Fariha Razzaq1, Shahid Iqbal1, Abdul Hafeez2, Saadia Shehzad1, Muhammad Saleem Chang2, Madan Lal Kolhi2,3, Nimra Idrees1, Ghulam Rasool1, Maria Ahmed1, Saria Anum1, Waseem Sarwar1, Zahra Batool1, Mohsin raza Bukhari1, Natasha Qamar1, Hamna Shahab1, Nisha Fatima1, Aqsa Qurban4, Hafsa5* and Abdul Razzaq 1*
1The Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan; 2Department of Agronomy, Sindh Agriculture University Campus Umerkot, Sindh, Pakistan; 3Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shandong, Qingdao 266101, China; 4School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan; 5Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan;
*Corresponding author: iamhafsa9832@gmail.com (Hafsa); bioformanite@gmail.com (AR)
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is among the most important tropical fruits, possessing immense economic and nutritional significance, exceptional flavor, a unique aroma, and rich phytochemicals. Nevertheless, mango production is increasingly challenged by climate variability, which interferes with fruit quality, postharvest physiology, and aroma-forming pathways. While traditional breeding efforts emphasize yield and disease resistance in mango fruit. They have also led to a decline in sensory aspects, calling for comprehensive and holistic approaches to restore taste and nutritional content simultaneously. Incorporating cutting-edge multi-omics approaches has provided unprecedented insights into the intricate molecular pathways that control mango fruit development, ripening, and stress adaptation. Using these approaches, researchers can identify crucial genes, proteins, and metabolites that regulate the parameters determining fruit quality. Furthermore, by integrating aroma biochemistry and postharvest physiology, quality retention can be improved. The synergistic use of AI-driven analytics and precision genome-editing technologies, combined with multi-omics, paves the way for the development of climate-resilient mango cultivars. This review addresses the current challenges of sustaining mango quality under changing climatic conditions and explores the potential of emerging omics and biotechnological advancements in shaping the next generation of high-quality, nutritious, and aromatic mango varieties.