Characterization of common bean wild populations for their in situ conservation in Northwestern Argentina

‘Roșie de Făgăraș’ is a red onion landrace originating from the old region Făgăraș Country situated in South East Transylvania. It was officially included in the National Official Catalogue for cultivars and hybrids in 1952, for almost 50 years, and erased before 2004 without applying in situ conservation measures. However, food security depends on the appropriate management of all genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA). Thus they have to be conserved and sustainable used and efforts have to be done for the recognition of this landrace as a PGRFA and therefore to be maintained "under conservation" into the Official Catalogue. The study focused on analysing data from three localities recognized for cultivating ‘Roșie de Făgăraș’, in order to evaluate morphometric characteristics of mature onion bulbs according to the UPOV Standard TG/46/7, productivity, land cultivation and socio-economic vulnerabilities. The analysis of morphometric measurements results support that ‘Roșie de Făgăraș’ is a medium size red onion that may have the chance to enter the market place, at least at the small scale, according to the current regulatory framework of the European Union regarding the conservation of landraces and provided by: Directive 2008/62/EC, Directive 2009/145/EC and Directive 2010/60/EU. The analysis of productivity, and land cultivation revealed dramatic land use change associated with the decline of cultivated area as following: 76.27% in Mândra, 50% in Recea and 33.34% in Beclean. With an increasing aging population, lack of political support for entering the market place, decrease of landowners cultivating ‘Roșie de Făgăraș’ for trade will increase vulnerability of traditional knowledge related to the conservation of this landrace.

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Molecular characterization of Nicaraguan Pinus tecunumanii Schw. ex Eguiluz et Perry populations for in situ conservation

Trees ◽

10.1007/s00468-014-1005-2 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 1249-1253 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Arlen Tijerino ◽

Helena Korpelainen

Keyword(s):

Molecular Characterization ◽

In Situ Conservation ◽

Pinus Tecunumanii

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Genetic characterization of local Italian breeds of chickens undergoing in situ conservation

Poultry Science ◽

10.3382/ps.2009-00324 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 89 (3) ◽

pp. 420-427 ◽

Cited By ~ 52

Author(s):

E. Zanetti ◽

M. De Marchi ◽

C. Dalvit ◽

M. Cassandro

Keyword(s):

Genetic Characterization ◽

In Situ Conservation

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Applications of veterinary medicine to in situ conservation efforts

Oryx ◽

10.1017/s0030605300021232 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 244-252 ◽

Cited By ~ 37

Author(s):

William B. Karesh ◽

Robert A. Cook

Keyword(s):

Veterinary Medicine ◽

New Species ◽

Wildlife Conservation ◽

Multidisciplinary Approach ◽

In Situ Conservation ◽

Wild Populations ◽

Public Scrutiny ◽

Conservation Projects

Wildlife conservation efforts are increasingly faced with declining, overcrowded or fragmented populations, environmental contamination, and the introduction of new species of either competitors or pathogens. These efforts are coming under increased public scrutiny in their attempt to balance human social and economic needs with those of wildlife. The integration of veterinary medicine as part of a multidisciplinary approach to conservation can assist in the successful planning, implementation and evaluation of conservation projects. Beyond the role of immobilizing animals, veterinarians can contribute to assessing and monitoring the health of wild populations, and can train others in modern approaches to working with and caring for wildlife.

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Morpho-Biometrical, Nutritional and Phytochemical Characterization of Carrot Landraces from Puglia Region (Southern Italy)

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13073940 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. 3940

Author(s):

Anna Bonasia ◽

Giulia Conversa ◽

Corrado Lazzizera ◽

Giuseppe Gambacorta ◽

Antonio Elia

Keyword(s):

Local Community ◽

Southern Italy ◽

In Situ Conservation ◽

Large Variability ◽

High Profile ◽

On Farm ◽

Caffeic Acid Derivative ◽

Nutraceutical Properties

The explorations as a part of the regional BiodiverSO Programme of vegetable genetic resource rescue revealed that in the arenili (sandy shores) of “Salterns of Margherita di Savoia” (SMS), a coastal landscape area of Puglia region (southern Italy), along the commercial genotypes of small rooting species, landraces are still cultivated. The morpho-biometrical, nutritional and phytochemical properties of two carrot landraces (“Carota a punta lunga” and “Carota a punta tonda”) and a commercial carrot hybrid (“Presto”) collected from the SMS area are examined. The study highlighted that the pedological conditions of the arenili of the SMS area are the main driving force in controlling the nutritional and nutraceutical characteristics of carrot, conferring to genotypes grown in this area a high profile in comparison with literature data. In the site of cultivation of arenili, a large variability in the morpho-qualitative traits emerged among carrot genotypes. “Carota a punta tonda” stands for a promising genotype being very rich in phenols (209.8 mg kg−1 fw) (mainly di-caffeic acid derivative and chlorogenic acid), ß-carotene (21,512 µg 100 g−1 fw), and high antioxidative proprieties. “Carota a punta tonda” could be considered as a healthy product for consumers and also amenable to selection for breeding purpose. Increasing the knowledge about nutritional and nutraceutical properties of local landraces may push the preference of consumers beyond the local community and, at the same time, farmers can be stimulated to continue their cultivation. Thus, the promotion of their on-farm/in situ conservation (cultivation) could represent an efficient strategy for agro-biodiversity preservation.

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Molecular characterisation of wild populations and landraces of common bean from northwestern Argentina

Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology ◽

10.1080/11263500903503942 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 144 (2) ◽

pp. 365-372 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

M. Z. Galván ◽

A. A. Lanteri ◽

M. C. Menéndez Sevillano ◽

P. A. Balatti

Keyword(s):

Common Bean ◽

Molecular Characterisation ◽

Wild Populations ◽

Northwestern Argentina

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Characterization of a Newly Discovered Symbiont of the Whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)

Applied and Environmental Microbiology ◽

10.1128/aem.03030-12 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 79 (2) ◽

pp. 569-575 ◽

Cited By ~ 87

Author(s):

Xiao-Li Bing ◽

Jiao Yang ◽

Einat Zchori-Fein ◽

Xiao-Wei Wang ◽

Shu-Sheng Liu

Keyword(s):

Cryptic Species ◽

Bemisia Tabaci ◽

Pcr Analysis ◽

Human Pathogens ◽

Wild Populations ◽

Content Type ◽

Close Relationship

ABSTRACTBemisia tabaci(Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) is a species complex containing >28 cryptic species, some of which are important crop pests worldwide. Like many other sap-sucking insects, whiteflies harbor an obligatory symbiont, “CandidatusPortiera aleyrodidarum,” and a number of secondary symbionts. So far, six genera of secondary symbionts have been identified inB. tabaci. In this study, we report and describe the finding of an additional bacterium in the indigenousB. tabacicryptic species China 1 (formerly known asB. tabacibiotype ZHJ3). Phylogenetic analysis based on the 16S rRNA andgltAgenes showed that the bacterium belongs to theAlphaproteobacteriasubdivision of theProteobacteriaand has a close relationship with human pathogens of the genusOrientia. Consequently, we temporarily named itOrientia-like organism (OLO). OLO was found in six of eight wild populations ofB. tabaciChina 1, with the infection rate ranging from 46.2% to 76.8%. Fluorescencein situhybridization (FISH) ofB. tabaciChina 1 in nymphs and adults revealed that OLOs are confined to the bacteriome and co-occur with “Ca. Portiera aleyrodidarum.” The vertical transmission of OLO was demonstrated by detection of OLO at the anterior pole end of the oocytes through FISH. Quantitative PCR analysis of population dynamics suggested a complex interaction between “Ca. Portiera aleyrodidarum” and OLO. Based on these results, we propose “CandidatusHemipteriphilus asiaticus” for the classification of this symbiont fromB. tabaci.

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