Pre-monsoon rains have wreaked havoc on the harvest of Goan mango types during the last two days. While the thunderstorms, which were accompanied by strong winds, caused a few fruit drops, the consequences have produced a perfect habitat for mango pests.
According to a prominent researcher at the ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute in Old Goa, the mango quality at harvest time would be harmed. Cashew flowering could also be affected.
During the blossoming season, Mankurad mango trees are particularly sensitive to temperature, and if the weather is favorable, they bloom profusely. During the flowering season, mango plants demand cold weather. Mankurad mangoes are mostly sourced from Divar, Chorao, and Siolim.
Source: krishijagran.com