Veneto, in northeastern Italy, contributes significantly to national and international agricultural production. Veneto is especially known for its cultivation of Cichorium species, especially radicchio. However, due to increasing climatic changes, the Region is under increased threat of drought. Phylogenetic studies that categorize relationships between wild and cultivated Cichorium can be used to improve crop resilience to such climatic changes. In this study, we categorized the genetic links between Cichorium species and assessed some of the most economically important varieties for drought tolerance. The phylogenetic tree is the first of its kind to combine literature and genomic data to categorize Cichorium. The preliminary drought study showed varieties of cultivated Cichorium that could be a source of drought tolerant genes. We also suggest experimental design improvements for future research on radicchio under drought conditions.
New insights into the phylogenesis and drought tolerance of Cichorium intybus L.
GRIFFIN, LYDIA GRACE
2023/2024
Abstract
Veneto, in northeastern Italy, contributes significantly to national and international agricultural production. Veneto is especially known for its cultivation of Cichorium species, especially radicchio. However, due to increasing climatic changes, the Region is under increased threat of drought. Phylogenetic studies that categorize relationships between wild and cultivated Cichorium can be used to improve crop resilience to such climatic changes. In this study, we categorized the genetic links between Cichorium species and assessed some of the most economically important varieties for drought tolerance. The phylogenetic tree is the first of its kind to combine literature and genomic data to categorize Cichorium. The preliminary drought study showed varieties of cultivated Cichorium that could be a source of drought tolerant genes. We also suggest experimental design improvements for future research on radicchio under drought conditions.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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