TomEJC
- Crop/Botanical Name : Mangifera Indica L
- Proposed Name of the Cultivar/Variety : TomEJC
- Introduction :
TomEJC is well established and adapted to the dry zone. The existence of this cultivar could be identified as a new variety having distinct properties when compared to the other standard recommended varieties. It is a regular heavy bearer of high quality fruits. The distinct morphological, botanical and horticultural characteristics are demonstrated in the second generation as well.
- Method of Multiplication : Vegetative Propagation (Budding and Grafting)
- Origin :
Unknown but first generation was introduced to Sri Lanka perhaps from Australia, Florida or Malaysia. Introduction might be during late eighties. The TomEJC emerged as a new variety among the collection of many local and introduced mango varieties.
- Yield : The yield of this variety is promising and available in an extended fruiting season.
- Reaction to Biotic Stresses :
TomEJC is susceptible to fruit fly (Bactrocera Dorsalis) and mango seed weevil attacks. It is moderately tolerant to mango hoppers (Amritodus spp and Idioscopus spp). Fruits are not attacked by anthracnose (Colletotrichum Gloeosporioides) and stem end rots (Lsiodiplodia Theobromae).
- Reaction to Abiotic Stresses :
The TomEJC is drought tolerant. The flowering and pollination are not affected by rains and wind.
- Response to Fertilizer :
TomEJC responds very well to organic manure as indicated by its strong vegetative growth and less fruit abscission. The tree is prolific when the recommendations of the Department of Agriculture (DOA) are used.
- Variety/Cultivar Description : Medium to large tree. Small to medium spread.
- Tree :
3-4 meters height, spreading, branched at 0.5-1 meters from ground level, intermediate habit.
- Canopy : Medium to dense
- Growth Habit : Spreading with broad crotch angle
- Fruit Characteristics :
- Shape : oblong
- Mean Length : 12.5 cm
- Mean Diameter : 8.18 cm
- Mean Fresh Weight : 517.6 g
