Monitoring Genetic Erosion of Aromatic and Medicinal Plant Species in Alentejo (South Portugal).

ABSTRACT: The main goal of this work was to study the genetic erosion risk of plants with aromatic, medicinal and gastronomic applications in Portugal, particularly in the Alentejo region. The target species were coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.), hart's pennyroyal (Mentha cervina L.) and pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium L.). The methodology involved direct observations and surveys (2002/2003 and 2011). The GE formula applied in Hammer's studies was used to estimate genetic erosion. The main factors causing genetic erosion were the primary drivers of biodiversity loss: habitat loss, invasive species, and overexploitation influenced by human intervention such as the clearing of watercourses, vegetation control, grazing and desertification. The results indicate a reduction in individua

SUBMITTER: Povoa O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10386371 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature