Comprehensive Genetic and Morphological Analysis of Algerian Carob (<i>Ceratonia siliqua</i> L.) Accessions.

ABSTRACT: Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L. Fabaceae) is a species of significant economic, ecological, and cultural importance in the Mediterranean region. It is valued for its adaptability to various environments and wide-ranging agricultural and industrial applications. Despite its potential, the genetic characterization of this species in Algerian territories has received little attention to date. The present study aims to decipher carob's genetic structure and diversity in Algeria. This study presents a comprehensive morphological characterization of 39 Algerian carob accessions based on pod traits and molecular genotyping using eight nuclear and three chloroplast SSR markers across different geographical locations and environmental conditions. The morphological analysis revealed a discrete di

SUBMITTER: Smaili O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11990269 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature