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'''Haji Kalimullah Khan''', popularly known as '''Mango man''', is an Indian horticulturist and fruit breeder, known for his accomplishments in breeding mangoes and other fruits.<ref name="A 'cipher' drove Haji to mangoes">{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/A-cipher-drove-Haji-to-mangoes/articleshow/3045017.cms | title=A 'cipher' drove Haji to mangoes | publisher=Times of India | date=16 May 2008 | access-date=2 February 2016}}</ref> He is known to have grown over 300 different varieties of mangoes on a single tree, using grafting techniques.<ref name="A 'cipher' drove Haji to mangoes" /> Born in [[Malihabad]], near [[Lucknow]] in the Indian state of [[Uttar Pradesh]], Khan dropped out of school at 7th standard and took to the family business of farming.<ref name="'Aishwarya', a sweeter variety, to adorn your basket">{{cite web | url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/aishwarya-a-sweeter-variety-to-adorn-your-basket-617947 | title='Aishwarya', a sweeter variety, to adorn your basket | publisher=ND TV | date=5 January 2011 | access-date=2 February 2016}}</ref> Using the asexual propagation technique of [[grafting]], he has developed several new varieties of mangoes, some of which has been named after celebrities such as [[Sachin Tendulkar]] | [[File:KALIMULLAH_KHAN_MANGO_MAN.jpg|thumb|padma shree Award event 2008]] | ||
'''Haji Kalimullah Khan''', popularly known as '''Mango man''', is an Indian horticulturist and fruit breeder, known for his accomplishments in breeding mangoes and other fruits.<ref name="A 'cipher' drove Haji to mangoes">{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/A-cipher-drove-Haji-to-mangoes/articleshow/3045017.cms | title=A 'cipher' drove Haji to mangoes | publisher=Times of India | date=16 May 2008 | access-date=2 February 2016}}</ref> He is known to have grown over 300 different varieties of mangoes on a single tree, using grafting techniques.<ref> https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/01/world/asia/india-mango-kaleem-ullah-khan.html </ref><ref name="A 'cipher' drove Haji to mangoes" /> Born in [[Malihabad]], near [[Lucknow]] in the Indian state of [[Uttar Pradesh]], Khan dropped out of school at 7th standard and took to the family business of farming.<ref name="'Aishwarya', a sweeter variety, to adorn your basket">{{cite web | url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/aishwarya-a-sweeter-variety-to-adorn-your-basket-617947 | title='Aishwarya', a sweeter variety, to adorn your basket | publisher=ND TV | date=5 January 2011 | access-date=2 February 2016}}</ref> Using the asexual propagation technique of [[grafting]], he has developed several new varieties of mangoes, some of which has been named after celebrities and political leader such as [[Sachin Tendulkar]], [[Aishwarya Rai]], [[Akhilesh Yadav]], [[Sonia Gandhi]], [[Narendra Modi]], [[Amit Shah]] etc.<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web|url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |title=Padma Awards |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |date=2016 |access-date=3 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015193758/http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |archive-date=15 October 2015 }}</ref><ref name="UP’s new offering this summer: ‘Akhilesh aam’">{{cite web | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/latest-news/ups-new-offering-this-summer-akhilesh-aam/ | title=UP’s new offering this summer: ‘Akhilesh aam’ | publisher=Indian Express | date=30 April 2012 | access-date=2 February 2016}}</ref> ''Anarkali'', a variety of mango developed by him is reported to have two different skins and two different layers of pulp, each having a different taste.<ref name="'Aishwarya', a sweeter variety, to adorn your basket" /> The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the [[Padma Shri]], in 2008, for his contributions to horticulture. | |||
[[File:Mr_kalimullah_khan_meeting_with_his_Fan_in_his_home.jpg|thumb|Mr kalimullah khan meeting with his Fan Shahnawaz (agriculture professional) at Own home in year of 2022.]] | |||
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| Other names | Mango man |
| Occupation | Horticulturist |
| Known for | Mango grafting |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Haji Kalimullah Khan, popularly known as Mango man, is an Indian horticulturist and fruit breeder, known for his accomplishments in breeding mangoes and other fruits.[1] He is known to have grown over 300 different varieties of mangoes on a single tree, using grafting techniques.[2][1] Born in Malihabad, near Lucknow in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Khan dropped out of school at 7th standard and took to the family business of farming.[3] Using the asexual propagation technique of grafting, he has developed several new varieties of mangoes, some of which has been named after celebrities and political leader such as Sachin Tendulkar, Aishwarya Rai, Akhilesh Yadav, Sonia Gandhi, Narendra Modi, Amit Shah etc.[4][5] Anarkali, a variety of mango developed by him is reported to have two different skins and two different layers of pulp, each having a different taste.[3] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2008, for his contributions to horticulture.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "A 'cipher' drove Haji to mangoes". Times of India. 16 May 2008. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/01/world/asia/india-mango-kaleem-ullah-khan.html
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "'Aishwarya', a sweeter variety, to adorn your basket". ND TV. 5 January 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ↑ "UP's new offering this summer: 'Akhilesh aam'". Indian Express. 30 April 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
External links
- "Mango farmer gets Padma Shri". YouTube video. ND TV. 29 January 2008. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- "Mango Malihabadi TVC 1". YouTube video. Aanchal Kanal. 13 July 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
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