Comprehensive Evaluation and Selection of Cardamom (<i>Elettaria cardamomum</i> (L.) Maton) Germplasm Using Morphological Traits.

ABSTRACT: Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton) plays a crucial role in Guatemala's agriculture, supporting local families and covering 169,429.29 ha (making it the world's leading producer). Since its introduction to Guatemala in 1910, limited research has focused on unraveling the diversity and defining morphological traits critical for selecting excellent accessions. In this study, we examined 17 morphological traits across 288 accessions to identify key features associated with the germplasm. The comprehensive analysis employed principal component analysis, a morphological composite value (F-value), linear regression, and hierarchical clustering. The Shannon-Wiener diversity index ranged from 0.10 to 2.02, indicating the variation in diversity among traits. Principal component analys

SUBMITTER: Herrera-Gonzalez MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11479022 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature