The Pusa Arunika is a premium hybrid mango variety developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute IARI1 It is a cross between the popular Amrapali and Vanraj varieties2It was specifically bred to combine the high sweetness and regular bearing habit of Amrapali with the attractive red blush and disease resistance of Vanraj3 1 Fruit CharacteristicsThe Pusa Arunika is primarily known for its striking visual appeal and high sugar content4Appearance Mediumsized fruits approx 190210 grams with an ovateoblique shape5 The skin is smooth and turns a vibrant orangeyellow with a beautiful red blush on the shoulders when ripe6Flesh amp Texture The pulp is a deep orangeyellow firm and fibreless It has a high pulptostone ratio roughly 6570 pulp7Flavor Profile It is exceptionally sweet with a rich tropical aroma8 Its Total Soluble Solids TSS is very high ranging from 18 to 246 making it one of the sweeter hybrids available9Nutritional Value This variety is notably rich in bioactive compounds including mangiferin antioxidant and 10betacarotene Vitamin A precursor11 2 Tree amp Growth HabitsPusa Arunika is highly favored by farmers because of its manageable growth and consistent production12Vigour The tree has a dwarf to semivigorous and compact canopy13 This makes it ideal for highdensity planting HDP and even large pots or home gardensBearing Habit It is a regular bearer meaning it produces fruit every year unlike many traditional varieties that bear heavily only every second year14Yield It is highly productive15 A mature tree around 8 years old can yield approximately 6070 kg of fruit16Maturity It is generally a latematuring variety with fruits ready for harvest between June and July17 3 Cultivation amp ResistanceAdaptability It performs well in various Indian climates particularly in the northern plains and subtropical regions UP Bihar West Bengal Odisha18Disease Resistance It shows good resistance to common mango issues like anthracnose and is generally hardier than the Alphonso or Dashehari varieties19Shelf Life It has an excellent shelf life around 1012 days at room temperature making it a strong candidate for both domestic transport and export20