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Super mangoes on the way
Australia
Monday 12 November 2007
After a decade of research, researchers say they've finally created two new super varieties of mango.
Trials have been carried out right across the Top End of Australia, and consumers could be buying the hybrid fruits within the next three years.
Researcher Peter Johnson says the new mangoes are better tasting, longer lasting, and could replace the traditional Kensington Pride variety.
"Eventually there will be a phase out of varieties, but that's not going to happen overnight by any stretch of the imagination," he says.
"I think initially we'll see these varieties complementing the existing industry, then if they're proving better, and more reliable, then yeah, it will supersede the Kensington (Pride), it'll come down to economics".
Trials have been carried out right across the Top End of Australia, and consumers could be buying the hybrid fruits within the next three years.
Researcher Peter Johnson says the new mangoes are better tasting, longer lasting, and could replace the traditional Kensington Pride variety.
"Eventually there will be a phase out of varieties, but that's not going to happen overnight by any stretch of the imagination," he says.
"I think initially we'll see these varieties complementing the existing industry, then if they're proving better, and more reliable, then yeah, it will supersede the Kensington (Pride), it'll come down to economics".
