Arunika is a premium hybrid mango variety developed by the Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture CISH in Lucknow India It was created by crossbreeding the popular Amrapali and Vanraj varieties to combine sweetness with an attractive appearanceFruit CharacteristicsAppearance The fruit is mediumsized typically weighing between 190210 grams It has a smooth orangeyellow skin with a distinctive vibrant red blush near the stem or on its topFlavor amp Texture It is known for its rich sweetness and juicy nonfibrous fiberless orangeyellow pulp It has a high pulp content of about 65 and a very high Total Soluble Solids TSS level often cited around 246BrixShelf Life Arunika mangoes have an excellent shelf life making them wellsuited for both domestic markets and international exportTree amp CultivationGrowth Habit The tree is semidwarf and compact which makes it ideal for highdensity orcharding home gardens or even large pots and terracesBearing Habit It is a regular bearer meaning it produces a consistent crop every year unlike some varieties that only fruit every other yearYield It is a highyielding variety an eightyearold plant can yield approximately 6070 kg of fruitMaturity It is generally considered a lateseason variety ripening from mid to late summer often May to June in IndiaResilience amp NutrientsDisease Resistance The variety shows strong resistance to common mango diseases and has shown partial tolerance to anthracnoseNutritional Value Arunika is noted for being rich in mangiferin and betacarotene which are beneficial bioactive compounds