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In-situ conservation research on buckwheat ( Fagopyrum spp.) in Nepal
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2000 |
| Authors | Bimb, H, P. |
| Journal Title | In-situ Conservation Research. The Seventh Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Japan International Workshop on Genetic Resources, held in National Institute of Agrobiological Resources Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, on 13th-15th Octob |
| Pagination | 151-163 |
| Key Words | buckwheat; conservation; genetic diversity; landraces; plant; genetic resources; Fagopyrum cymosum; Fagopyrum esculentum; Fagopyrum tataricum |
| Abstract | Buckwheat ( Fagopyrum spp.) is a major summer crop of higher hills (above 2000 m) in Nepal. Nepal is rich in buckwheat genetic resources, however, many land races are under threat as the area of production is declining and buckwheat is being replaced with other crops. Two sites were selected for in- situ conservation research at Mustang (2800-4000 m) and Dolpa (2000-3500 m) districts where wild and cultivated species of buckwheat can be found. A recent survey on these areas revealed that four species of Fagopyrum are prevalent in Dolpa, e.g. F. esculentum, F. tataricum, F. cymosum (tetraploid) and F. megacarpum . Only F. esculentum and F. tataricum have been seen in Mustang. Diversity at the sub- species level requires further investigation. Analysis of genetic diversity of Nepalese Fagopyrum using appropriate molecular and/or biochemical techniques will be carried out during the project period. |
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