Genetic diversity and alkaloid production in Catharanthus roseus, C. trichophyllus and their hybrids

Sevestre-Rigouzzo, M.; Nef-Campa, Claudine; Ghesquiere, An; Chrestin, H.

doi:10.1007/bf00023520

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“…roseus) hybrids has been reported in periwinkle (Levy et al 1983, Sevestre-Rigouzzo et al 1993). In the absence of malesterile lines, either the development of pure line cultivars (Levy et al 1983) or the use of micropropagation (Sevestre-Rigouzzo et al 1993) and utilization of the occurrence of high levels of outcrossing due to the absence of intra¯ower self-pollination combined with the use of seedling markers for identifying hybrids have been suggested for exploiting heterosis (Kulkarni 1999). The occurrence of both kinds of pollination in periwinkle thus provides opportunities for developing both pure line and hybrid cultivars, depending on the nature of gene action governing the characters of interest.…”

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The mechanism and inheritance of intraflower self‐pollination in self‐pollinating variant strains of periwinkle

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The mechanism and inheritance of intraflower self‐pollination in self‐pollinating variant strains of periwinkle was studied using three self‐pollinating and two non‐self‐pollinating but fully self‐fertile strains. Intraflower self‐pollination in self‐pollinating strains occurred due to the continued growth of the gynoecium beyond the base of the anthers, even after anthesis, resulting in intraflower self‐pollination. In non‐self‐pollinating strains, the stigma remained below the base of the anthers and did not come into contact with the pollen up to flower drop. Intraflower self‐pollination was found to be governed by duplicate recessive genes. The utility of the intraflower self‐pollination trait in the breeding of periwinkle cultivars is discussed.

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The mechanism and inheritance of intraflower self‐pollination in self‐pollinating variant strains of periwinkle

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“…Kulkarni et al (1987) reported about the potential of diploids and induced autotetraploids of C. roseus (L.) G. Don in divergent measures of nitrogen and plant spacing (Kulkarni et al 1987). Investigational hybrids have been explained among C. roseus (L.) G. Donand C. trichophyllus (Sevestre-Rigouzzo et al 1993). Levy et al (1983) reported that the considerable heterosis for yields of leaf and root in crosses required three actual lines although heterosis was not revealed for quantity of ajmalicine alkaloid in the roots (Levy et al 1983).…”

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Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, and Therapeutic Interior of Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don

Barkat

Abul²,

Rahman

2017

Catharanthus Roseus

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Catharanthus roseus (C. roseus) (L.) G. Don known as Madagascar periwinkle (MP) is a popular ornamental plant found in gardens and homes across the world. C. roseus (L.) G. Don has been widely distributed for long enough and gained popularity as diverse application in medicinal uses for a variety of purposes such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anthelmintic, antifeedant, antisterility, antidiarrheal, and antidiabetic effect and have been used in the treatment of leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, malignant lymphomas, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, Kaposi's sarcoma, and mycosis fungoides to improve cerebral blood flow and treat high blood pressure. The pharmacology of the plant was found to be associated mostly especially with the alkaloids that occupies almost all parts of the plant. C. roseus (L.) G. Don is a legendary medicinal plant mostly because of possessing two invaluable antitumor terpenoid indole alkaloids (TIAs), vincristine and vinblastine. The ethnobotanical significance of C. roseus (L.) G. Don is exemplified by its international usage as a traditional remedy for abundant ailments and not only for cancer. TIAs are present only in micro quantities in the plant and are highly poisonous per se rendering a challenge for researchers to increase yield and reduce toxicity. Good agronomic practices ensure generous propagation of healthy plants that serve as a source of bioactive compounds and multitudinous horticultural applications. In this chapter, an attempt has been made to summarize the agricultural, pharmaceutical,

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“…The degree of outcrossing varies with environmental conditions and the presence of seasonal pollinators, mainly butterflies and moths, whereby the floral structure is adapted to pollination by these long-tongued insects [ 29 ]. Self-incompatible strains of MP engage in natural interspecific hybridization which is found to be common locally in Madagascar [ 18 , 30 ]. But in all reality, both types of pollination occur in MP.…”

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Ornamental Exterior versus Therapeutic Interior of Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus): The Two Faces of a Versatile Herb

Nejat

Valdiani

Cahill

et al. 2015

The Scientific World Journal

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Catharanthus roseus (L.) known as Madagascar periwinkle (MP) is a legendary medicinal plant mostly because of possessing two invaluable antitumor terpenoid indole alkaloids (TIAs), vincristine and vinblastine. The plant has also high aesthetic value as an evergreen ornamental that yields prolific blooms of splendid colors. The plant possesses yet another unique characteristic as an amiable experimental host for the maintenance of the smallest bacteria found on earth, the phytoplasmas and spiroplasmas, and serves as a model for their study. Botanical information with respect to synonyms, vernacular names, cultivars, floral morphology, and reproduction adds to understanding of the plant while the geography and ecology of periwinkle illustrate the organism's ubiquity. Good agronomic practices ensure generous propagation of healthy plants that serve as a source of bioactive compounds and multitudinous horticultural applications. The correlation between genetic diversity, variants, and TIA production exists. MP is afflicted with a whole range of diseases that have to be properly managed. The ethnobotanical significance of MP is exemplified by its international usage as a traditional remedy for abundant ailments and not only for cancer. TIAs are present only in micro quantities in the plant and are highly poisonous per se rendering a challenge for researchers to increase yield and reduce toxicity.

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Genetic diversity and alkaloid production in Catharanthus roseus, C. trichophyllus and their hybrids

Cited by 13 publications

References 14 publications

The mechanism and inheritance of intraflower self‐pollination in self‐pollinating variant strains of periwinkle

The mechanism and inheritance of intraflower self‐pollination in self‐pollinating variant strains of periwinkle

Agricultural, Pharmaceutical, and Therapeutic Interior of Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don

Ornamental Exterior versus Therapeutic Interior of Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus): The Two Faces of a Versatile Herb

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