Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.)

  • M. A. Martins-Loução
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Part of the Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry book series (AGRICULTURE, volume 10)

Abstract

Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is a dioecious tree (Fig. 1) of the family Leguminosae, subfamily Caesalpinoideae, noted for its great morphogenetic plasticity and its ability to produce and resist in drought stress conditions (Catarino et al. 1981; Nunes and Matos 1986). Carob has a great potential as a tree crop for restoring vegetation and improving the productivity of marginal drylands in many parts of the world. It is a multipurpose tree crop whose fruit may be utilized for food, fodder, sugar and syrup, industrial gums, and alcohol (Winer 1980).

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Ethylene Production Callus Culture Tree Crop Crown Gall Ceratonia Siliqua 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • M. A. Martins-Loução
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  1. 1.Departamento de Biologia VegetalFaculdade de CiénciasLisboaPortugal

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