ISHS Acta Horticulturae 182: I International Symposium on Taxonomy of Cultivated Plants
MANGO CULTIVARS: NOMENCLATURE AND REGISTRATION |
| Author: | S.N. Pandey |
| Abstract:
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is bestowed with a great variation resulting into more than one thousand cultivars. The lack of systematic approach in naming of mango cultivars in the past has resulted in a great confusion in their nomenclature due to many synonyms and duplication of names in the absence of any rules governing nomenclature. The originator or finder of a cyultivar was free to allot any name at his will. Realizing the gravity of the situation, the International Society for Horticultural Science has recognized the Division of Fruits and Horticultural Technology of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (India) as the International Registration Authority for Mango Cultivars. While naming a cultivar this Authorithy (IRA-Mango) follows the rules of the International Code of Nomenclature of Cultivated Plants and makes specific consideration that every cultivar worthy recognition should have a name and the same name should not be given to any other cultivar. This Authority has prepared an international directory of mango cultivars entitled 'International Check List of Mango Cultivars' comprising chief characteristics of 793 cultivars from different countries of the world which also includes the synonyms. Breeders, nurserymen, growers and organizations engaged in the evolution of mango cultivars should check up with IRA (mango) whether the proposed name is available for use. Registration of newly evolved cultivars at the international level will go a long way in removing further confusion in the names of mango cultivars and enabling growers for getting true to the type planting material. Any person or organization can register names of cultivars with IRA (mango). This Authority will issue a certificate to the originator of cultivar. The cultivars offered for registration must be described by the originator in a form to be supplied by this Authority free upon request. A nominal fee of Indian Rupees one hundred will be charged for registering a cultivar. | |
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