O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a ocorrência de poliembrionia nas mangas 'Manila' e 'Ataulfo' e determinar se as plântulas cultivadas in vitro são zigóticas ou nucelares. A percentagem de poliembrionia foi calculada e o número de embriões em 100 sementes de cada cultivar foi determinado. 'Manila' apresentou 97% de poliembrionia com 3,4 embriões por semente, enquanto 'Ataulfo' teve 95% de poliembrionia com 3,2 embriões por semente. Posteriormente, 20 sementes de cada cultivar foram cultivadas in vitro, tendo-se analisado aquelas em que todos os embriões germinaram (12 sementes de 'Manila' e sete de 'Ataulfo'). O DNA foi extraído a partir de tecidos foliares das plântulas, e sua origem foi identificada com 14 iniciadores RAPD. Os marcadores polimórficos reconheceram o embrião de origem sexual em sete das nove sementes poliembriônicas de 'Manila' e em quatro das sete sementes de 'Ataulfo'. Além disso, nem todas as plântulas zigóticas foram produzidas por embriões pequenos localizados no micrófilo das sementes poliembriônicas.

The objective of this work was to evaluate the occurrence of polyembryony in the mango cultivars Manila and Ataulfo, and to determine whether seedlings cultured in vitro are zygotic or nucelar. Percentage of polyembryony was calculated and the number of embryos in 100 seeds of each cultivar was recorded. 'Manila' exhibited 97% polyembryony with 3.4 embryos per seed, while 'Ataulfo' had 95% polyembryony with 3.2 embryos per seed. Later, 20 seeds of each cultivar were established in vitro, and it was analyzed those in which all embryos germinated (12 seeds from 'Manila' and 7 from 'Ataulfo'). DNA was extracted from seedling leaf tissue, and its origin was identified with 14 RAPD primers. The polymorphic markers recognized the seedlings of sexual origin in seven of nine 'Manila' polyembryonic seeds, and in four of seven 'Ataulfo' ones. Also, in polyembryonic seeds not all zygotic seedlings were produced by small embryos located at the micropyle.

Official statistics in 2008 indicate that 20 species of temperate climate fruit trees were cultivated in 264 944 ha and the production value was $ 14 741 million pesos; while 35 species of tropical and subtropical fruits were cultivated in 1 822 748 ha and the production value was $ 43 463 million pesos. Of the 55 fruit trees, only orange (Citrus sinensis), mango (Mangifera indica), avocado (Persea americana), Mexican lime (C. aurantifolia), banana (Musa acuminata), Persian lime (C. latifolia), and apple tree (Malus domestica) were cultivated in more than 50 000 ha, it explains why the supply of fruits in large cities (Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Puebla, Veracruz, among others) is limited. Thinking about that 79,27% of the tropical and subtropical fruit planted area is rain fed; plant propagation is not grown in certified nurseries (only citrus trees), the plantation densities and yields are lower than others producing countries. Moreover, due to the lack of specialists, in the last 28 years the fruit demand has been solved by increasing the planted area, but yields have decreased. The new diseases; huanglongbing, Papaya meleira, Sunblotch, create the necessity of challenges and opportunities, if we use technological advances. If we use high density, dwarf trees, plants of known genetic origin and phytosanitary quality, which allows having higher yields and thus competitiveness, fruit crops could be a viable alternative.

Las estadísticas oficiales informaron que en 2008 se cultivaron 264 944 ha con valor de la producción de $ 14 741 millones de pesos, en 20 frutales de clima templado; mientras que, en 35 tropicales y subtropicales fue de 1 822748 ha con valor de $ 43 463 millones de pesos. De los 55 frutales, sólo naranjo (Citrus sinensis), mango (Mangifera indica), Aguacate (Persea americana), limón mexicano (C. aurantifolia), banano (Musa acuminata), lima persa (C. latifolia) y manzano (Malus domestica) se cultivan más de 50 000 ha, lo que explica porque es limitada la oferta de frutas en las grandes ciudades (Distrito Federal, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Puebla, Veracruz, entre otras). Considerando que el 79,27% de la superficie plantada con frutales tropicales y subtropicales es de temporal, las densidades de plantación son bajas, la propagación de plantas no se hace en viveros certificados (sólo cítricos), los rendimientos son bajos en comparación con otros países productores. Por otra parte, debido a la falta de técnicos capacitados, en los últimos 28 años la demanda de fruta se ha solucionado incrementando la superficie plantada, pero los rendimientos han disminuido. La presencia de nuevas enfermedades; Huanglongbing, Meleira, Sunblotch, plantean nuevos retos y también posibilidades si utilizamos los avances tecnológicos. La fruticultura es una alternativa viable pero deben utilizar altas densidades, árboles de porte bajo, plantas de origen genético conocido y calidad fitosanitaria probada que permitan tener mayores rendimientos y con ello competitividad.