Journal
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
Volume 68, Issue 5, Pages 2167-2179Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s10722-021-01164-x
Keywords
Endangered species; Neodomesticates; On-farm conservation; Propagation; Strachey’ s chive
Categories
Ask authors/readers for more resources
The study focused on Himalayan allium spices, identifying a new type of Allium suitable for cultivation in the western Himalayas of India, as well as other potential species. Morphological analysis showed that the new type of Allium was more closely related to A. przewaliskianum.
The study on Himalayan allium spices was undertaken with specific reference to commercially important taxa belonging to the genus Allium viz. A. stracheyi Baker, A. wallichii Kunth, A. przewaliskianum Regel and an Allium 'new type'. Based on eco-geographical and morphological studies, the 'new type' Allium was identified as 'neodomesticate' for the western Himalaya region, Uttarakhand, along with other potential less-known taxa viz. A. stracheyi, A. wallichii, and A. przewaliskianum that are yet to be cultivated on large scale in India. Data on morphological characters of all four species when was subjected to statistical analysis Allium 'new type' grouped closer to A. przewaliskianum as compared to remaining two taxa. The study is aimed to support use of morphological data in species identification besides enhancing knowledge on propagation, post-harvest methods, conservation status and species uses that would facilitate trade related practices for economic enhancement of the farming communities.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available