Skip to main content
Log in

Collection, ex situ conservation and characterization of mangaba (Hancornia speciose Gomes) germplasm in coastal lowland of Northeastern Brazil

  • Research Article
  • Published:
Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the Mangaba Genebank of Embrapa Tabuleiros Costeiros, Brazil, since its implementation in 2006 and characterize the accessions in the reproductive stage. We used 21 descriptors (botanical, morphological, growth, biometric, and physicochemical) to assess mangaba germplasm, as well as the data of enrichment and survival since the genebank implementation. There was a success in the enrichment, maintenance, and diversity of the germplasm evaluated. The results showed a significant difference between the accessions for most descriptors. The fruits presented good quality characteristics both for fresh consumption and processing. Moreover, these results supported the publication of the minimum descriptors for this species by Bioversity International and Embrapa. The knowledge of mangaba variability will subsidize conservation strategies and should encourage future researches on breeding.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Fig. 1

Photos Josué Francisco da Silva Júnior

Fig. 2

Photos Ana Veruska Cruz da Silva

Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6

Source Silva Júnior et al. (2018)

Fig. 7

Similar content being viewed by others

Data Availability

All relevant data generated during this study are included in this manuscript.

References

Download references

Acknowledgements

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) [contract 9461020/2014-9], Embrapa Tabuleiros Costeiros [contract 015020020606, 2015], for research support and scholarships and Marcela C. Muniz for english revision.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

Authors

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Ana Veruska Cruz da Silva.

Additional information

Publisher's Note

Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

da Silva, A.V.C., Oliveira, J.M.S.P., Cardoso, M.N. et al. Collection, ex situ conservation and characterization of mangaba (Hancornia speciose Gomes) germplasm in coastal lowland of Northeastern Brazil. Genet Resour Crop Evol 68, 2441–2453 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-021-01141-4

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-021-01141-4

Keywords

Navigation