Of Pulp and Pedicel

Did you know that mango originally came from Southern Asia, specifically Burma (now Myanmar) and Eastern India? That it is a member of the family Anacardiaceae - known for having a number of highly poisonous plants?  Or that in the UK, mangoes can only be grown under glass or as houseplants?  Believe it or not, there is more to mango than the usual facts on insect pests and diseases, or the all too familiar how-to-take-care-of-it-well procedures.  Learn about the mango's origin's, various cultivators, myths and folklore, recipes and cultural practices from all over the world, plus other tidbits on the Mango Information Network's (MIN) "Of Pulp and Pedicel".  Better yet, take part in the action and send in your answers to the trivia, or whip out your thinking caps or dig up old newspapers, books, even lecture notes and share us your own trivia.

If you have answers to any of the following questions, or know any other mango trivia, don't hesitate to share them with us.  Send them in right away!

 
Where did mango originate?
How many mango cultivars are there all over the world?
What country is the largest producer of mango?
How many countries produce mango? 
What is the scientific name of mango?
What is the origin of the Carabao mango cultivar?
Is Guimaras mango better than other Carabao mango strains?
Where does the word manga come from?
How many mango fruits can an average man consume?
What is the best way to eat ripe mango?
How tall is the Carabao mango tree?   How big is the fruit? 
What is a mango pulp weevil, and in what countries is it found?
What is a mango stem miner? Where does it occur?
What are the two main types or races of mango?
Do mangoes have monoembryonic or polyembryonic seeds?
When are mangoes ripe enough to eat?
What makes up a 100 gram mango fruit?
What are the common names of Mangifera Indica L.?
How important are mangoes in India?
What is the Nam Doc Mai mango variety?
What is the Palmer mango variety?
What is an R2E2 mango variety?

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