Collection, ex situ conservation and characterization of mangaba (Hancornia speciose Gomes) germplasm in coastal lowland of Northeastern Brazil

This study aimed to evaluate the Mangaba Genebank of Embrapa Tabuleiros Costeiros, Brazil, since its implementation in 2006 and characterize the accessions in the reproductive stage. We used 21 descriptors (botanical, morphological, growth, biometric, and physicochemical) to assess mangaba germplasm...

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Published in:Genetic resources and crop evolution 2021-08, Vol.68 (6), p.2441-2453
Main Authors: da Silva, Ana Veruska Cruz, Oliveira, Jéssica Monalisa S. P., Cardoso, Milena Nascimento, Nascimento, Ana Letícia Sirqueira, Soares, Tássia Fernanda S. N., da Silva Júnior, Josué Francisco, da Silva Lédo, Ana, Muniz, Evandro Neves
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Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Conservation
Evaluation
Germplasm
Life Sciences
Plant Genetics and Genomics
Plant Physiology
Plant Sciences
Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography
Research Article
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Summary:This study aimed to evaluate the Mangaba Genebank of Embrapa Tabuleiros Costeiros, Brazil, since its implementation in 2006 and characterize the accessions in the reproductive stage. We used 21 descriptors (botanical, morphological, growth, biometric, and physicochemical) to assess mangaba germplasm, as well as the data of enrichment and survival since the genebank implementation. There was a success in the enrichment, maintenance, and diversity of the germplasm evaluated. The results showed a significant difference between the accessions for most descriptors. The fruits presented good quality characteristics both for fresh consumption and processing. Moreover, these results supported the publication of the minimum descriptors for this species by Bioversity International and Embrapa. The knowledge of mangaba variability will subsidize conservation strategies and should encourage future researches on breeding.
ISSN:0925-9864
1573-5109
DOI:10.1007/s10722-021-01141-4