Uncovering morphometric, germination, and genetic divergence patterns in Euterpe edulis for breeding and conservation applications.

ABSTRACT: Euterpe edulis exhibits significant ecological, social, and economic potential, comparable to E. oleracea, for both the fresh fruit pulp market and industrial applications as a natural pigment. The commercial management of E. edulis fruits is economically promising; however, further studies are required to support improvement, conservation, and propagation programs. In this study, we aimed to assess the genetic control of key traits by estimating variance components, genetic parameters, and the associative relationships between fruit morphometric traits, seed characteristics, and seedling emergence using Pearson correlation and path analysis. Additionally, we quantified the genetic divergence among E. edulis accessions. Thirteen phenotypic traits and eight microsatellite markers were analy

SUBMITTER: Canal GB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12474960 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature