scholarly journals Ethno-Botanical Uses of Ugandan edible wild fruit species

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Onen ◽  
Hannington Oryem-Origa
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Species ◽  
Wild Fruit ◽  
Wild Fruit Species

scholarly journals Geographic Variability of Sugars and Organic Acids in Selected Wild Fruit Species

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asima Akagić ◽  
Amila Vranac Oras ◽  
Sanja Oručević Žuljević ◽  
Nermina Spaho ◽  
Pakeza Drkenda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Acids ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Cornelian Cherry ◽  
Fruit Species ◽  
Wild Fruit ◽  
Cornus Mas ◽  
Wild Strawberry ◽  
Promising Source ◽  
Wild Fruit Species

The chemical variability of bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.), wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca L.), cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) and rosehip (Rosa canina L.) based on the content of individual and total sugars and organic acids in fruit was investigated. The fruits were picked in fully ripened condition within the period from 2014 to 2015 from different locations. The fresh fruits were analyzed with the high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) technique for the purpose of identifying and quantifying the content of glucose, fructose and sucrose, as well as malic, citric, fumaric and shikimic acids. However, the content of individual sugars and organic acids differed by locations as well as by growing year within the same wild fruit species. The differences between wild fruit species as well as among different locations are presented by principal component analysis (PCA). Based on results obtained, rosehip fruits with higher sugars and organic acids ratio (S/A) are suitable for production of “pekmez” and drying, while genotypes of cornelian cherry, wild strawberry and bilberry with lower S/A are recommended for production of juices and gelatin products. The research results show that specific environmental conditions may influence significantly the content of analyzed parameters, as is the case with cornelian cherry and rosehip. Considering that the food industry is searching for new products, the wild fruit species analyzed represent a promising source of ingredients for the development of beverages and foods with functional properties as well as for supplements and nutraceuticals.

scholarly journals Biodiversity of wild fruit species of Serbia

Genetika ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dusica Bosnjakovic ◽  
Vladislav Ognjanov ◽  
Mirjana Ljubojevic ◽  
Goran Barac ◽  
Marija Predojevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Fruit Species ◽  
Wild Fruit ◽  
Cornus Mas ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Fruit Growing ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Wild Fruit Species

Several field collecting trips in the 2009-2011 period confirmed that forest fruit species are an inexhaustible genofond of extremely important varieties that yield fruit of excellent quality and high nutritive value, with wide range of applications, including nutritional, medicinal and food production. The aim of this work was to develop long term interactive and integrated strategy for selection of wild fruit species through different breeding methods, as well as popularization of selected products and their integration into intensive fruit growing. The most important morphological, ecological, and biological characteristics were studied and presented for Cornus mas, Sambucus nigra, Morus sp. and Rosa sp. For each studied fruit species, advanced selections for cultivar release has been reported.

scholarly journals Walnut diversity and breeding in Kyrgyzstan

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 02009
Author(s):  
Davlet Mamadzhanov ◽  
Sovet Kenzhebaev
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Trees ◽  
Intraspecific Diversity ◽  
Fruit Species ◽  
Wild Fruit ◽  
High Yields ◽  
Trees And Shrubs ◽  
Forest Conditions ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Wild Fruit Species

The article provides information about the form diversity and selection of walnuts in the natural walnut forests of Kyrgyzstan. In walnutfruit forests, there is a wide variety of forms of walnut and other wild fruit species. The species and intraspecific diversity of wild fruit trees and shrubs allows selecting the best forms for creating highly productive plantations in various forest conditions in order to obtain high yields of nuts and other fruits. Methods of selection and criteria for selecting the best forms of walnuts are described.

scholarly journals Vegetative propagation of native fruit species of páramo Thibaudia floribunda and Cavendishia bracteata by cuttings

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-22
Author(s):  
Lina María López C. ◽  
Mariam Vásquez M. ◽  
Héctor Lancheros R. ◽  
Stanislav Magnitskiy
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Adventitious Roots ◽  
Naphthalene Acetic Acid ◽  
Fruit Species ◽  
Wild Fruit ◽  
The Andes ◽  
Shoot Production ◽  
Parenchyma Cells ◽  
Rooting Of Cuttings ◽  
Andes Region

Cavendishia bracteata and Thibaudia floribunda (Ericaceae) are wild fruit shrubs native to the Andes region. This study aimed to characterize the rooting potential of basal and apical cuttings using naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) in different concentrations (0, 200, 500, or 1,000 mg L-1). In C. bracteata, the cutting position on the branch affected its sprouting and rooting, with apical cuttings presenting the best performance with auxin application. The rooting of cuttings was more successful in C. bracteata than in T. floribunda. NAA applications between 200 to 500 mg L-1 were more suitable for the propagation of C. bracteata due to the higher percentages of rooting and shoot production. For propagation of T. floribunda, the use of apical cuttings without the application of auxins is recommended. Adventitious roots in cuttings of both species were originated from parenchyma cells of the stem.

Host range and species diversity of Tephritidae of three plant formations in Western Burkina Faso

2020 ◽  
Vol 110 (6) ◽  
pp. 732-742
Author(s):  
Issaka Zida ◽  
Souleymane Nacro ◽  
Rémy Dabiré ◽  
Laura Moquet ◽  
Hélène Delatte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Host Range ◽  
Fruit Fly ◽  
Bactrocera Dorsalis ◽  
Indigenous Plants ◽  
New Host ◽  
Host Fruit ◽  
Fruit Species ◽  
Wild Fruit ◽  
Western Burkina Faso

AbstractIn Western Burkina Faso, the host range of fruit flies was evaluated in three plant formations between May 2017 and April 2019. Samples of 61 potential hosts were collected and incubated for fruit fly emergence. Twenty-seven hosts including cultivated and wild fruit were identified. Among cultivated fruit species, mango, and guava were the most infested while high infestation incidences were observed in the fruit of the indigenous plants Vitellaria paradoxa, Annona senegalensis, Sarcocephalus latifolius, and Saba senegalensis. Low infestation rates were observed in Anacardium occidentale, Citrus species, Opilia celtidifolia, and Cissus populnea. The highest infestation index (1648.57 flies kg−1) was observed from V. paradoxa. Eleven new host fruit infested with many fruit fly species are reported in Burkina Faso. A total of 18 fruit fly species were reared; Bactrocera dorsalis (42.94%), Ceratitis cosyra (29.93%), and Ceratitis silvestrii (22.33%) dominated those that emerged. Four fruit fly species have been detected for the first time in Burkina Faso. The main suitable fruit hosts are abundant and available from May through August during the rainy season and become rare and have low infestation from November to April during the dry season. This is the first study of its kind in the region. This study shows that the three plant formations had an impact on population dynamics of the three tephritid species of economic importance in Western Burkina Faso. This information should be integrated into the development of a fruit fly pests management strategy.

scholarly journals Past, Present, and Future of Fruit Germplasm Exploration

HortScience ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-204
Author(s):  
Kim E. Hummer
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Convention On Biological Diversity ◽  
Remote Communication ◽  
Fruit Species ◽  
Wild Fruit ◽  
Food And Agriculture

The fruits of the earth have healed, nurtured, and intrigued humanity throughout history. Cultivated fruit species have complex genome that will continue to require the input of novel genetic resources. Prospecting for wild fruit species will continue. The global nature of science and commerce will drive the demand to expand available genetic resources for fruit improvement. New technologies will enable future explorers to reach remote sites and species. Recent advances, such as geopositioning and remote-communication devices, will be used to a greater degree for targeting specific collection sites and documenting records of origin. The sovereignty of countries over their plant genetic resources, as specified by the Convention on Biological Diversity and the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, will continue to be a cornerstone for negotiating bilateral agreements and plant exchange. Although this could be considered a limitation to plant exploration in some situations, global strategies now in conceptual infancy will be developed to encourage and support ex situ preservation and continued plant exchange for long-term conservation and humanitarian benefit.

scholarly journals Diversity of Native and Exotic Fruit Genetic Resources in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 44-55
Author(s):  
Ishwori Prasad Gautam ◽  
Tek Prasad Gotame
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Tropical Zone ◽  
Rough Lemon ◽  
Fruit Species ◽  
Wild Fruit ◽  
Fruit Genetic Resources

Diversity in fruit genetic resources in Nepal is contributed by wild, indigenous and exotic sources. This study was carried out to bring together the available fruit species and cultivars at various stations of Department of Agriculture (DoA), Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC), Agriculture and Forest University (AFU) and private farms until the Fiscal Year 2017/2018. Altogather there were 47 species of fruits from tropical zone of Terai (Tarahara, Janakpur, Sarlahi, Parwanipur and Khajura) to cold temperature zone of high hills (Marpha, Rajikot and Satbanj) across the country. Apple diversity was found at Horticulture Research Station, Rajikot, Jumla and has introduced 25 spur type cultivars. National Citrus Research Programme (NCRP), Dhankuta was citrus most diversity areas and has maintained 130 exotic and indigenous germplasms of citrus species followed by NCFD, Kirtipur. Mango diversity was noted at RARS, Tarahara (16 cultivars), RARS, Parwanipur (25 cultivars), Farm of DoA-Sarlahi (30 cultivars), Farms of DoA-Janakpur (18 cultivars), AFU-Rampur (17 cultivars). Some of the private nurseries like Everything Organic Nursery, Patlekhet, Kavre and international organization like Technology Demonstration Centre of ICIMOD, Godawari, Lalitpur were also found to be a diversity centre of many exotic and indigenous germplasms of fruit species. These indigenous fruit genetic resources were also used to develop varieties such as Sunkagati-1 and Sunkagati-2 and Tehrathum Local of acid lime, Khoku Local of mandarin orange, 'Malbhog' of banana which were notified by the National Seed Board, SQCC. The unique fruit genetic resources were ‘Pharping Local’ (Asian sand pear), ‘Sindhuli Junar’ (sweet orange), ‘Dhankuta Local’ and ‘Manakamana Local’ (mandarin), Local Malbhog (banana), Bhaktapure Lapsi (Nepalese hog plum) etc. which have superior traits than exotic fruits. Unique and wild fruit species were yellow, black and red raspberries  (Rubus ellipticus, R. foliolosus and R. acuminatus respectively), bale (Aegle marmelos), pummelo (Citrus grandis), citron (Citrus medica), sweet lime (Citrus limettoides), butter tree or chiuri (Basia buttyacea), tamarind (Tamarindus indica), black plum  (Syzygium cumini), wild apple (Mallus baccata), rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri), bayberry (Myrica esculanta), edimayal (Pyrus pashia), black and white ebony (Diospyrus malbarica), wild species of olive (Olea ferruginea and O. glandulifera), wild kiwifruit (Actinidia callosa) etc. Most of the diversity studies were based on phenotypic descriptions. We believe that the number of species and genotypes listed in this article would be increased if detail survey is further carried out. Way forward to utilize these valuable genetic resources has also been discussed in this manuscript.

scholarly journals Spatial Distribution and Ethno-botanical Aspect of Edible Plant from Foothill Region of Dhauladhar Range, Kangra Valley, North-Western Himalaya, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Praveen Kumar Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Western Himalaya ◽  
Habitat Diversity ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Health Care Practice ◽  
Fruit Species ◽  
Wild Fruit ◽  
The Himalaya

ABSTRACT Traditional medicine is a part of health care practice by local inhabitants residing in the peculiar landscape of the Himalaya. The edible plant species are used to fulfill dietary requirements as well as to cure various ailments. The present study represents the diversity, distribution and ethnobotanical aspect of wild fruit species from the foothill region of Dhauladhar Range, Kangra Valley, northwestern Himalaya, India. Total 37 edible plant species belong to 28 genera and 20 families were noticed, where family Rosaceae, Rutaceae and Muraceae are the most dominant. The GIS-based classification showed a high diversity of the edible plants in the south-eastern part of the study area, while isolated patches in low and high plant diversity reveal the effect of the habitat diversity and regional microclimate. The studies based upon indigenous knowledge are very important for searching for new potential and resource management. The data collected for the potential use and the spatial distribution will provide new insight into modern research for sustainable management of resources.

Timing, magnitude and causes of flower and immature fruit loss in pin cherry and choke cherry

2002 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-164
Author(s):  
K. J. Shiell ◽  
R. G. St-Pierre ◽  
A. M. Zatylny
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Set ◽  
Sequential Sampling ◽  
Insect Pest ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Insect Damage ◽  
Immature Fruit ◽  
Leaf Roller ◽  
Fruit Species ◽  
Wild Fruit ◽  
Supplemental Pollination

Pin cherry (Prunus pensylvanica L.) and choke cherry (Prunus virginiana L.) are two wild fruit species with potential for commercial production, but information about fruit production is limited. The objectives of this study were to determine, for both species, the timing and magnitude of flower and immature fruit loss, and to determine the primary causes of this loss, including the effects of pollen source and supplemental pollination. Sequential sampling of both pin cherry and choke cherry indicated that the primary period of abscission occurred during the first 3 wk following full bloom. Final fruit set ranged from 32.6 to 44.7% of flower number for pin cherry, and from 3.7 to 20.1% for choke cherry. Insect damage accounted for only 14% of the total observed flower and fruit abscissions in pin cherry and 7% in choke cherry. The major insect pest causing this loss in pin cherry was a sawfly (Hoplocampasp., Tenthredinidae) and in choke cherry, a leaf-roller (Archips argyrospila, Tortricidae). A controlled pollination experiment was used to determine the effects of pollen source and supplemental pollination on pin cherry and choke cherry. Final fruit set for flowers that were cross-pollinated by hand in both pin cherry (mean of 51.3%) and choke cherry (mean of 56.9%) in most cases was significantly greater than flowers that were open-pollinated, self-pollinated, or not pollinated. These data suggested that the majority of flower and immature fruit loss in both pin cherry and choke cherry resulted from a lack of pollination and/or fertilization. Key words: Choke cherry, pin cherry, flower loss, immature fruit loss, pollination, insect damage

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