An overview of fig biology and diversity
Fig (Ficus carica L.) is a member of Moraceae family, and it is the only species in the genus that is planted for fruit production. Fig is a hermaphrodite diploid that can be categorised with 4 types of fruit. Fig pollination is normally assisted through pollinator wasp known as Blastophaga psenes...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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Noor Publishing
2021
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/101314/7/101314_An%20overview%20of%20fig%20biology%20and%20diversity.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/101314/ |
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| Summary: | Fig (Ficus carica L.) is a member of Moraceae family, and it is the only species in the genus that is planted
for fruit production. Fig is a hermaphrodite diploid that can be categorised with 4 types of fruit. Fig
pollination is normally assisted through pollinator wasp known as Blastophaga psenes L. Major genetic
erosion has posed a threat to fig germplasm over the last several decades. In order to overcome this, a few
fig germplasm collections was established such as in North America, North Africa, Europe and Asia.
Characterisation of fig cultivars are usually based on conventional methods which rely on phenotypic
characterisation. This review describes the details involving fig biology as well as fig origin and diversity. |
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