Morphological diversity of breadfruit [Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg] in the Caribbean

Daley, Oral; Roberts-Nkrumah, Laura B.; Alleyne, Angela T.

doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2020.109278

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“…To date, phenotypic traits, karyotype analysis, and DNA diversity have been used to describe the genetic diversity of yam germplasm (Cao et al., 2020; Kouam et al., 2018; Nemorin et al., 2013; Sartie et al., 2012). Phenotypic traits are important for the identification and effective utilization of germplasm resources (Daley et al., 2020). Although morphological traits are easy to measure, they are subject to many limitations and are particularly dependent on the environment.…”

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Uncovering the genetic diversity of yams (Dioscorea spp.) in China by combining phenotypic trait and molecular marker analyses

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Ecology and Evolution

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Uncovering the genetic diversity of yams (Dioscorea spp.) in China by combining phenotypic trait and molecular marker analyses

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Shan

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Ecology and Evolution

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“…The rich diversity that exists in the majority of these orphan crops is threatened with extinction unless the germplasm is conserved and fully characterized (Bhattacharjee 2009 ). There have been some national and international efforts (Sogbohossou et al 2018 ; Daley et al 2020 ; http://www.ntbg.org/breadfruit/ ) to conserve a few orphan crops, but in most cases, the germplasm collections are not optimum and lacking full genetic characterization. An evaluation of the world's largest breadfruit germplasm collection found that approximately 50% of the typical East Polynesian seedless triploid cultivars were represented by a single genotype (Zerega et al 2015 ).…”

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Genetics and breeding for climate change in Orphan crops

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Climate change is rapidly changing how we live, what we eat and produce, the crops we breed and the target traits. Previously underutilized orphan crops that are climate resilient are receiving much attention from the crops research community, as they are often the only crops left in the field after periods of extreme weather conditions. There are several orphan crops with incredible resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses. Some are nutritious, while others provide good sources of biofuel, medicine and other industrial raw materials. Despite these benefits, orphan crops are still lacking in important genetic and genomic resources that could be used to fast track their improvement and make their production profitable. Progress has been made in generating draft genomes of at least 28 orphan crops over the last decade, thanks to the reducing cost of sequencing. The implementation of a structured breeding program that takes advantage of additional modern crop improvement tools such as genomic selection, speed breeding, genome editing, high throughput phenotyping and breeding digitization would make rapid improvement of these orphan crops possible, but would require coordinated research investment. Other production challenges such as lack of adequate germplasm conservation, poor/non-existent seed systems and agricultural extension services, as well as poor marketing channels will also need to be improved if orphan crops were to be profitable. We review the importance of breeding orphan crops under the increasing effects of climate change, highlight existing gaps that need to be addressed and share some lessons to be learned from major crops.

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“…Numerous studies have shown that there are significant variations in nutritional composition between breadfruit cultivars ( 94 ). A recent study by Kehinde et al ( 46 ) showed differences in characteristics of various cultivars of breadfruit flour and starch.…”

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Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis): Processing, nutritional quality, and food applications

2023

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Breadfruit is an underutilized but highly nutritive crop containing complex carbohydrates while being low in fat. It is also a good source of essential amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, and valine). With a better understanding of breadfruit’s morphology, its potential as a global solution to food security has been gaining popularity. Breadfruit has been forecasted to have a larger amount of suitable cultivable land area compared to major crops such as rice and wheat, making its cultivation more desirable. Due to its highly perishable nature, good post-harvesting and post-processing practices are essential to extend the shelf life of breadfruit for global transportation and consumption. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review on various processing methods of flour and starch, nutritional significance and new food applications of this novel food staple. In this review, the effects of the different processing and post-processing methods of breadfruit flour and starch have been described, and the nutritional composition and application of breadfruit flour as an ingredient replacer in various food applications have been discussed. It is vital to understand the processing and post-processing methods of breadfruit flour to enhance its shelf-life, physicochemical and functional properties. Furthermore, a compilation of novel food applications has been done to promote its use in the food industry. In conclusion, breadfruit flour and starch are highly versatile for use in numerous food products with added health benefits.

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Morphological diversity of breadfruit [Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg] in the Caribbean

Cited by 15 publications

References 11 publications

Uncovering the genetic diversity of yams (Dioscorea spp.) in China by combining phenotypic trait and molecular marker analyses

Uncovering the genetic diversity of yams (Dioscorea spp.) in China by combining phenotypic trait and molecular marker analyses

Genetics and breeding for climate change in Orphan crops

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis): Processing, nutritional quality, and food applications

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