Publication Date
2022
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
City
Perth
Abstract
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Mango (Mangifera indica). The mango is a densely foliaged evergreen tropical fruit tree, which is native to north-eastern India and Myanmar. It is now widespread in its distribution and has been cultivated since ancient times. Mango is by volume the second largest tropical fruit crop in the world after bananas. Mangoes are grown commercially in Western Australia from Kununurra in the north to Gingin in the south. They can be grown further south, but mostly for home consumption. Trees grown south of Carnarvon need to be managed differently due to their susceptibility to frost and pseudomonas bacteria.
Number of Pages
3
Keywords
weed risk, assessment, biosecurity, Western Australia, Mango, Mangifera indica
Disciplines
Biosecurity | Weed Science
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2022), Mangifera indica - environmental weed risk assessment 2022. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bs_wra/68
