Genetic variability of <i>chakkarakolli</i> (<i>Gymnema sylvestre</i> R. Br.) in Kerala assessed using morphological and biochemical markers

Genetic variability of <i>chakkarakolli</i> (<i>Gymnema sylvestre</i> R. Br.) in Kerala assessed using morphological and biochemical markers

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  • Smita Nair Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU PO 680656, Thrissur, Kerala
  • R. Keshavachandran Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU PO 680656, Thrissur, Kerala

Keywords:

Antidiabetic plant, Saponins, Gymnemic acid

Abstract

Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. is a native medicinal plant valued for its antidiabetic property.The major bioactive constituents of Gymnema are a group of saponins. In the present study, morphological and biochemical markers were employed for characterizing 93 germplasm accessions of Gymnema representing different geographical regions of Kerala. Seven vegetative traits and total saponin concentrations in the leaves were studied on three-year-old plants. The results indicate high variations in morphological and biochemical characters. Saponin concentration ranged from 0.6% for ‘Pambadi’ to 5.4% for ‘Kottayi’.

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08-01-2007

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Nair, S., & Keshavachandran, R. (2007). Genetic variability of <i>chakkarakolli</i> (<i>Gymnema sylvestre</i> R. Br.) in Kerala assessed using morphological and biochemical markers. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 44, 64–67. Retrieved from https://jtropag.kau.in/index.php/ojs2/article/view/154

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