The BARI Mango4 often called BARI Aam4 is one of the most successful hybrid mango varieties developed by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute BARI It was released in 2003 and has since become a favorite among both farmers and consumers due to its high yield and excellent taste
Here is a detailed description of the variety
1 Origin and DevelopmentType Hybrid
Parentage It is a cross between the local Ashina female and the Florida variety M3896 male
Purpose It was developed to combine the lateseason advantage of Ashina with the superior sweetness and color of the Florida variety
2 Physical CharacteristicsFruit Shape Large and roughly round to oval/oblong
Fruit Size Individual fruits typically weigh between 600g to 700g making it significantly larger than many local varieties
Color The skin remains green or turns a light yellowishgreen even when fully ripe The internal flesh is a deep vibrant goldenyellow
Texture The flesh is firm very juicy and almost entirely fiberless providing a smooth eating experience
3 Flavor and QualityTaste Exceptionally sweet with a rich tropical aroma
Brix Level It has a high sugar content with Brix ratings typically ranging from 21 to 245
Unripe Quality Notably the unripe green fruit is also relatively sweet unlike many other varieties that are very sour before ripening
4 Cultivation and YieldHarvest Season It is a lateseason variety While most mangoes finish in June BARI4 typically ripens in late July to early August helping to extend the mango season in Bangladesh
Yield It is known for regular bearing fruiting every year and high productivity yielding approximately 20 tons per hectare
Shelf Life Because of its firm flesh it has a good shelf life and can be stored at room temperature for several days after ripening making it ideal for commercial transport
5 Key Benefits for GrowersDisease Resistance It shows good resistance to common pests like the fruit fly
Adaptability It grows well across various agroclimatic zones in Bangladesh especially in the hilly regions and the northern districts like Naogaon and Rajshahi