FRUITS

VARIETY OF FRUITS EXPORT FROM INDIA

VARIETIES

1.Mangoe
2.Grape
3.Pomegranate
4.Banana
5.Orange

6.Apple

7.Pineapple

8.Litchis

9.Guavas

10.Papayas

11.Watermelon

12. Dragon fruit

MANGOE

India boasts a wide variety of mangoes, with popular varieties including Alphonso, Kesar, Dasheri, Langra, and Chausa, each known for its unique taste and characteristics.

Here's a more detailed look at some of the prominent mango varieties in India:

Popular Varieties:
  • Alphonso (Hapusa):

    Renowned as the “king of mangoes,” Alphonso mangoes are known for their sweetness, aromatic fragrance, and juicy texture. They are primarily grown in Maharashtra and Gujarat. 

  • Kesar:

    Originating from Gujarat, Kesar mangoes are known for their distinctive fragrance and a blend of sweetness and tanginess. 

  • Dasheri:

    A popular variety in North India, Dasheri mangoes are known for their large size, sweet taste, and aromatic fragrance. 

  • Langra:

    Langra mangoes are known for their large size, sweet taste, and aromatic fragrance, and are popular in North India. 

  • Chausa:

    Chausa mangoes are known for their sweet taste and are popular in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. 

  • Banganapalli:

    This variety is known for its early ripening and is a popular choice in South India. 

  • Totapuri:

    Totapuri mangoes are known for their long, slender shape and are a popular choice in South India. 

  • Neelam:

    Neelam mangoes are known for their sweet taste and are a popular choice in South India. 

  • Amrapali:

    A hybrid variety developed by Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Amrapali mangoes are known for their high yield and good quality. 

  • Mallika:

    Another hybrid variety, Mallika mangoes are known for their high yield and good quality. 

  • Himsagar:

    Himsagar mangoes are known for their sweet taste and are a popular choice in West Bengal and Bihar. 

  • Fazli:

    Fazli mangoes are known for their sweet taste and are a popular choice in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. 

  • Zardalu:

    Zardalu mangoes are known for their sweet taste and are a popular choice in Bihar. 

  • Malkurad:

    Malkurad mangoes are known for their sweet taste and are a popular choice in Goa. 

  • Rumani:

    Rumani mangoes are known for their sweet taste and are a popular choice in South India. 

  • Safeda:

    Safeda mangoes are known for their sweet taste and are a popular choice in Andhra Pradesh. 

  • Pairi:

    Pairi mangoes are known for their sweet taste and are a popular choice in South India. 

  • Samar Behest Chausa:

    Samar Behest Chausa mangoes are known for their sweet taste and are a popular choice in Uttar Pradesh. 

  • Kishenbhog:

    Kishenbhog mangoes are known for their sweet taste and are a popular choice in West Bengal. 

  • Rajapuri:
    Rajapuri mangoes are known for their sweet taste and are a popular choice in Andhra Pradesh. 

GRAPE

In India, popular grape varieties include Thompson Seedless, Anab-e-Shahi, Bangalore Blue, Gulabi (Muscat Hamburg), and Bhokri, with Thompson Seedless being the highest-producing.

Here's a more detailed list of grape varieties cultivated in India, categorized for clarity:

Popular Table Grapes:
  • Thompson Seedless: A widely grown, seedless variety known for its sweet taste and good keeping quality. 
  • Anab-e-Shahi: A popular seeded variety with a distinct flavor. 
  • Bangalore Blue: A red variety, also known as Isabella, used for both table and wine production. 
  • Gulabi (Muscat Hamburg): A seeded variety with a sweet, musky flavor. 
  • Bhokri: A golden-yellow, thick-skinned variety, popular for raw consumption. 
Other Notable Varieties:
  • Cheema Sahebi: A seeded variety. 
  • Pandari Sahebi: A seeded variety. 
  • Kali Sahebi: A seeded variety. 
  • Sonaka, Manik Chaman, and Tas-A-Ganesh: Clones of Thompson Seedless. 
  • Arkavati: A cross between Black Champa and Thompson Seedless, used for raisins and wine. 
  • Arka Kanchan: A cross between Anab-E- Shahi and Queen of the Vineyard, used for wine and table purposes. 
  • Flame Seedless, Fantasy Seedless, Crimson Seedless: Exotic varieties cultivated in India. 
  • Kishmish Chernyi, Perlette, Clone 2A, Muscat Hamburg, Centennial Seedless, Red Globe: Exotic varieties cultivated in India. 
  • Sharad Seedless: A seedless variety.
  • Concord: A variety with a deep bluish-purple hue and a rich, full-bodied flavor. 

POMEGRANATE

In India, popular pomegranate varieties include Ganesh, Bhagwa, Dholka, Mridula, and Phule Arakta, with Bhagwa being particularly known for its soft seeds, attractive red rind, and aril color.

Here's a more detailed look at some of the popular varieties:

  • Ganesh: A traditional variety with large fruits and pink-colored arils.  
  • Bhagwa (Phule Bhagwa): A soft-seeded variety with a bright red rind and aril color, developed by MPKV, Rahuri. 
  • Dholka: Known for its vibrant, ruby-red skin and high-quality, sweet, juicy arils. 
  • Mridula: Similar to Ganesh, but with dark red arils. 
  • Phule Arakta: Another soft-seeded variety with attractive red rind and aril color. 
  • Other varieties: Jalore Seedless, Paper Shell, Spanish Ruby, Mascut Red, Velladu, Jyoti, Ruby, G-137, and CAZri Vishal. 
  • CAZri Vishal: A new variety released by Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur, known for its large fruits, attractive yellowish-red color, and soft seeds. 
  • G-137: A clone selection from Ganesh, known for its superior skin and aril color, aril size, and TSS. 

BANANA

In India, popular banana varieties include Robusta, Poovan, Nendran, and Yelakki, each with unique characteristics and uses, while Dwarf Cavendish and Grand Naine are also cultivated.

Here's a more detailed look at some of the popular banana varieties in India:

    • Robusta:

      A semi-tall variety known for its high yield and large fruit bunches, commonly grown in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. 

    • Poovan:

      A medium-sized banana with a thick green peel that turns yellow when ripe, known for its slightly acidic taste and versatility in Indian kitchens. 

  • Nendran:

    A popular variety, especially in southern regions, known for its unique taste and texture, and used for both cooking and desserts. 

  • Yelakki:

    A small, sweet banana variety, also known as “Lady Finger” or “Baby Banana”, popular in central and southern states. 

  • Dwarf Cavendish:

    A commercially grown variety known for its shorter plant height and resistance to wind damage. 

  • Grand Naine (G9):

    An imported variety from Israel, gaining popularity for its resilience to abiotic stresses and superior quality. 

  • Red Banana:

    A popular variety with a reddish to purple-colored outer skin, belonging to the Cavendish group. 

  • Monthan:

    A large banana with a thick skin that turns yellow when ripe, used for culinary purposes like banana chips and bajji. 

  • Rasthali:

    A small, sweet banana with a creamy texture, known for its medicinal properties. 

ORANGE

In India, popular orange varieties include Nagpur Santra (also known as Nagpuri Santra), Coorg Santra, Khasi Santra, Mudkhed, Kinnow mandarin, and Darjeeling Mandarin, each with unique characteristics and cultivation regions.

Here's a more detailed look at some of these varieties:

  • Nagpur Santra (Nagpuri Santra):
    This is a well-known variety grown in Nagpur, Maharashtra, known for its pockmarked exterior, sweet taste, and juicy pulp. Nagpur is even called the “Orange City” because of this fruit.
  • Coorg Santra (Coorg Mandarin):
    Cultivated in Kodagu, Karnataka, Coorg Santra is smaller in size, juicy, and has a delightful aroma. It has also been given Geographical Indication status.
  • Khasi Santra:
    Found in the northeastern region of India, Khasi Santra is known for its distinct red color and sweet and tangy flavor.
  • Mudkhed:
    Mudkhed oranges are popular in Maharashtra and are known for their medium size and vibrant orange hue.
  • Kinnow Mandarin:
    A high-yield mandarin, Kinnow is a hybrid of the ‘King’ and ‘Willow Leaf’ citrus cultivars, known for its juiciness.
  • Darjeeling Mandarin:
    This variety is a major cash crop grown in the Darjeeling Hills, known for its high yield and unique flavor.
  • Other varieties:
    Dancy, Kara (Abohar), SZ-IN-COM, Sumithra mandarin, Seedless-182.

APPLE

In India, popular apple varieties include Ambri (Kashmiri apple), Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala, Red Delicious, and Kinnaur apple, with some varieties like Ambri being native to the region.

Here's a more detailed look at some of the popular apple varieties in India:

  • Ambri (Kashmiri Apple):

    Known for its sweet, crisp texture and greenish and red-striped exterior, Ambri is a popular variety in the Kashmir Valley. 

  • Golden Delicious:

    This variety is known for its yellowish-green skin and sweet, crisp flesh, and is grown in various parts of India, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir. 

  • Granny Smith:

    These apples are crunchy, tart, and juicy, and are packed with nutrients and antioxidants. 

  • Fuji:

    One of the most popular apple varieties worldwide, Fuji apples are generally pink in color with some yellow-green in the background. 

  • Gala:

    Gala apples are known for their crisp texture and are a result of crossbreeding the Gala and Golden Delicious apple varieties. 

  • Red Delicious:

    As the name suggests, these apples are bright red in color and are a popular variety worldwide. 

  • Kinnaur Apple:

    These apples are grown in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh and are known for their sweet taste, firm texture, and rich flavor. 

  • Other Varieties:

    Other popular varieties include Shimla apples, Honeycrisp, and Chaubattia Anupam. 

  • Indigenous Varieties:
    In the foothills of the Himalayas, the temperate valleys of Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are rich in native apple varieties like kashur farash, maharaji, shireen dahan and ambri.

PINEAPPLE

In India, popular pineapple varieties include Kew, Giant Kew, Queen, Mauritius, Jaldhup, and Lakhat, with Queen and Kew being extensively grown in the northeast and preferred for fruit juice.

Here's a more detailed look at some of these varieties:

    • Queen Pineapple:

      This variety is extensively grown in the northeastern states of India, including Tripura, and is also known as the state fruit of Tripura. 

    • Kew Pineapple:

      Extensively grown in the northeast, particularly in Nagaland, this variety is known for its oblong shape, shallow eyes, and suitability for canning. 

  • Giant Kew Pineapple:

    Another popular variety in the northeast, often cultivated alongside the Kew variety. 

  • Mauritius Pineapple:

    A variety cultivated in Kerala, known as “Kannara” locally, and is suited for table consumption, with a pleasant aroma and crisp, golden-yellow flesh. 

  • Vazhakulam Pineapple:

    A specific variety from Vazhakulam in Kerala, known for its sweetness and GI tag. 

  • Jaldhup and Lakhat:
    These are other commercial varieties grown in India. 

LITCHIS

India boasts several litchi varieties, including popular ones like Shahi (Muzaffarpur), Rose Scented, China, and Early Seedless, with Kasba and Elachi also being significant.

Here's a more detailed look at some of the notable litchi varieties in India:

    • Shahi (Muzaffarpur): A highly regarded variety, particularly from the Muzaffarpur region of Bihar, known for its royal status and distinct flavor.  
    • Rose Scented: Cultivated for its high fruit quality and distinct rose aroma, it’s a mid-season variety that starts ripening in the first week of June. 
  • China: A common variety grown in the Muzaffarpur region, known for its pinkish flush on the new growth. 
  • Early Seedless: One of the earliest litchi varieties to ripen. 
  • Kasba: A variety mostly grown in the eastern part of Bihar. 
  • Elachi: A variety with conical fruits that are orange-red in color. 
  • Purbi: A variety mostly grown for table purpose in the eastern part of Bihar. 
  • Bombai: An important commercial variety cultivated for table purpose in West Bengal. 
  • Swarna Roopa: A selection identified and released by CHES, Ranchi, known for high T.S.S and resistance to fruit cracking. 
  • Late Large Red (Syn. Muzaffarpur): One of the important litchi varieties mainly grown in Bihar and its adjacent states. 
  • Dehradun: This variety is mainly grown for table purpose in Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal and Punjab. 

GUAVA

In India, popular guava varieties include Allahabad Safeda, Lucknow 49 (L-49), Lalit, Shweta, Red Diamond, and Arka Kiran, each known for distinct characteristics like fruit color, taste, and yield.

Here's a more detailed look at some of the popular guava varieties in India:

Common Guava Varieties:
    • Allahabad Safeda:

      A widely grown table-purpose cultivar with white pulp and green skin, known for its sweet taste. 

  • Lucknow 49 (L-49):

    A high-yielding variety with greenish-yellow skin and creamy white, sweet, and aromatic pulp. 

  • Lalit:

    A pink-fleshed variety, developed by ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, known for its wide popularity and high quality. 

  • Shweta:

    An improved variety with globose fruits, creamy white exocarp, snow-white flesh, and good keeping quality. 

  • Red Diamond:

    A new, almost seedless variety with pinkish pulp and a sweet taste, suitable for terrace and kitchen gardens. 

  • Arka Kiran:

    A hybrid variety known for early fruiting and high-quality, large, smooth-skinned guavas with a sweet, tangy flavor. 

  • Harijha:

    More popular in Bihar, this variety is known for profuse bearing and medium-sized, sweet fruits with good keeping quality. 

  • VNR Bihi:
    A research-led innovative guava variety developed by VNR Nursery, known for its large size and ability to be grown in various climates and soils. 

PAPAYAS

In India, popular papaya varieties include Pusa Delicious, Pusa Nanha, Coorg Honeydew, Honeydew, Ranchi Selection, and Taiwan Red Lady

Here's a more detailed look at some of these varieties:

    • Pusa Delicious: A popular variety known for its good yield and fruit quality. 
    • Pusa Nanha: Another popular variety, known for its dwarf plant size and early fruiting. 
    • Coorg Honeydew: A variety known for its sweet and juicy fruit. 
    • Honeydew: Another popular variety known for its sweet and juicy fruit. 
  • Ranchi Selection: A variety known for its good yield and fruit quality. 
  • Taiwan Red Lady: A new, popular variety among farmers, known for its large size and cultivation for fruit purpose. 
  • TNAU Papaya CO. 8: A red-fleshed dioecious variety with a moderate height and low bearing height with a high yield. 
  • CO.6: A dwarf selection from a giant papaya, suitable for papain and table use. 

WATERMELON

In India, popular watermelon varieties include Crimson Sweet, Kiran (also known as "refrigerator watermelon"), Arka Manik, and Nunhems Astha, known for their sweetness, high yields, and appealing appearance.

Here's a more detailed look at some popular watermelon varieties grown in India:

    • Crimson Sweet:

      This is a classic, widely grown variety with a light green striped skin, vibrant red flesh, and a high sugar content, making it very sweet. 

    • Kiran (Refrigerator Watermelon):

      Known for its smaller size, making it easy to store and transport, Kiran watermelons are also known for their sweet and juicy flesh.  

  • Arka Manik:

    This is a mega variety of watermelon that is being cultivated widely in the Indian subcontinent for over three decades. 

  • Nunhems Astha:

    A hybrid variety known for its high yields, exceptional sweetness, and visually appealing appearance. 

  • Aarohi Yellow Watermelon:

    This variety is known for its vigorous growth and good yield, with a somewhat sweet flavor. 

  • Bheemraja/ F1 Hybrid Icebox Watermelon:

    This is a high-yielding and early-maturing fruit seed that is perfect for all-season cultivation across India. 

  • Sugar Pack Watermelon:

    This variety is known for its high sugar content and is widely cultivated in Maharashtra. 

  • Icebox Type Watermelon:
    These are smaller, rounder watermelons that are easy to store and transport. 

DRAGON FRUIT

In India, dragon fruit varieties are commonly categorized by the color of their flesh and skin, with the main types being red-fleshed with red skin, red-fleshed with white skin, and yellow-fleshed with yellow skin

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the common dragon fruit varieties found in India:

    • Red-fleshed with red skin (Hylocereus polyrhizus):

      This is a popular variety known for its vibrant pink to magenta skin and red flesh, offering a slightly tangy and sweet taste. 

  • Red-fleshed with white skin:

    This variety is characterized by its red flesh and pink/red skin, and is known for its mild, sweet flavor. 

  • Yellow-fleshed with yellow skin (Hylocereus megalanthus):

    This variety is known for its yellow skin and white flesh, and is considered to be the sweetest of the dragon fruit varieties. 

  • Other Varieties:
  • White-fleshed with pink skin (Hylocereus undatus): Also known as Pitahaya, this variety has white flesh and pink skin, with a mild, sweet flavor. 
  • Purple-fleshed with pink skin (Hylocereus costaricensis): This variety is recognized for its violet-red flesh and pink skin, and is known for its rich, sweet flavor and high antioxidant content. 
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