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Front Plant Sci ; 14: 1298591, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38179484

ABSTRACT

Oats are known for their nutritional value and also for their beneficial properties on human health, such as the reduction of cholesterol levels and risk of coronary heart disease; they are an important export product for Chile. During the last decade (2010-2022) over 90% of the oat cultivated area in Chile has been covered with Avena sativa L. cv. Supernova INIA. This lack of genetic diversity in a context of climate change could limit the long-term possibility of growing oats in Chile. The present study is a phenotypic and genetic analysis of 132 oat cultivars and pure lines of diverse origin that can be considered as potential breeding material. The germplasm was evaluated for 28 traits and analyzed with 14 SSR markers. The effects of genotypes on phenotype were significant over all traits (P ≤ 0.05). Most traits exhibited moderate to high broad-sense heritability with exceptions such as yield (H2 = 0.27) and hulls staining (H2 = 0.32). Significant undesirable correlations between traits were generally of small biological importance, which is auspicious for achieving breeding objectives. Some of the heritability data and correlations provided here have not been previously reported. The overall phenotypic diversity was high (H' = 0.68 ± 0.18). The germplasm was grouped into three phenotypic clusters, differing in their qualities for breeding. Twenty-six genotypes outperforming Supernova INIA were identified for breeding of conventional food-oats. The genetic diversity of the germplasm was moderate on average (He = 0.58 ± 0.03), varying between 0.32 (AM22) and 0.77 (AME178). Two genetic subpopulations supported by the Structure algorithm exhibited a genetic distance of 0.24, showing low divergence of the germplasm. The diversity and phenotypic values found in this collection of oat genotypes are promising with respect to obtaining genetic gain in the short term in breeding programs. However, the similar genetic diversity, higher phenotypic diversity, and better phenotypic performance of the germplasm created in Chile compared to foreign germplasm suggest that germplasm harboring new genetic diversity will be key to favor yield and quality in new oat cultivars in the long term.

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ASN Neuro ; 14: 17590914221135697, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36317305

ABSTRACT

The circumventricular organs (CVOs) are unique areas within the central nervous system. They serve as a portal for the rest of the body and, as such, lack a blood-brain barrier. Microglia are the primary resident immune cells of the brain parenchyma. Within the CVOs, microglial cells find themselves continuously challenged and stimulated by local and systemic stimuli, even under steady-state conditions. Therefore, CVO microglia in their typical state often resemble the activated microglial forms found elsewhere in the brain as they are responding to pathological conditions or other stressors. In this review, I focus on the dynamics of CVO microglia, using the pineal gland as a specific CVO example. Data related to microglia heterogeneity in both homeostatic and unhealthy environments are presented and discussed, including those recently generated by using advanced single-cell and single-nucleus technology. Finally, perspectives in the CVO microglia field are also included.Summary StatementMicroglia in circumventricular organs (CVOs) continuously adapt to react differentially to the diverse challenges they face. Herein, I discuss microglia heterogeneity in CVOs, including pineal gland. Further studies are needed to better understand microglia dynamics in these unique brain areas. .


Subject(s)
Circumventricular Organs , Pineal Gland , Microglia , Blood-Brain Barrier , Brain/pathology
3.
Colloq. Agrar ; 18(2): 15-25, mar.-abr. 2022. tab, mapas
Article in English | VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1399096

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to select traditional accessions, compose a core collection of common bean, and assess the representativeness of the collection in relation to the base collection accommodated in the BAG of Embrapa using analysis strategies for multivariate models. We used data characterizing 2903 accessions from collections representing all geographic areas of Brazil regarding three morphologic descriptors (seed color, growth habit type, and seed size) and four ecogeographic descriptors (geographical areas, states, altitudes, and soil classes). A set of 400 accessions were selected using multivariate models applied to the data transformed in multibinary values. The accessions sampled had maximum similarity (100%) to the traditional collection, phenotypic diversity, and representative heterogeneity in relation to the traditional collection. In the core collection, the accessions represented 9.5% of the traditional accessions and were equivalent to 3% of the accessions of the base collection. Thus, it is possible to form a core collection that is representative of the base collection regarding genetic diversity and the conservation of rare alleles.


O objetivo deste trabalho foi selecionar acessos tradicionais, compor uma coleção nuclear de feijoeiro comum e avaliar sua representatividade em relação à coleção base de coletas hospedadas no BAG da Embrapa. Utilizando dados de caracterização de 2903 acessos de coletas representando todas as regiões geográficas do Brasil quanto a três descritores morfológicos (cor de semente, tipos de crescimento e tamanho de semente) e quatro descritores ecogeográficos (regiões geográficas, unidades federativas, altitudes e classes de solos), foram selecionados 400 acessos utilizando modelos multivariados aplicados aos dados transformados em valores multibinários. Os acessos amostrados apresentaram similaridade máxima (100%) com a coleção tradicional, diversidade fenotípica e heterogeneidade representativa em relação à coleção tradicional. Na coleção nuclear, os acessos representaram 9,5% dos acessos tradicionais e equivalem a 3% dos acessos da coleção base. Com isso conclui-se que é possível formar uma coleção nuclear representativa da coleção base, no que diz respeito à diversidade genética e a conservação de alelos raros.


Subject(s)
Genetic Heterogeneity , Phaseolus/genetics , Seed Bank , Biological Variation, Population/genetics , Multivariate Analysis
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Yeast ; 39(1-2): 128-140, 2022 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34406697

ABSTRACT

The quest for new wild yeasts has increasingly gained attention because of their potential ability to provide unique organoleptic characters to fermented beverages. In this sense, Patagonia offers a wide diversity of ethanol-tolerant yeasts and stands out as a bioprospecting alternative. This study characterized the genetic and phenotypic diversity of yeast isolates obtained from Central Chilean Patagonia and analyzed their fermentation potential under different fermentative conditions. We recovered 125 colonies from Nothofagus spp. bark samples belonging to five yeast species: Saccharomyces eubayanus, Saccharomyces uvarum, Lachancea cidri, Kregervanrija delftensis, and Hanseniaspora valbyensis. High-throughput microcultivation assays demonstrated the extensive phenotypic diversity among Patagonian isolates, where Saccharomyces spp and L. cidri isolates exhibited the most outstanding fitness scores across the conditions tested. Fermentation performance assays under wine, mead, and beer conditions demonstrated the specific potential of the different species for each particular beverage. Saccharomyces spp. were the only isolates able to ferment beer wort. Interestingly, we found that L. cidri is a novel candidate species to ferment wine and mead, exceeding the fermentation capacity of a commercial strain. Unlike commercial strains, we found that L. cidri does not require nutritional supplements for efficient mead fermentation. In addition, L. cidri produces succinic and acetic acids, providing a distinct profile to the final fermented product. This work demonstrates the importance of bioprospecting efforts in Patagonia to isolate novel wild yeast strains with extraordinary biotechnological potential for the fermentation industry.


Subject(s)
Ethanol , Wine , Beer , Fermentation , Wine/analysis , Yeasts
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Ci. Rural ; 50(5): e20190196, Apr. 22, 2020. ilus, tab, graf
Article in English | VETINDEX | ID: vti-28569

ABSTRACT

Pea (Pisum sativum L.) is the fourth leading legume crop in the world, and its demand is increasing. In this study, the morphological characteristics (seed shape, seed surface, seed coat color, hilum color, cotyledon color, 100-seed weight and color values), total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), 2,2-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonate) (ABTS) free radical scavenging capacity and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) of 75 pea cultivars were investigated. Results showed rich genetic diversity and a wide range of phenolic contents and antioxidant activities. Sixteen varieties enriched with phenolic contents and high antioxidant activities were screened out. A significant correlation was reported among color values, TPC, TFC, ABTS and FRAP. Principal component analysis (PCA) extracted four principal components with a total cumulative contribution of 81.29%. Hierarchical cluster analysis based on the four extracted principal components resulted in a dendrogram dividing the peas into three groups. In addition, dark pea seeds have potential as a functional food in addition to their traditional role in providing dietary protein and fibre. This study provided a scientific basis for the breeding of pea varieties, development of new products and improvement of pea resource utilization.(AU)


A ervilha (Pisum sativum L.) é a quarta cultura de leguminosas líder no mundo e sua demanda está aumentando. Neste estudo, as características morfológicas (forma da semente, superfície da semente, cor da casca, cor do hilo, cor do cotilédone, peso de 100 sementes e valores de cor), teor fenólico total (TPC), teor de flavonóides totais (TFC), 2,2. A capacidade de eliminação de radicais livres de ‘-azinobis- (3-etilbenzotiazolino-6-sulfonato) (ABTS) e o poder antioxidante redutor de ferro (FRAP) de 75 cultivares de ervilha foram investigados. Os resultados mostraram rica diversidade genética e uma ampla gama de conteúdos fenólicos e atividades antioxidantes. Dezesseis variedades enriquecidas com conteúdo fenólico e alta atividade antioxidante foram descartadas. Uma correlação significativa foi encontrada entre os valores de cores, TPC, TFC, ABTS e FRAP. A análise de componentes principais (PCA) extraiu quatro componentes principais com uma contribuição total acumulada de 81, 29%. A análise hierárquica de agrupamento foi baseada nos quatro componentes principais extraídos resultou em um dendrograma dividindo as ervilhas em três grupos. Assim, as sementes de ervilha escura têm potencial como alimento funcional, além de seu papel tradicional no fornecimento de proteína e fibra dietética. Este estudo fornece uma base científica para a criação de variedades de ervilha, desenvolvimento de novos produtos e melhoria da utilização de recursos de ervilha.(AU)


Subject(s)
Pisum sativum/genetics , Biological Variation, Population , Polyphenols , Flavonoids , Seeds/chemistry , Antioxidants , Genetic Variation
6.
Ciênc. rural (Online) ; 50(5): e20190196, 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1098178

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT: Pea (Pisum sativum L.) is the fourth leading legume crop in the world, and its demand is increasing. In this study, the morphological characteristics (seed shape, seed surface, seed coat color, hilum color, cotyledon color, 100-seed weight and color values), total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), 2,2'-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonate) (ABTS) free radical scavenging capacity and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) of 75 pea cultivars were investigated. Results showed rich genetic diversity and a wide range of phenolic contents and antioxidant activities. Sixteen varieties enriched with phenolic contents and high antioxidant activities were screened out. A significant correlation was reported among color values, TPC, TFC, ABTS and FRAP. Principal component analysis (PCA) extracted four principal components with a total cumulative contribution of 81.29%. Hierarchical cluster analysis based on the four extracted principal components resulted in a dendrogram dividing the peas into three groups. In addition, dark pea seeds have potential as a functional food in addition to their traditional role in providing dietary protein and fibre. This study provided a scientific basis for the breeding of pea varieties, development of new products and improvement of pea resource utilization.


RESUMO: A ervilha (Pisum sativum L.) é a quarta cultura de leguminosas líder no mundo e sua demanda está aumentando. Neste estudo, as características morfológicas (forma da semente, superfície da semente, cor da casca, cor do hilo, cor do cotilédone, peso de 100 sementes e valores de cor), teor fenólico total (TPC), teor de flavonóides totais (TFC), 2,2. A capacidade de eliminação de radicais livres de '-azinobis- (3-etilbenzotiazolino-6-sulfonato) (ABTS) e o poder antioxidante redutor de ferro (FRAP) de 75 cultivares de ervilha foram investigados. Os resultados mostraram rica diversidade genética e uma ampla gama de conteúdos fenólicos e atividades antioxidantes. Dezesseis variedades enriquecidas com conteúdo fenólico e alta atividade antioxidante foram descartadas. Uma correlação significativa foi encontrada entre os valores de cores, TPC, TFC, ABTS e FRAP. A análise de componentes principais (PCA) extraiu quatro componentes principais com uma contribuição total acumulada de 81, 29%. A análise hierárquica de agrupamento foi baseada nos quatro componentes principais extraídos resultou em um dendrograma dividindo as ervilhas em três grupos. Assim, as sementes de ervilha escura têm potencial como alimento funcional, além de seu papel tradicional no fornecimento de proteína e fibra dietética. Este estudo fornece uma base científica para a criação de variedades de ervilha, desenvolvimento de novos produtos e melhoria da utilização de recursos de ervilha.

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Mol Ecol ; 27(17): 3432-3451, 2018 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30033565

ABSTRACT

In this study, we present an iterative method for delimiting species under the general lineage concept (GLC) based on the multivariate clustering of morphological, ecological and genetic data. Our rationale is that distinct multivariate groups correspond to evolutionarily independent metapopulation lineages because they reflect the common signal of different secondary defining properties (environmental and genetic distinctiveness, phenotypic diagnosability, etc.) that imply the existence of barriers preventing or limiting gene exchange. We applied this method to study a group of endangered poison frogs, the Oophaga histrionica complex. In our study case, we used next-generation targeted amplicon sequencing to obtain a robust genetic data set that we combined with patterns of morphological and ecological features. Our analyses revealed the existence of at least five different species in the histrionica complex (three, new to science), some of them, occurring in small isolated populations outside any protected areas. The lineage delimitation proposed here has important conservation implications as it revealed that some of the Oophaga species should be considered among the most vulnerable of the Neotropical frogs. More broadly, our study exemplifies how multiple-amplicon and multivariate statistical techniques can be integrated to successfully identify species and their boundaries.


Subject(s)
Anura/classification , Conservation of Natural Resources , Genetic Speciation , Animals , Anura/genetics , Bayes Theorem , Colombia , DNA, Mitochondrial/genetics , Endangered Species , Haplotypes , Likelihood Functions , Microsatellite Repeats , Phylogeny
8.
Int J Food Microbiol ; 244: 36-42, 2017 Mar 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28064121

ABSTRACT

Fusarium graminearum is the primary causal agent of Fusarium head blight of wheat in Argentina. This disease affects crop yields and grain quality also reducing the wheat end-use, and causing mycotoxin contamination. The aim of this work was to analyze the phenotypic characteristics associated with phenotypic diversity and aggressiveness of 34 F. graminearum sensu stricto isolates recovered from Argentinean fields in the 2008 growing season using the Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) dried film technology. We applied this technique also to search for spectral specific markers associated with aggressiveness. The combination of FTIR technology with hierarchical cluster analysis allowed us to determine that this population constitutes a highly diverse and heterogeneous group of fungi with significant phenotypic variance. Still, when the spectral features of a set of these isolates were compared against their aggressiveness, as measured by disease severity, thousand grains weight, and relative yield reduction, we found that the more aggressive isolates were richer in lipid content. Therefore, we could define several spectroscopic markers (>CH stretching modes in the 3000-2800 window, >CO and CO vibrational modes of esters at 1765-1707cm-1 and 1474-900cm-1, respectively), mostly assigned to lipid content that could be associated with F. graminearum aggressiveness. All together, by the application of FTIR techniques and simple multivariate analyses, it was possible to gain significant insights into the phenotypic characterization of F. graminearum local isolates, and to establish the existence of a direct relationship between lipid content and fungal aggressiveness. Considering that lipids have a major role as mediators in the interaction between plants and fungi our results could represent an attractive outcome in the study of Fusarium pathogenesis.


Subject(s)
Fusarium/classification , Fusarium/isolation & purification , Lipids/analysis , Mycotoxins/analysis , Plant Diseases/microbiology , Trichothecenes/analysis , Triticum/microbiology , Argentina , Edible Grain/microbiology , Food Microbiology , Genotype , Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
9.
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz ; 112(1): 44-52, Jan. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-841754

ABSTRACT

Leishmania are protozoan parasites that show remarkable diversity, as revealed by the various clinical forms of leishmaniasis, which can range from mild skin lesions to severe metastatic cutaneous/mucosal lesions. The exact nature and extent of Leishmania phenotypic diversity in establishing infection is not fully understood. In order to try to understand some aspects of this diversity, we subcutaneously infected BALB/c mice with first and second generation subclones of a L. amazonensis strain isolated from a patient (BA125) and examined in vivo lesion growth rate and antimony susceptibility. In vivo fast-, medium- and slow-growing subclones were obtained; moreover, fast-growing subclones could generate slow-growing subclones and inversely, revealing the continuous generation of diversity after passage into mice. No antimony-resistant subclone appeared, probably a rare occurrence. By tagging subclone cells with a L. amazonensis genomic cosmid library, we found that only a very small number of founding cells could produce lesions. Leishmania clones transfected with in vivo selected individual cosmids were also diverse in terms of lesion growth rate, revealing the cosmid-independent intrinsic characteristics of each clone. Our results suggest that only a few of the infecting parasites are able to grow and produce lesions; later, within the cell mixture of each lesion, there coexist several parasite populations with different potentialities to grow lesions during the next infection round. This may reflect a sort of programmed heterogeneity of individual parasites, favoring the survival of some individuals in various environmental conditions.


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Leishmania mexicana/genetics , Leishmania mexicana/pathogenicity , Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous/parasitology , Disease Models, Animal , Phenotype , Time Factors , Mice, Inbred BALB C
10.
Rev Alerg Mex ; 62(4): 302-11, 2015.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26556665

ABSTRACT

For many years, it has been considered that the function of B cells is only to serve as precursors of antibody-producing plasma cells; however, this simplistic view has been challenged in the past thirty years. The first big surprise came during the seventies, when it was shown that B lymphocytes are not a homogeneous population, but is made up of various subpopulations with different origin and functions, including both innate and acquired immunity. During the eighties, it was discovered that B cells are an important source of cytokines, extending its functions from antigen presentation to cooperation with T cells. From the year two thousand, it is clear that B cells are, functionally speaking, as heterogeneous as T lymphocytes, extending its functions to the regulation of the immune response. The story does not end yet, as they continue to discover new features that will have to be incorporated into the main body of knowledge about the mechanisms by which the immune response works. Thus, we can conclude by congratulating the B lymphocytes by these first 50 years and we can predict at least another 50 of robust growth.


Durante muchos años se ha considerado que la función de los linfocitos B es únicamente servir de precursores de las células plasmáticas productoras de anticuerpos; sin embargo, esta visión reduccionista se ha cuestionado en los últimos 30 años. La primera gran sorpresa ocurrió en el decenio de 1970, cuando se demostró que los linfocitos B no constituyen una población homogénea, sino que está constituida por diversas subpoblaciones con origen y funciones distintas que incluyen a la inmunidad innata y la adquirida. Durante el decenio de 1980 se descubrió que los linfocitos B son una fuente importante de citocinas y que extienden sus funciones de la presentación de antígenos a los linfocitos T a funciones de cooperación celular. A partir del año 2000 quedó claro que las células B son tan heterogéneas, hablando en términos funcionales, como lo son los linfocitos T, y que extienden sus funciones a la regulación de la respuesta inmunológica. La historia aún no concluye porque sigue el descubrimiento de nuevas funciones, que tendrán que ser incorporadas al corpus principal del conocimiento acerca de los mecanismos mediante los cuales funciona la respuesta inmunológica. Así, podemos concluir con una felicitación para los linfocitos B por estos primeros 50 años, y les auguramos al menos otros 50 años más de crecimiento robusto.

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Sci. agric. ; 64(4)2007.
Article in English | VETINDEX | ID: vti-440176

ABSTRACT

The phenotypic diversity of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) landraces was assessed using morphological traits, verifying how this diversity is distributed among the households and settlements of the Vale do Ribeira, Brazil. A total of 74 accessions, involving 53 landraces, collected from 30 households distributed among 18 settlements that practice traditional agriculture in the municipalities of Iguape, Ilha Comprida, and Cananeia, as well as four commercial varieties acquired in markets of Iguape and Piracicaba, were evaluated under an ex situ experimental condition in Piracicaba, SP, Brazil. Nine phenological and floral descriptors, nine morphological vegetative aerial descriptors and five storage root traits were recorded. The 14 aerial vegetative and root descriptors were evaluated as binary data, totaling 74 attributes. Cluster analyses were made using the Jaccard similarity index and the UPGMA (unweighted pair group method with arithmetic mean) agglomerative method. Binary data was also submitted to a variance analysis (AMOVA). No defined groups were observed, indicating that the diversity of the landraces is not structured in space, but considerable morphological variation was found in this area (Jaccard similarity index varying from 0.12 to 1.0). Most of the variability occurred within households (64.4%), followed by the distribution among households within settlements (27.1%) and among settlements (8.4%). Thus, the traditional agriculturists of Vale do Ribeira maintain a high morphological diversity for sweet potato within their households, which can be assumed to be produced by the outcrossing mating system of this species and somatic mutation events, as well as the exchange system at local and regional levels.


Avaliou-se a diversidade fenotípica de etnovariedades de batata-doce através de descritores morfológicos, visando verificar como esta diversidade está distribuída em nível de roças e comunidades do Vale do Ribeira, SP, Brasil. Foram avaliados, no total, 74 acessos, envolvendo 53 etnovariedades, coletadas em 30 roças, distribuídas em 18 comunidades de agricultores que praticam agricultura tradicional nos municípios de Iguape, Ilha Comprida e Cananéia, somadas a quatro variedades comerciais adquiridas em varejões de Iguape e Piracicaba. A avaliação foi realizada em condições experimentais ex situ em Piracicaba, SP. Foram avaliados nove descritores fenológicos e florais, nove descritores morfológicos da parte aérea e cinco da raiz. Os 14 descritores de parte aérea e raiz foram transformados em dados binários, totalizando 74 atributos. Foi realizada uma análise de agrupamento, empregando-se o coeficiente de similaridade de Jaccard e o método aglomerativo UPGMA (unweighted pair group method with arithmetic mean). Os dados binários foram também submetidos a uma análise de variância (AMOVA). Não se detectou formação de grupos definidos, indicando que não há estruturação espacial da diversidade para as etnovariedades, mas observou-se grande variação morfológica (índice de Jaccard variando de 0,12 a 1,0) na região estudada. A maior parte da variabilidade encontra-se distribuída dentro de roças (64,4%), seguida pela distribuição entre roças dentro de comunidades (27,1%) e entre comunidades (8,4%). Portanto, os agricultores tradicionais no Vale do Ribeira cultivam em suas roças grande diversidade morfológica de batata-doce, cuja origem pode ter sido gerada pelo sistema reprodutivo da espécie por alogamia, por eventuais mutações somáticas e pelo amplo sistema de trocas entre agricultores em âmbito local e regional.

12.
Sci. agric ; 64(4)2007.
Article in English | LILACS-Express | VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1496756

ABSTRACT

The phenotypic diversity of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) landraces was assessed using morphological traits, verifying how this diversity is distributed among the households and settlements of the Vale do Ribeira, Brazil. A total of 74 accessions, involving 53 landraces, collected from 30 households distributed among 18 settlements that practice traditional agriculture in the municipalities of Iguape, Ilha Comprida, and Cananeia, as well as four commercial varieties acquired in markets of Iguape and Piracicaba, were evaluated under an ex situ experimental condition in Piracicaba, SP, Brazil. Nine phenological and floral descriptors, nine morphological vegetative aerial descriptors and five storage root traits were recorded. The 14 aerial vegetative and root descriptors were evaluated as binary data, totaling 74 attributes. Cluster analyses were made using the Jaccard similarity index and the UPGMA (unweighted pair group method with arithmetic mean) agglomerative method. Binary data was also submitted to a variance analysis (AMOVA). No defined groups were observed, indicating that the diversity of the landraces is not structured in space, but considerable morphological variation was found in this area (Jaccard similarity index varying from 0.12 to 1.0). Most of the variability occurred within households (64.4%), followed by the distribution among households within settlements (27.1%) and among settlements (8.4%). Thus, the traditional agriculturists of Vale do Ribeira maintain a high morphological diversity for sweet potato within their households, which can be assumed to be produced by the outcrossing mating system of this species and somatic mutation events, as well as the exchange system at local and regional levels.


Avaliou-se a diversidade fenotípica de etnovariedades de batata-doce através de descritores morfológicos, visando verificar como esta diversidade está distribuída em nível de roças e comunidades do Vale do Ribeira, SP, Brasil. Foram avaliados, no total, 74 acessos, envolvendo 53 etnovariedades, coletadas em 30 roças, distribuídas em 18 comunidades de agricultores que praticam agricultura tradicional nos municípios de Iguape, Ilha Comprida e Cananéia, somadas a quatro variedades comerciais adquiridas em varejões de Iguape e Piracicaba. A avaliação foi realizada em condições experimentais ex situ em Piracicaba, SP. Foram avaliados nove descritores fenológicos e florais, nove descritores morfológicos da parte aérea e cinco da raiz. Os 14 descritores de parte aérea e raiz foram transformados em dados binários, totalizando 74 atributos. Foi realizada uma análise de agrupamento, empregando-se o coeficiente de similaridade de Jaccard e o método aglomerativo UPGMA (unweighted pair group method with arithmetic mean). Os dados binários foram também submetidos a uma análise de variância (AMOVA). Não se detectou formação de grupos definidos, indicando que não há estruturação espacial da diversidade para as etnovariedades, mas observou-se grande variação morfológica (índice de Jaccard variando de 0,12 a 1,0) na região estudada. A maior parte da variabilidade encontra-se distribuída dentro de roças (64,4%), seguida pela distribuição entre roças dentro de comunidades (27,1%) e entre comunidades (8,4%). Portanto, os agricultores tradicionais no Vale do Ribeira cultivam em suas roças grande diversidade morfológica de batata-doce, cuja origem pode ter sido gerada pelo sistema reprodutivo da espécie por alogamia, por eventuais mutações somáticas e pelo amplo sistema de trocas entre agricultores em âmbito local e regional.

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