Genetic variability of <i>kazhappai kizhangu (Gloriosa superba</i> L.) in Tamil Nadu assessed using morphological and biochemical traits

Genetic variability of <i>kazhappai kizhangu (Gloriosa superba</i> L.) in Tamil Nadu assessed using morphological and biochemical traits

Authors

  • Chitra Varadharaj Rajagopal Department of Spices and Plantation Crops, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Rajamani Kandhasamy Department of Spices and Plantation Crops, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India.

Keywords:

Colchicine, Glory lily, Qualitative characters, Phenotype variants.

Abstract

Gloriosa superba is a climbing medicinal herb with seeds and tubers containing valuable alkaloids viz., colchicine and colchicoside. Morphological and biochemical traits were employed for characterizing 18 germplasm accessions of G. superba representing different geographical regions of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Results indicate high variability in morphological and biochemical parameters. Colchicine concentrations ranged from 0.04 % in ‘Kallimanthayam wild’ to 1.32 % in ‘Andhra wild’.

Author Biography

Chitra Varadharaj Rajagopal, Department of Spices and Plantation Crops, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India.

Department of Horticulture

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Published

18-12-2009

How to Cite

Rajagopal, C. V., & Kandhasamy, R. (2009). Genetic variability of <i>kazhappai kizhangu (Gloriosa superba</i> L.) in Tamil Nadu assessed using morphological and biochemical traits. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 47(1), 77–79. Retrieved from https://jtropag.kau.in/index.php/ojs2/article/view/210

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