Naslov
Development of Molecular Tools for Fig Genetic Resources Characterisation and Preservation in the Western Balkan Countries

Autori
Bandelj, Dunja ; Podgornik, Maja ; Tomažič, Irma ; Jakše, Jernej ; Javornik, Branka ; Vrhovnik, Irena ; Strikić, Frane ; Žanić, Katja ; Perica, Slavko ; Lazović, Biljana ; Čizmović, Miroslav ; Adakalić, Mirjana ; Popović, Ranko

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Poglavlja u knjigama, znanstveni

Knjiga
The booklet Scientific results of the SEE-ERA.NET Pilot Joint Call-First edition

Urednik/ci
Machačová, Jana ; Rohsmann, Katarina

Izdavač
Austrijski Centar za društvene inovacije (ZSI) ; European ERA-NET

Grad
Beč

Godina
2009

Raspon stranica
103-111

ISBN
978-3-200-01567-8

Ključne riječi
biodiversity; Eastern Adriatic coast; Ficus carica; genotyping analysis; molecular markers; morphological evaluation; underutilized plant; sustainable agriculture

Sažetak
In the Western Balkan countries, the common fig is an underutilised fruit species spread along the eastern Adriatic coast and islands. Its cultivation occupies special niches at local levels and is maintained by cultural preference and traditional practices. In order to enhance fig investigation as an important constituent of a sustainable agricultural system and contributor to agrobiodiversity, a field survey of fig genetic resources in Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro was performed. Collected plant material was evaluated using traditional and molecular approaches. Morphological characterisation showed the presence of similar varieties in three countries, while genotyping analysis with microsatellite markers confirmed the complexity of fig variety denominations. Beside synonyms, many homonyms of varieties were found and their controversial denominations caused some difficulties in comparing reference varieties among the Western Balkan countries. A developed uniform and accurate identification system of fig varieties based on microsatellites enabled the establishment of national databases of genotypes of reference varieties. The results of the investigation will contribute to the preparation of a preservation strategy for the Adriatic fig genetic resources, to a better knowledge of their value and diversity, and to the promotion of the fig as an important Mediterranean fruit species.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija), Biotehnologija

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