| Autor: |
J. Ugalat, R. S. Nayana, M. Doddamani, S. P. Gautham Suresh, T. N. Lakshmidevamma, B. Fakrudin, K. A. Apoorva, R.C. Jagadeesha, S. Kadam |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
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| Zdroj: |
Compendium of Plant Genomes ISBN: 9783030809553 |
| DOI: |
10.1007/978-3-030-80956-0_7 |
| Popis: |
Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) is a widespread multipurpose tree with great potential as a high-value crop for its nutritive, therapeutic and prophylactic properties with several industrial applications. Almost every part of the tree is useful with varied end uses. It is an interesting plant owed to its bioactive compounds. Moringa species have been widely spread across the tropical and subtropical regions of the world and a total of 13 species of the genus Moringa are known. Moringa, being a cross-pollinated tree, high heterogeneity in many character forms is observed resulting in vast genetic diversity in the natural and cultivated accessions and substantial variation in quantitatively inherited traits has been documented which needs to be exploited for concentrated research towards its crop improvement. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the gene flow pattern and population genetic structure in moringa through molecular genetic diversity and population structure of worldwide collections is of great promise. In spite of its varied uses and morphological diversification, the number of accessions collected as germplasm and their conservation in gene banks is very meagre. Documentation of genetic diversity and conservation of germplasm is a necessity for strategic research as well as breeding programmes to develop elite varieties. This chapter highlights the genetic diversity in moringa, its significance in the contemporary nutritional security scenario and its exploitation for future programs. |
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OpenAIRE |
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