A rare mango tree in India’s Uttar Pradesh state has become a global attraction after producing more than 350 varieties of mangoes on a single tree, showcasing an extraordinary example of agricultural innovation.
The development comes from Malihabad, a region known for mango cultivation, where veteran horticulturist Kaleem Ullah Khan has used advanced grafting techniques to grow multiple mango varieties on one tree. The achievement has drawn interest from farmers, researchers, and fruit enthusiasts worldwide.
Grafting allows branches from different plants to be joined so they grow as a single organism. While the technique is widely used in agriculture, successfully maintaining hundreds of varieties on one tree is considered highly unusual and the result of decades of experimentation.
According to reports, the nearly 125-year-old mango tree produces different varieties such as Alphonso, Kesar, Dasheri, Langra, and Chaunsa, each retaining its original taste, texture, and aroma.
Khan began experimenting in the late 1950s after working in his father’s orchard. His early trials faced setbacks, including crop losses due to flooding, but he continued refining his methods over several decades.
His work has earned national recognition, including India’s Padma Shri award in 2008, and his name is listed in record books for agricultural innovation. The orchard is now visited by researchers and agricultural experts studying biodiversity and grafting techniques.
The legacy is being continued by his son, while the tree remains a symbol of long-term experimentation and agricultural diversity.
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