Geo-Referencing Biochemical Diversity for Conservation Prioritization in Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.)
摘要
Eighty jackfruit genotypes from Eastern India were evaluated for biochemical traits, including total soluble sugar, acidity, sugar types, phenols, and antioxidant activities. High coefficients of variation (15.97–38.37%) and heritability (0.72–0.96) were observed. Geospatial analysis identified Simdega, Jharkhand, as a hotspot for genotypes with superior nutritional traits. Cluster analysis revealed 17 elite fruit-type genotypes. SSR marker-trait association explained significant phenotypic variation, particularly for pulp weight and antioxidant content. These findings support conservation and breeding strategies for jackfruit improvement.