Three new varieties of mango developed by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) in the Australian state of Queensland are being offered to the industry for commercialisation, according to the ABC.
With a taste similar to the currently popular Kensington Pride variety, the new mangoes reportedly look better and are more productive.
After 15 years in development, Queensland DPI horticulturalist Dr Ian Bally said the new varieties need industry partners to develop them commercially.
“The earliest the consumer is likely to see these on the shelf is probably five years from now,” he said.
“These varieties have to be grown up in large numbers and made available to the market. This is one of the reasons we’re calling for expressions of interest from commercial partners to help us in this ramping up procedure.”
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