Morphological characterization and diversity analysis of local mango (Mangifera indica L.) genotypes from far western hill of Nepal

Mango is an important tropical fruit of Nepal. Nepal rich in mango diversity and large numbers local genotypes have been identified different parts the country. Such are verge danger needs to properly identified, evaluated conserved. Morphological characterization step characterization, evaluation further utilization genotypes. The current study aimed characterize 33 from Doti district Far Western Region using 14 quantitative morphological traits. results showed variation terms tree, leaf, fruit, stone seed character among average weight was found be 51.61g with maximum 90.92g Gude genotype. four major principal components were formed Eigen value >1 cumulative 88.2%. Results cluster analysis grouped into clusters similarity level 41.27% 96.29% showing variability seen present can a source gene pool for systematic breeding program thus these need SAARC J. Agric., 20(2): 57-67 (2022)