Its delicious mangoes are equally liked in Pakistan and in the rest of the world. Mango is the best gift from Multan. It is connected with world through International Airport. It occupies almost central position in Pakistan‟s map. It is connected with the whole of the country through Pakistan Railways, National Highway and under construction motorway. Mangoes are one of the world‟s favorite fruits for food, juice, flavor, fragrance, and color. The fruit is variable in size and color, and may be yellow, orange, red or green when ripe, depending on the variety. Mangoes are sweet, with a unique taste that varies with variety. The texture of the fruit also varies from a soft and pulpy like an over-ripe plum, to firmer, like a cantaloupe or avocado. Mango is grown in slightly less than 90 tropical and sub tropical countries in the world. Asia is considered home land of the fruit. It produces three fourth of world mangoes out of which two third is being produced in India. Many of the world‟s most popular varieties of mangoes for export – for example Chaunsa, Langra, Desi, Sindhu – preferred for their taste, texture and shelf life, are already being produced in Pakistan.
TYPES
There are many known varieties of Mangoes in Pakistan. Some of the most popular ones are listed below:
LANGRA
AMAN DUSEHRI
ALPHANSO
BOMBAY
SAMMAR BAHISHT
FAJRI KALAN
MUHAMMADWALA
SAMMAR BAHISHT CHAUNSA
RATAUL (ANWAR
