Morphological and Physiological Responses of the Mediterranean Evergreen Sclerophyll, Ceratonia Siliqua, to Different Light Intensities

1981 ◽  
pp. 5-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. M. Catarino ◽  
O. A. Correia ◽  
E. Webb ◽  
M. David
Keyword(s):  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Ceratonia Siliqua ◽  
Light Intensities ◽  
The Mediterranean

Variations in physiological responses to thermal stress in congeneric limpets in the Mediterranean Sea

2014 ◽  
Vol 456 ◽  
pp. 34-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivana Prusina ◽  
Gianluca Sarà ◽  
Maurizio De Pirro ◽  
Yun-Wei Dong ◽  
Guo-Dong Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stress ◽  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
The Mediterranean

scholarly journals Diversity analysis of Moroccan carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) accessions using phenotypic traits and RAPD markers

2007 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 79-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Konaté ◽  
Abdelkarim Filali-Maltouf ◽  
El Bekkay Berraho
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Rapd Markers ◽  
Phenotypic Traits ◽  
Diversity Analysis ◽  
Ceratonia Siliqua ◽  
Diversité Génétique ◽  
Arbitrary Primers ◽  
The North ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Ceratonia Siliqua L

SUMMARY. Diversity analysis of moroccan carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) accessions using phenotypic traits and RAPD markers. The carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is a perennial leguminous (Caesalpinioideae) that grows as an evergreen shrub or tree. It’s an important component of the Mediterranean vegetation and its adaptation in marginal soils of the Mediterranean regions is important environmentally and economically. Phenotypic and genetic diversity among 10 Ceratonia siliqua accessions coming from different areas of Morocco were studied with morphometric and RAPD approaches. The analysis of discriminative fruit characters showed highly significant differences among these accessions, the closely related ones have a similarity level less than 65%. No molecular studies have been carried out so far on Ceratonia siliqua. To provide markers useful for molecular diversity study of the carob tree, genomic DNA extraction and amplification conditions were finalized and 67 arbitrary primers were screened. 52 of them showed clearly reproducible banding patterns. The analysis of RAPD profiles revealed a high degree of genetic diversity within these carob accessions and enabled each of them to be uniquely fingerprinted. Overall, in our study we note that morphological relationship between carob accessions is deeply different to their molecular relationship. Concerning the distribution of the accessions according to their geographical origin, clustering based on RAPD data revealed a rough distribution of theses accessions. Indeed, Sidi Bou Ottman, Demnate and Essaouira accessions coming from the south of Morocco seem to be linked in the PCA plot. However, two geographically distant accessions, Aïn Sfa and Ouazzane coming from the north (about 700 Km) were clustered with Essaouira and Demanate - Sidi Bou Ottman, respectively.Key words. Carob, Ceratonia siliqua L., genetic variability, morphometry, RAPD.RÉSUMÉ. Analyse de la diversite des accessions du caroubier marocain (Ceratonia siliqua L.) utilisant des traits phenotypiques et des marqueurs RAPD. Le caroubier (Ceratonia siliqua L.) est une légumineuse pérenne (Caesalpinioideae), à feuillage persistant et pouvant croître entant qu’arbrisseau ou arbre. C’est un composant important de la végétation méditerranéenne et son adaptation aux sols marginaux des régions méditerranéennes est d’une grande importance écologique et économique. La diversité phénotypique et génétique au sein de 10 accessions de caroubier provenant de différentes régions du Maroc a été étudiée par des approches morphométriques et moléculaires (RAPD). L’analyse des caractères morphologiques discriminants du fruit a montré des différences hautement significatives au sein des accessions, puisque les apparentées d’entre elles n’ont approximativement que 65% de similarité. Jusqu’à nos jours, aucune étude moléculaire n’a été entreprise sur Ceratonia siliqua. Pour mettre à disposition des marqueurs utiles pour l’étude de la diversité moléculaire du caroubier, l’extraction de l’ADN génomique et les conditions de l’amplification ont été mises au point et 67 amorces arbitraires ont été criblées. 52 d’entre elles ont montré clairement des profils de bandes reproductibles. L’analyse des profils RAPD a révélé une diversité génétique de haut niveau entre les accessions de caroubier ce qui a permis à chacune d’elles d’être distinguée génétiquement de façon singulière. De manière générale, nous avons noté que la relation morphologique entre les accessions du caroubier est profondément différente de leur relation moléculaire. Concernant la distribution des accessions selon leur origine géographique, le regroupement basé sur les données de la RAPD a révélé une distribution grossière. En effet, les provenances de Sidi Bou Ottman, Demnate et Essaouira, originaires du sud de Maroc, semblent être liés par l’analyse des composantes principales (PCA). Cependant, deux accessions géographiquement distantes, Aïn Sfa et Ouazzane, originaires du Nord (approximativement 700 Kms) ont été liées avec Essaouira et Demanate - Sidi Bou Ottman, respectivement.Mots clés. Caroubier, Ceratonia siliqua L., diversité génétique, morphométrie, RAPD.

scholarly journals Assessment of plant species diversity associated with the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua, Fabaceae) at the Mediterranean scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 151 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Baumel ◽  
Pascal Mirleau ◽  
Juan Viruel ◽  
Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat ◽  
Stefano La Malfa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Plant Communities ◽  
Restoration Ecology ◽  
Distribution Area ◽  
Ceratonia Siliqua ◽  
Western Basin ◽  
Continental Scale ◽  
Carob Tree ◽  
The Mediterranean

Background and aims – The thermophilous woodlands of the Mediterranean region constitute reservoirs of genetic resources for several fruit trees. Among them, the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) is a key component of traditional Mediterranean agroecosystems but its ecology was never assessed at the scale of its whole distribution area. Fortunately, phytosociological literature shelters invaluable resources for several issues in conservation, among them the possibility to analyse plant biodiversity at regional or continental scale. Here, we present the results of a comprehensive survey of the phytosociological literature associated to carob tree. Methods – We collected 1542 floristic relevés performed in 18 geographical areas distributed around the Mediterranean in which the presence of C. siliqua was recorded. Species composition of the plant communities was analysed by multivariate ordination and hierarchical classification, and species diversity was evaluated by rarefaction and prediction analyses of Hill numbers. Key results – Multivariate analyses revealed that plant communities associated with the carob tree are well differentiated between the Western and Eastern basins. A wider range of floristic differentiation is revealed in the Western basin where the vegetation reaches its maximal heterogeneity. By comparison, in the Eastern basin the plant assemblages associated with the carob tree are more homogeneous and with a lower species richness but a higher Simpson diversity. Conclusions – The large ecological range of the Mediterranean carob trees is potentially an important evolutionary legacy for the conservation of genetic resources and seed sourcing for new uses such as restoration ecology.

scholarly journals Ceratonia siliqua(carob) trees as natural habitat and source of infection byCryptococcus gattiiin the Mediterranean environment

2012 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Francisca Colom ◽  
Ferry Hagen ◽  
Alfonso Gonzalez ◽  
Axelle Mellado ◽  
Neus Morera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Ceratonia Siliqua ◽  
Mediterranean Environment ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
The Mediterranean

scholarly journals Trinexapac-ethyl Restricts Shoot Growth and Improves Quality of `Diamond' Zoysiagrass Under Shade

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 1019-1022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.L. Qian ◽  
M.C. Engelke ◽  
M.J.V. Foster ◽  
S. Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Shoot Growth ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Acid Ethyl Ester ◽  
Energy Depletion ◽  
Zoysia Matrella ◽  
Turf Quality ◽  
Light Intensities ◽  
Variable Light ◽  
Tiller Density

Turfgrass is grown under extremely variable light intensities. This presents difficult management problems, and methods are needed to improve turf performance under variable shade conditions. Two experiments were conducted to determine the influence of trinexapac-ethyl (TE) on turf performance and physiological responses of `Diamond' zoysiagrass [Zoysia matrella (L.) Merr.] under several light intensities. In a polyethylene-roofed greenhouse, `Diamond' was sodded in 12 wooden boxes (1.2 × 1.2 × 0.16 m) (Expt. 1) and 18 fiber containers (55 × 38 × 12 cm) (Expt. 2). Treatments applied to boxes or containers included three levels of shade (40%, 75%, and 88%) with and without multiple TE applications at 48 g·ha-1 of active ingredient. Without TE treatment, vertical shoot growth increased linearly with increasing shade levels. Excessive shoot growth under 75% and 88% shade exacerbated energy depletion, as evidenced by the 45% and 67% lower rhizome mass and the 37% and 65% lower total nonstructural carbohydrate content (TNC), respectively, compared with turf under 40% shade. Trinexapac-ethyl reduced excessive vertical shoot growth and increased rhizome mass and TNC. Mean turf quality was increased by 0.7 and 1.4 units for turf receiving multiple TE applications under 75% and 88% shade, respectively. Trinexapac-ethyl did not increase turf quality or TNC under 40% shade. Canopy photosynthetic rate (Pn) was not affected 4 weeks after the initial TE treatment under any shade level. However, 34 weeks after the initial TE treatment a 50% higher Pn was observed for turf treated with TE under 88% shade, possibly because of higher tiller density. Repeated TE application increased turf quality and provided more favorable physiological responses (such as TNC and Pn) under 75% and 88% shade, where conditions favored vertical shoot growth. However, little or no improvement in turf quality was observed under 40% shade, where conditions favored slow vertical shoot growth. Chemical name used: 4-(cyclopropyl-α-hydroxy-methylene)-3,5-dioxo-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid ethyl ester (trinexapac-ethyl).

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