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Mango Exports From Western Australia, Peter Johnson, John Gallagher, Terry Hill
Mango Exports From Western Australia, Peter Johnson, John Gallagher, Terry Hill
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The Department of Agriculture has been at the forefront in developing a mango industry in Western Australia.
In Camarvon, the Department is concentrating on developing an export industry, while in the Ord River Irrigation Area trials have identified suitable domestic and export varieties for that environment.
The effect of planting density, hedging and pruning techniques on yield is being examined. Research has also started on identifying superior selections of the Kensington Pride variety, the most commercially important variety in Australia. The aim is to improve fruit quality, bearing reliability, and to extend the production season..