Scanning electron microscopic studies on floral malformation in mango

Studies with scanning electron microscope in mango variety Amrapali revealed the presence of many hair line cracks, pin-sized to large holes, disorganised cells and fungal mycelial infection at the base of the malformed bud during bud-inception stages. Among other possible reasons, tissue damage caused by the fungi and sucking pests may lead to the abnormal development of the malformed tissues.