Occurrence, distribution and economic potential of seashore mangosteen (Garcinia hombroniana Pierre) in India

Seashore mangosteen (Garcinia hombroniana Pierre), an important component of Garcinia gene pool, is useful as a rootstock and also in the genetic improvement of mangosteen. A brief description along with short notes on distribution and uses is given. Naturally occurring in Nicobar Islands and under...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Genetic resources and crop evolution 2008-03, Vol.55 (2), p.183-186
Hauptverfasser:	John, K. Joseph, Kumar, R. Senthil, Suresh, C. P, George, Johnson K, Abraham, Z
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Agriculture Biomedical and Life Sciences Cultivation Garcinia Garcinia mangostana Gene pool Germplasm Life Sciences Plant Genetics and Genomics Plant Physiology Plant Sciences Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography Short Communication
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Zusammenfassung:	Seashore mangosteen (Garcinia hombroniana Pierre), an important component of Garcinia gene pool, is useful as a rootstock and also in the genetic improvement of mangosteen. A brief description along with short notes on distribution and uses is given. Naturally occurring in Nicobar Islands and under cultivation in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, its germplasm needs to be collected and conserved for its potential horticultural value.
ISSN:	0925-9864 1573-5109
DOI:	10.1007/s10722-008-9306-1