Use the biometric parameters to characterize the local fig (Ficus carica L) in Tafza area of Morocco

DOI: 10.22161/ijeab.46.24

Abstract:
In objective to identify and characterize the richness of fig tree in limited area of northwest of morocco, abroad prospection was carried out in northwest Morocco. It included zones located in Tafza region as well as in the provinces of chefchaouen. A total of 130 accessions were sampled, studied and identified by used the biometric analyses include in European program GEN LMBO 029. As a result of the study a total of 13 different fig varieties were identified. Several synonymies and homonymies were detected. Comparison of the ecotype shows the high significatif difference, the conservation of the local cultivars is highly recommended.

Keywords:
Ficus carica L, genetic resource, biometric analysis, Tafza area, Morocco.

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