Description of <i>Ficus carica</i> L. Italian Cultivars II: Genetic and Chemical Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Ficus carica L., present in Italy since ancient times, is represented by numerous cultivars grown in both southern and central regions. In recent years, local accessions, as a source of genetic biodiversity, have gained increasing interest for both genetic conservation and their agronomic characteristics, which are well suited for 'sustainable agriculture'. Based on these considerations, we conducted a parallel study combining the genetic analysis (SSRs marker) and chemical profiling (polyphenols and antioxidant capacity) of fig leaves to characterize 15 cultivars of the Tuscany region. A genetic analysis performed using seven SSR oligonucleotide primers successfully allowed the discrimination of the cultivars studied, with primers MFC2, MFC3, and LMFC30 exhibiting the highest polym

SUBMITTER: Petruccelli R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12030046 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature