Mandanova®

Description

Nova mandarin mutation obtained in South Africa by irradiation of yolks. The tree is vigorous, spineless. Very low pollen viability. Parthenocarpic and self-incompatible variety. Fruit of great quality that is distinguished from the Nova variety by not having seeds, nor induce them in other varieties, but like Nova the fruit is sensitive to cracking and also detach with low temperatures, especially on citrange patterns. The variety is sensitive to Alternaria.

Type
Hybrid mandarin
Weight (g)
90 - 120
Diameter (mm)
55 - 65
Shape
Oblong
Diameter/height
1.19
Bark (mm)
2,3 – 2,9
Color
Orange
Color index
19
Juice %
50 - 55
Seeds
No, although cross-pollination may produce them.
Fruition
High
Harvesting
15 November - 15 January

Agronomic remarks

Sensitive to Alternaria fungi. Fruit-drop occurs in cold temperatures, especially when Citrange rootstocks have been used. Fruit susceptible to splitting.

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