scholarly journals Analysis of leaf phenotypic diversity of some Hevea Accessions/clones conserved at the Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD) Ekona, Cameroon

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 372-378
Author(s):  
Njukeng Jetro Nkengafac ◽  
Ndille Claurence Nkumbe
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Phenotypic Diversity ◽  
Germplasm Collection ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Morphological Diversity ◽  
Morphological Descriptors ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Diverse Groups ◽  
Component Scores

This study was carried out to estimate leaf morphological diversity of some accessions/clones from IRRDB 1981 Hevea germplasm collection conserved at IRAD Ekona, to determine the importance of leaf morphological descriptors in differentiating accessions/clones. A total of 36 clones/ accessions were characterized using 6 leaf morphological descriptors. Analysis of variance showed that there were significant differences in the leaf morphological parameters for the studied clones. The Principal Component Analysis (PCA) showed that all leaf descriptors were informative and contributed significantly to the variation. The first 2 Principal Component scores (PCs) accounted for 88% of the total variation. The cluster analysis based on significant PCs grouped all accessions and clones in to 6 main clusters at the distance of 1.5. This study permits the characterization of Hevea accessions and clones in to diverse groups using leaf morphological descriptors; hence this will be advantageous for production of diverse genotypes during breeding programs to broaden the Hevea gene pool.

scholarly journals Genetic Characterization of Tunisian Lime Genotypes Using Pomological Traits

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-76
Author(s):  
Olfa Saddoud Debbabi ◽  
Selma Ben Abdelaali ◽  
Rym Bouhlal ◽  
Sabrine Zneidi ◽  
Nasr Ben Abdelaali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Traits ◽  
Phenotypic Diversity ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Fruit Shape ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Wiener Diversity Index ◽  
On Farm

AbstractCitrus genus includes a wide number of species that have been long cultivated and well adapted in Tunisia. It is represented by small number of plantations and considered as underutilized in Tunisia. Our goal was to genetically characterize Tunisian lime genotypes to obtain data useful for gene conservation and breeding purposes. The survey of genotypes was conducted in the Cap Bon region, where citrus cultivation is the most spread. Sixteen quantitative and 19 qualitative parameters were evaluated. The observed accessions belonged to three different species: Citrus limetta, Citrus latifolia (limes Byrsa), and Citrus limettioides (limes of Palestine) according to Tanaka classification. Principal component analysis confirmed these classifications. Four-cell analysis (FCA) was used to determine the most threatened genotypes. Quantitative traits were evaluated and allowed the discrimination between genotypes. Many quantitative traits of fruit and juice were highly positively and significantly correlated. Phenotypic diversity was determined using Shannon–Wiener diversity index (H’). The highest value of diversity index was observed for both vesicle thickness and thickness of segment walls (H’ = 0.98). Intermediate values were observed for both fruit axis (H’= 0.49) and pulp firmness (H’ = 0.43). However, fruit shape (H’ = 0.24), shape of fruit apex (H’ = 0.24), and vesicle length (H’ = 0.33) presented the lowest values of diversity index. Current findings will be useful to conserve threatened genotypes ex situ and on farm and also will guide strategic conservation on Citrus genetic resources for future breeding programs.

scholarly journals Multivariate analysis and clustering reveal high morphological diversity in Tunisian autochthonous grapes (Vitis vinifera): insights into characterization, conservation and commercialization

OENO One ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myriam Lamine ◽  
Hassène Zemni ◽  
Sana Ziadi ◽  
Asma Chabaane ◽  
Imen Melki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Variation ◽  
Phenotypic Diversity ◽  
Germplasm Collection ◽  
Morphological Differentiation ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Morphological Diversity ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Table Grapes ◽  
Commercial Cultivation ◽  
First Time

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Aim</strong>: To characterize autochthonous grapevine cultivars from a national germplasm collection, to estimate the phenotypic diversity among and within the cultivars, and to identify the traits that contributed to cultivar heterogeneity.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Methods and results</strong>: Seventy major ampelographic descriptors comprising shoot, leaf and fruit traits were investigated to determine the overall degree of polymorphism among 61 autochthonous Tunisian grapevine genotypes. Based on the correlation values obtained between the characters, all descriptors must be considered for the characterization/clustering of the grapes, of which 12 descriptors were identified as the most important. Based on principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), all cultivars were discriminated and high morphological variation was observed among the accessions. ANOVA demonstrated that most of the morphological variation was found within (89.31 %) rather than between the groups (10.69 %). The Khalt Bouchemma Gabès, Blanc 3 and Blanc 2 genotypes were identified as the barycentres of the groups, representing all the morphological variation observed within autochthonous grapes in Tunisia. These genotypes exhibited all the required characteristics to be introduced into the market and commercialized as table grapes and stand out as the most promising for commercial cultivation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Conclusion</strong>: The detailed ampelographic description presented herein highlighted clear morphological differentiation between Tunisian autochthonous grapevines, investigated for the first time using 70 OIV descriptors, and allowed us for the first time to easily split the Tunisian autochthonous grapevine accessions into wine and table grapes. Numerical analyses showed that the number of morphological traits that are effectively contributing to the characterization of the cultivars could be reduced to 12.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Significance and impact of the study</strong>: In this investigation, we highlight the importance of importance of breeding programs, commercialization and evaluation of economically valuable characteristics of the highly diverse autochthonous grapevine cultivars from Tunisia.</p>

scholarly journals Genetic diversity of table grape based on morphoagronomic traits

2011 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Coelho de Souza Leão ◽  
Cosme Damião Cruz ◽  
Sérgio Yoshimitsu Motoike
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Clustering Analysis ◽  
Germplasm Collection ◽  
Table Grape ◽  
Cluster Method ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Method Analysis ◽  
Vitis Spp ◽  
Grape Cultivars

The conservation and characterization of grape (Vitis spp) genetic resources in germplasm banks have been the basis of its use in breeding programs that result in development of new cultivars. There are at least 10,000 grape cultivars kept in germplasm collection. The genetic diversity in 136 table grape accessions from the state of Bahia, Brazil, was evaluated. Continuous and discrete morphoagronomic traits were assessed. The clustering analysis by the Tocher otimization method resulted in 30 clusters (considering continuous morphoagronomic traits), and 9 clusters (taking into consideration multicategorical traits). There was no agreement between clusters obtained by both, continuous or discrete phenotypic descriptors, independent of the cluster method analysis used. A satisfactory genetic variability among the table grape accessions was observed.

scholarly journals Ancient Danish Apple Cultivars—A Comprehensive Metabolite and Sensory Profiling of Apple Juices

Metabolites ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nunzia Iaccarino ◽  
Camilla Varming ◽  
Mikael Agerlin Petersen ◽  
Nanna Viereck ◽  
Birk Schütz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Content ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Apple Cultivars ◽  
Aroma Components ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Comprehensive Characterization

In recent decades, intensive selective breeding programs have allowed the development of disease-resistant and flavorsome apple cultivars while leading to a gradual decline of a large number of ancient varieties in many countries. However, the re-evaluation of such cultivars could lead to the production new apple-based products with health beneficial properties and/or unique flavor qualities. Herein, we report the comprehensive characterization of juices obtained from 86 old, mostly Danish, apple cultivars, by employing traditional analysis (ion chromatography, °Brix, headspace gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC–MS), and panel test evaluation) as well as an innovative nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)-based screening method developed by Bruker for fruit juices, known as Spin Generated Fingerprint (SGF) Profiling™. Principal component analysis showed large differences in aroma components and sensory characteristics, including odd peculiar odors and flavors such as apricot and peach, and very different levels of phenolic compounds, acids and sugars among the analyzed juices. Moreover, we observed a tendency for late-season juices to be characterized by higher °Brix values, sugar content and they were perceived to be sweeter and more flavor intense than early-season juices. Our findings are useful for the production of specialty vintage-cultivar apple juices or mixed juices to obtain final products that are characterized both by healthy properties and peculiar sensory attributes.

Diversity in jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.): insights into fruit characterization for the identification of superior genotypes

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
M.K. Dhakar ◽  
Bikash Das ◽  
P.K. Sarkar ◽  
Vishal Nath ◽  
A.K. Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Phenotypic Diversity ◽  
Crop Improvement ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Artocarpus Heterophyllus ◽  
Commercial Cultivation ◽  
Wide Range

Abstract Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) is a nutritious crop from the Moraceae family. The current study was undertaken to evaluate the phenotypic diversity of fruit characteristics using a set of 27 standardized fruit descriptors to describe 28 jackfruit genotypes. These data were used to identify the superior jackfruit genotype that could be used for commercial cultivation. The data revealed a wide range of differences among the genotypes for all the traits studied. Cluster analysis classified the genotypes into four major groups that confirmed the wide diversity among them. Principal component analysis (PCA) also revealed that 80.22% of the variability among the jackfruit genotypes was explained by the first five principal components (PCs). Based on the overall results, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Research Complex for Eastern Region (ICAR-RCER) JS 6/3 and 10/3 genotypes were found to be the most promising for table purposes (medium fruit size, pulp percentage >50 and total soluble solid (TSS) >20°Brix), whereas the ICAR-RCER JS 7/7 genotype with large fruit size, pulp percentage >50 and TSS >20°Brix was found to be suitable for processing. The coefficient of variation was the least for traits such as TSS (12.56%) and average seed length (13.56%). Hence, priority may also be given to the TSS and seed size when exploring promising genotypes and operating a selection procedure for crop improvement in jackfruit. The information generated under the study forms a potential baseline for fruit breeders to use in selecting genotypes with superior fruit qualities for jackfruit crop improvement programmes in the future.

scholarly journals Phenotypic diversity and carcass quality of creole goats with genetic potential for resistance to infection caused by worm

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (7) ◽  
pp. 849-857
Author(s):  
Vanessa dos Santos Neri ◽  
José Lindenberg Rocha Sarmento ◽  
Laylson da Silva Borges ◽  
Tatiana Saraiva Torres ◽  
Luciano Silva Sena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Phenotypic Diversity ◽  
Phenotypic Characterization ◽  
Carcass Quality ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Genetic Groups ◽  
Genetic Potential ◽  
Resistance To Infection

Abstract: The objective of this work was to phenotypically characterize creole goats of the Moxotó, Azul, Canindé, Repartida, Marota, and Graúna breeds, comparing them with the Boer, Anglo Nubian, and Alpine exotic breeds, to identify the genetic groups of greater potential for carcass quality and resistance to infection caused by worm. Data on morphometric measurements were obtained for the count of worm eggs in grams of feces (WEGF), Famacha score, carcass measurements, and body weight from 308 animals, in a farm in the state of Piauí, Brazil. Repartida goats showed the highest average for wither height (61.55 cm) and rump height (62.16 cm), and Moxotó goats had the greatest ear length (13.45 cm). The Moxotó breed showed the highest means for carcass and body weight. The lowest average for body weight was observed in Azul goats (24.35 kg), and the lowest WEGF was detected in Repartida goats (200 eggs per gram of feces). The average Famacha score was 2.77. Average linkage was the method that best summarized the information on the morphometric and carcass data. The use of morphometric and carcass measurements provides satisfactory results in the phenotypic characterization of the animals. The Brazilian creole goats, which are considered resistant to worm infection and show high-quality carcass traits, may be indicated for conservation and genetic breeding programs.

scholarly journals Morphological diversity and identification key for landraces of the Amerindian yam in central Amazon

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Beyerlein ◽  
Henrique dos Santos Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Diversity ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Morphological Data ◽  
Morphological Descriptors ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Central Amazon ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Optimal Set

Abstract: The objective of this work was to select an optimal set of morphological descriptors, in order to characterize the phenotipical diversity of Amerindian yam (Dioscorea trifida) landraces cultivated in the municipality of Caapiranga, in the central Amazon region of Brazil, and to develop a botanical identification key for them. A collection of 140 accessions and an experimental plot with a representative sample of 20 landraces were used to test 64 morphological descriptors for the aerial and subterranean plant parts. Forty-eight descriptors were selected, of which 13 were for tubers, 12 for stems, 14 for leaves, and 9 for inflorescences and seed. A cluster analysis based on the morphological data showed the formation of two landrace groups with greater similarity: white and purple pulp tubers. The results provide tools for in situ and ex situ conservation and for plant breeding programs, considering the importance of maintaining and recognizing the value of Ameridian yam as an important native genetic resource for food security in the region.

scholarly journals Geographical patterns of phenotypic diversity and structure of Kenyan wild sorghum populations (Sorghum spp.) as an aid to germplasm collection and conservation strategy

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moses M. Muraya ◽  
Hartwig H. Geiger ◽  
Evans Mutegi ◽  
Ben M. Kanyenji ◽  
Fabrice Sagnard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenotypic Diversity ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Flag Leaf ◽  
Germplasm Collection ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Regional Differentiation ◽  
Wild Sorghum ◽  
Geographical Patterns

Kenya lies within sorghum centre of diversity. However, information on the relative extent of diversity patterns within and among genetically defined groups of distinct ecosystems is lacking. The objective was to assess the structure and phenotypic diversity of wild sorghum populations across a range of geographical and ecological conditions in the country. Sixty-two wild sorghum populations (30 individuals per population) sampled from four distinct sorghum growing regions of Kenya and covering different agroecologies were characterized for ten qualitative traits. Plant height, number of tillers, panicle sizes and flag leaf dimensions were also recorded. Frequencies of the phenotypic classes of each character were calculated. The Shannon diversity index (H′) was used to estimate the magnitude of diversity. Principal component analysis was used to differentiate populations within and between regions. Wild sorghum is widely distributed in Kenya, occurring in sympatric ranges with cultivated sorghum, and both have overlapping flowering windows. All characters considered displayed great phenotypic diversity. Pooled over characters within regions, the mean H′ ranged between 0.60 and 0.93 in Western and Coast regions, respectively. Wild sorghum was found to show a weak regional differentiation, probably reflecting the importance of seed-mediated gene flow in shaping the wild sorghum population structure. Trait distribution was variable among regions, but there was no conspicuous distribution of the traits studied in any given region. Spontaneous hybridization and introgression of genes from cultivated to wild sorghum seems to be likely, and may already have occurred for a long time, although undocumented. Implications for in situ and ex situ genetic resources conservation are discussed.

Phenotypic diversity and relationships among Chilean Choclero maize (Zea mays L. mays) landraces

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 461-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Salazar ◽  
José Correa ◽  
María José Araya ◽  
Marco A. Méndez ◽  
Basilio Carrasco
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Phenotypic Diversity ◽  
Germplasm Collection ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
New Materials ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Production Area ◽  
Core Production

AbstractChoclero is a Chilean traditional floury maize, consumed as a vegetable, with large economic and cultural value due to its culinary properties that give unique characteristics to the traditional local cuisine. Market diversification demands new materials with different ear and kernel characteristics, which are at present not fulfilled by breeders due to lack of genetic diversity. At present, the Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias has a Choclero germplasm collection composed of 96 accessions, which can supply this lack of diversity, or increase the gene pool. In the present study, 34 selected Chilean Choclero landraces were characterized for 41 agromorphological traits. Phenotypic evaluation in three environments representative of the core production area revealed significant genetic variability for most of the evaluated traits, leading to the identification of several promising accessions. The greater contribution of genotype in most phenological plant, ear and kernel traits suggest their potential usefulness for breeding purposes. Principal component analysis explained over 75% of the total variation for 29 quantitative agromorphological traits. Cluster analysis separated accessions into four major groups, differentiated mainly by plant phenology and ear trait. These findings indicate a number of useful traits at an intra-racial level and a wide range of phenotypic variation that provides a good source of diversity for use in the development of new Choclero varieties.

scholarly journals Morpho-phenological characterization of grape (Vitis vinifera L.) germplasm grown in northern zones of Punjab, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (04) ◽  
pp. 1223-1236
Author(s):  
Muhammad Tahir Akram
Keyword(s):  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Bunch Length ◽  
Vitis Vinifera L ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Early Maturing ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Peduncle Length ◽  
International Plant

This endeavor includes thirty grapes’ genotypes grown in northern zones of Punjab, Pakistan to determine similarities and dissimilarities in forty-four morphological traits according to the descriptor “International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI)”. The relation between the genotypes was determined by principal component analysis (PCA), and similarity was worked out by using cluster analysis. The dendrogram divided the genotypes into two main groups with classes and subclasses. The variation present within the class was up to 81.72% while the difference between classes was 18.28%. The morphological quantitative traits such as bunch length, bunch width, bunch weight, peduncle length, the weight of 10 berries, number of berry in a bunch, berry length, and berry width were in the following range 27.50-11 cm, 13.75-5 cm, 583.56-77.70 g, 6.50-1.55 cm, 53.70-9.70 g, 354-28, 27.37-11.40 mm and 18.06-10.41 mm respectively, which indicated a wide level of diversity in the selected genotypes. Based on phenological attributes, “Regina”, “Perlet”, and “Early White” were found early maturing genotypes to prevent berry rotting due to monsoon rains at the final stage of ripening. The data generated in this study would be helpful to preserve the existing germplasm and be available for designing future breeding programs.

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