Genetic study for seed germination and shattering in Euphorbia lagascae in response to different seed treatments.

ABSTRACT: Euphorbia lagascae Spreng is a promising emerging oilseed crop, with its seed oil accounting for approximately 50% of the seed weight. Euphorbia oil contains a significant amount of vernolic acid, comprising two-thirds of its composition, which boasts various industrial applications, including acting as a stabilizer-plasticizer and natural dye. However, this species was known to have a high degree of seed-shattering and a low germination rate, which act as two important barriers to large-scale production and exploitation. Therefore, the objective of this study is to determine the genetic control of seed germination and seed-shattering traits in order to develop a reliable pipeline that would be applicable for industries and breeders to select superior E. lagascae lines

SUBMITTER: Istaitieh M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10979140 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature