Genetic and morphological diversity in populations of Annona senegalensis Pers. occurring in Western (Benin) and Southern (Mozambique) Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding morpho-genetic diversity and differentiation of species with relatively large distributions is crucial for the conservation and sustainable management of their genetic resources. The present study focused on Annona senegalensis Pers., an important multipurpose wild plant, distributed exclusively in natural ecosystems but facing several threats. The study assessed the genetic and morphological diversity, structure, and differentiation of the species in populations from Western (Benin) and Southern (Mozambique) Africa. The material was evaluated to ascertain the environmental (climatic) determinants of the variation within this species.

Methods

Four sub-populations comprised of 154 individuals were phenotyped based on nineteen plant, fruit, and

SUBMITTER: Donhouede JCF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10416773 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature