Introduction. The aim of our
research was to optimize the number of young mango (Mangifera
indica L. cv. ‘Arumanis’) fruits that could be maintained
per panicle and to improve the criteria for the selection of fruit
to be maintained in loco to allow a high yield
to be achieved. Materials and methods. The factors investigated
were the number of young fruits maintained per panicle (either 2,
4 or 6), while the criteria of young fruits to be maintained were:
the number of biggest fruit, fruits attached at the base of the
panicle, and fruits distributed evenly from the base to the top
of the panicle. Results. Our study shows that maintaining
six young fruits per panicle gave the highest weight of harvested
mango fruits per plant (33 kg) and the lowest weight per fruit (466 g).
Maintaining the biggest mango fruit on the panicle resulted in the
highest weight per fruit (496 g). Conclusion. Increasing
the number of young fruits maintained per panicle from 2 to 6 linearly
increased the weight of fruits per plant, although it decreased
the weight per fruit linearly.