Authors: M.F. Lima, S.I.C. Carvalho, C.F. Ragassi, L.B. Bianchetti, F.G. Faleiro and F.J.B. Reifschneider
Germplasm banks are essential as sources of genetic variability for plant breeding programs. To characterize a Brazilian Capsicum frutescens collection, 21 malagueta and 5 Tabasco hot pepper accessions were evaluated under field and greenhouse conditions regarding morphological and molecular traits, as well as resistance to vi.. Read More»
Authors: A.M. Nogueira, M.F.S. Ferreira, J.H.S. Guilhen and A. Ferreira
The family Myrtaceae is widespread in the Atlantic Forest and is well-represented in the Espírito Santo State in Brazil. In the genus Psidium of this family, guava (Psidium guajava L.) is the most economically important species. Guava is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical countries; however, the widespread cultivation of only a small num.. Read More»
Authors: M.T. GarcĂ?Âa-Ruiz, V.M. Mendoza-Castillo, E. Valadez-Moctezuma and A. Muratalla-LĂ?Âșa
The common fig (Ficus carica L.) was introduced into Mexico by Spanish Franciscan missionaries in the 16th century. It is widely assumed that Mexican figs are the Spanish cultivar Black Mission. We collected and propagated 12 fig plants from six landraces from different states in Central Mexico that represent different climate. All of them were grown in a.. Read More»
Authors: F.R.A. Pereira, R.M. Moraes Filho, L.S.S. Martins, A.V.V. Montarroyos and V. Loges
The Neotropical Heliconia genus contains highly diversified plants and up to 220 species have been reported from the north of Mexico to the South of Brazil. Heliconia are cultivated as ornamental garden plants and as cut flowers. All species can be propagated by seeds or vegetatively, through rhizomes. Depending on the species.. Read More»