Presence of Malformin-Like Substances in Malformed Floral Tissues of Mango

Malformin-A like substances were detected in malformed floral tissues of mango at four stages of development, viz., fully swollen buds, bud inception, fully grown panicles prior to full bloom and in panicles at full bloom. Spraying with 2000 ppm ascorbic acid, prior to flower bud differentiation significantly reduced the incidence of malformation and resulted in increased fruit yield.