Molecular Characterization of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Genotypes with SSR Markers

Abstract

Pomegranate is known to be a fruit grown in tropical and subtropical climate zone belonging to Lythraceae family. Within the scope of the study, 10 kind of pomegranates and a pomegranate from a small private garden have been used for molecular analyzes from the Western Mediterranean Agricultural Research Institute in the Antalya Region. To accomplish this objective, samples of genotypes were taken under appropriate conditions and molecular analyzes were performed. As a result of analysis with SSR markers, pomegranate genotypes were separated into two main groups with a 65% similarity using UPGMA clustering method. The first main group consisted of 4 subgroups. The genotypes in the first subgroup were Hicaz, in the second subgroup Aşınar, Batem Onur, Ernar, Batem Hicaz, the third subgroup Beynarı and the fourth subgroup Batem Esin, Batem Yılmaz and Ekşilik. The second main group is divided into 2 subgroups where Katırbaşı and Fellahyemez were in different branches. Batem Onur and Ernar grouped together due to lack of polymorphic markers. Hicaz, Beynarı, Ekşilik, Katırbaşı and Fellahyemez types formed a separate subgroup. In the study, a close genetic similarity between Aşınar and Batem Onur-Ernar, Batem Esin and Batem Yılmaz was evident. SSR finding of pomegranate genotypes is expected to aid determining the genotypes most suitable for future breeding and conservation efforts.

Biosynthesis, Characterization and Antioxidant Properties of ZnO Nanoparticles Using Punica Granatum Peel Extract as Reducing Agent

“…Punica granatum L. is a perennial plant belonging to the genus Punica of the Lythraceae family [11]. The peel, which constitutes 50% of the fruit weight, is a good source of high molecular weight phenolics, elagitanen, proanthocyanidins, complex polysaccharides, flavonoids, and microelements and has strong antimutagenic, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties [12].…”