Appemidi Mango of Uttara Kannada and Shivamogga

Conservationists undertake a 30 km march in the Aghanashini valley in Karnataka to assess the status of Appemidi mango trees. The initiative highlights concerns over declining fruiting and habitat conditions.

Appemidi Mango:

Dimension	Key Details
Type	Is a raw mango variety known for its aroma and use in pickles.
Geographical Location	Is native to river valleys of Aghanashini, Bedthi, and Sharavati in Uttara Kannada and Shivamogga districts of Karnataka.
Recognition	Is known as the king of pickling mangoes.
GI Status	Has received Geographical Indication tag in 2009.
Habitat	Applies to high soil moisture conditions along riverbanks in forest landscapes.
Climate Requirement	Provides for tropical and sub-tropical climate with ideal temperature range of 24–30°C.
Cultivation Pattern	Provides for natural growth in forest ecosystems without orchard cultivation.
Varieties	Comprises Ananta, Bhattana, Kanchappa, and Karnakundala.
Physical Features	Provides for small, pulpy, parrot-beak shaped fruits weighing about 10 grams.
Characteristics	Comprises extreme sourness, strong aroma, long shelf life, and adaptation to undisturbed forest microclimate.
Conservation Concerns	Comprises reduced fruiting due to extreme weather and higher tree density in minimally disturbed areas.
Conservation Approach	Provides for in-situ conservation as more effective than ex-situ methods.