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Glossary


Bisexual Flower

A bisexual flower has both male and female reproductive structures. Mango panicles normally include bisexual flowers as well as male flowers, and the proportions can vary. The presence of female structures makes fruit development possible, but does not guarantee that a particular flower will be pollinated, fertilized, or retained. Many flowers naturally fail to become mature mangoes. Evaluate panicle health and subsequent fruitlet development rather than estimating a crop simply by counting every visible flower.