Challenges and controversies of the Ataulfo mango

Authors

  • Claudia Mendoza-Hernández Instituto de Biociencias-Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas. Blvd. Príncipe Akishino s/n, Col. Solidaridad 2000, Tapachula, Chiapas, México. CP. 30798. Tel. 962 6427972
  • Raymundo Rosas-Quijano Instituto de Biociencias-Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas. Blvd. Príncipe Akishino s/n, Col. Solidaridad 2000, Tapachula, Chiapas, México. CP. 30798. Tel. 962 6427972
  • Alfredo Vazquez-Ovando Instituto de Biociencias-Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas. Blvd. Príncipe Akishino s/n, Col. Solidaridad 2000, Tapachula, Chiapas, México. CP. 30798. Tel. 962 6427972
  • Didiana Galvez-Lopez Instituto de Biociencias-Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas. Blvd. Príncipe Akishino s/n, Col. Solidaridad 2000, Tapachula, Chiapas, México. CP. 30798. Tel. 962 6427972

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v11i7.2199

Keywords:

denomination of origin, NOM-188-SCFI-2012, production chain

Abstract

The Ataulfo mango (Mangifera indica L. var Ataulfo) is a tropical fruit native to the Soconusco region, Chiapas, Mexico. This represents a pillar of the economic-social development of the state and specifically of the region. Over the years, the production of this fruit has experienced significant increases that benefit its commercial chain, due to the tropical soils and environmental conditions typical of the area. Another aspect that has benefited development is the implementation of appropriate technologies for cultivation, such as integrated management of orchards, high planting densities, among others. In recent years, the Ataulfo variety has become the most important Mexican variety in the international market due to the high demand for exports to North America and Japan, making Mexico the main mango exporting country. The high international demand derives from the desirable organoleptic characteristics of the variety, such as sweet flavor, fleshy pulp and little fibrous, among other aroma and texture properties. However, in the Ataulfo mango production chain there are some problems that must be addressed in order to improve its profitability, as well as its commercialization and its correct valuation. Therefore, the objective of this work is to show the current situation of the production chain and the challenges to be faced in order to sustain it.

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Author Biographies

Claudia Mendoza-Hernández, Instituto de Biociencias-Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas. Blvd. Príncipe Akishino s/n, Col. Solidaridad 2000, Tapachula, Chiapas, México. CP. 30798. Tel. 962 6427972

Ingeniero Biotecnólogo.

Raymundo Rosas-Quijano, Instituto de Biociencias-Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas. Blvd. Príncipe Akishino s/n, Col. Solidaridad 2000, Tapachula, Chiapas, México. CP. 30798. Tel. 962 6427972

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Miembro del SNI nivel I

Miembro del Sistema Estatal de Investigadores

Alfredo Vazquez-Ovando, Instituto de Biociencias-Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas. Blvd. Príncipe Akishino s/n, Col. Solidaridad 2000, Tapachula, Chiapas, México. CP. 30798. Tel. 962 6427972

Profesor-Investigador Titular

Perfil PRODEP

Miembro del SNI nivel I

Miembro del Sistema Estatal de Investigadores

Published

2020-11-02

How to Cite

Mendoza-Hernández, Claudia, Raymundo Rosas-Quijano, Alfredo Vazquez-Ovando, and Didiana Galvez-Lopez. 2020. “Challenges and Controversies of the Ataulfo Mango”. Revista Mexicana De Ciencias Agrícolas 11 (7). México, ME:1633-45. https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v11i7.2199.

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