaluated in a randomized block design with three replications. Significant variations were observed among the cultivars for leaf length, leaf breadth, leaf area, dry matter accumulation, survivability and biochemical constituents such as protein, phenol, carbohydrate and total sugars. Dombesara jeerige recorded the maximum values for these parameters, indicating superior vigour and physiological efficiency, followed by Quadragi jeerige, whereas Adderi jeerige consistently showed the lowest performance. Overall, Dombesara jeerige proved to be the most promising cultivar in terms of survivability, dry matter production and biochemical efficiency with softwood grafting.