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Mango was originated in the Indo-Burma region from where it travelled to different parts of the world since the sixteenth century. Mango covers an area of 4946 thousand ha with a production of 37.12 million tons in the world during the year of 2010. India occupies top position among mango growing countries of the world and produces 40.48% of the total mango production. China and Thailand stood at second and third position among mango producing countries in the world with 4,366 and 2,551 thousand tons respectively. The other major mango producing countries in the during 2010 were Thailand (2550 thousand tons), Pakistan (1784 thousand tones), Maxico (1633 thousand tones) and Indonesia (1314 thousand tones) respectively. Each exporting country has its own varieties, which differ in shape, colour and flavour. Prices are very low for Indonesian and Thailand fruit and are on the higher side for Indian fruit. In the United States of America, the prices vary with the season, higher prices found during February and March, when mango availability is lowest. The present book has all the necessary information related to the mango cultivation practice around the world. The volume incorporates a discussion of significant advances in mango research that have contributed to improved production and will be highly relevant for researechers and growers alike.