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Mango Varieties & IdentificationWhy might Kent need a different evaluation from Tommy Atkins in a wet growing area?
Kent's record highlights excellent low-fiber eating quality but also anthracnose susceptibility and limitations in keeping quality. Tommy Atkins' history emphasizes commercial handling and relatively good fungal resistance. These are different sets of strengths. Compare local disease losses and the distance fruit must travel alongside tasting quality; the cultivar that serves a long distribution route may not be the preferred fruit for immediate home consumption.