Natural Fecundity and Germination Characteristics of Selected Cyclopia (Honeybush) Species: Preliminary Findings

Motsa, Mlamuli M.; Bester, C.; Slabbert, M.M.; Ngwenya, Mzabalazo Z.; Booyse, M.

doi:10.5539/jas.v9n6p154

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“…These brightly yellow, pea‐like flowers are characteristically sweetly scented (Joubert et al, 2011; Figure 3). Most honeybush species flower in spring from September to November (southern hemisphere), except for C. sessiliflora which flowers during late autumn to early spring, from April through to September (southern hemisphere; Motsa, Slabbert, Bester, & Ngwenya, 2017; Motsa, Slabbert, Bester, Ngwenya, & Booyse, 2017; Figure 4).…”

Section: Genetic Diversity Distribution Phenology and Variation In Yi...mentioning

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Propagation and cultivation practices of honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) for the sustainable production of an export quality indigenous South African tea

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Honeybush (Cyclopia) species are endemic to the Fynbos Biome of the Cape Floral Kingdom in South Africa. Traditionally, honeybush foliage is cut, fermented, and sun-dried to make an antioxidant-rich herbal tea. Approximately 80% of honeybush is unsustainably harvested from the wild. All commercial species are indicated on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species. Cultivation is thus required to ensure sufficient volumes of tea are produced. A major limitation to cultivation is the poor rooting responses of the species that regenerate from shoots, C. genistoides and C. intermedia, the latter being the most harvested from the wild. The establishment of clonally propagated material is a challenge for all six of the commercially important Cyclopia species. Research on honeybush has mainly focused on the unique properties contributing to flavor, medicinal value, as well as processing. Much less is known about propagation, nutrient requirements, harvesting procedures, plant improvement, and pest and disease management. This review considers management strategies for the sustainable harvesting of wild honeybush and the potential risks of introducing improved plant material. Cultivation practices and management strategies that promote longevity and enhance yield are defined. The inherent rooting ability of cuttings is discussed. Cultivated stands are mostly established by seedlings which results in diversity of vigor and tea quality. A sustainable market based on high-quality indigenous tea requires the use of clonal material which allows the selection of desired traits and rapid multiplication. Its use would enable improved yield and profitability without compromising tea quality.

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Propagation and cultivation practices of honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) for the sustainable production of an export quality indigenous South African tea

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“…7). subternata relatief hoog, soos wat vir hersaaier spesies verwag kan word (Motsa et al, 2017;Schutte, 1997).…”

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Honeybush ( Cyclopia spp.) mature embryo culture and the influence of pod position on seed colour

Koen¹,

Slabbert

Booyse³

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Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie

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Plante (verskillende genotipes) van Cyclopia spesies word gebruik om Suid-Afrikaanse heuningbostee (’n kruietee produk) te produseer en word tans deur teling vir grootskaalse verbouing verbeter. Saaddimorfisme en dormansie beïnvloed egter die ontkiemingspersentasie negatief. Deur gebruik te maak van volwasse embrioweefselkulture is studies om die ontkiemingspersentasie van saad te verhoog op C. longifolia, C. maculata en C. subternata gedoen. Die effek van stratifikasie op saadontkieming deur geen of ’n kouebehandeling toe te pas, is ook ondersoek. Volwasse embrios is hierna uit sade verwyder en vir ’n 24-uur fotoperiode by 25°C ± 1°C op weefselkultuur gekweek. Die kweek van volwasse embrios deur middel van weefselkulture was suksesvol en het deurlopend meer plante vergeleke met konvensionele saaimetode gelewer. Studies om die effek wat saadpeulposisie van die moederplant op saadkleur het, is ook gedoen. Volwasse heuningbospeule is vanaf die boonste, middelste en onderste-derdes van die blaarbedekte deel van die heuningbosplante versamel om die aantal groen/intermediêre/bruin sade wat by elke gedeelte geproduseer is, te bepaal. Die verhouding van saaddimorfisme wat by elke gedeelte geproduseer word, kon egter nie deur peulposisie voorspel word nie.

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Honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) pollen viability and surface morphology

Koen

Slabbert

Booyse

et al. 2020

South African Journal of Botany

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Natural Fecundity and Germination Characteristics of Selected Cyclopia (Honeybush) Species: Preliminary Findings

Cited by 3 publications

References 45 publications

Propagation and cultivation practices of honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) for the sustainable production of an export quality indigenous South African tea

Propagation and cultivation practices of honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) for the sustainable production of an export quality indigenous South African tea

Honeybush ( Cyclopia spp.) mature embryo culture and the influence of pod position on seed colour

Honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) pollen viability and surface morphology

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