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TITLE
DECLARATION
CERTIFICATE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
DEDICATION
CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
List of Figures
Genesis
Introduction
1.1.General background
1.1.1 S pecies diversity
1.1.2. Centre of distribution
1.1.3. Economic importance of the genera in lndia
1.2.1. Taxonomy of the genus Momordica L.
1.2.2. Delimitation of the Taxon
1.2.3. Diagnostic Characteristics of the genus Momordica L.
1.3.1. Ecogeographic studies
1.3.2. Indigenous Traditional Knowledge
1.4. Reproductive Biology
1.4.1. Phenological information
1.4.2. Pollination biology
1.4.3. Fruit ripening
1.4.4. Seed dispersal
1.4.5. Seed dormancy and regeneration
1.4.6. Dormancy breaking and Seed germination
1.4.7. Seed and seedling morphology
1.4.8. Vegetative propagation methods
1.5. Characterization and evaluation of collected diversity
1.5.1. Descriptor and descriptor states
1.5.2. Analysis of interspecific and infraspecific diversity
1.5.3. Biotic and abiotic stress tolerance
1.6. Threat status and Genetic Erosion
1.7. Biodiversity conservation
1.8. Objectives of this study
Review of Literature
2.1.Taxonomy and distribution
2.2.Eco geographic studies
2.3.lndigenous Traditional Knowledge
2.4.Phenology
2.5.Floral Biology
2.6.lnsect pollinators
2.7.Fruit ripening
2.8.Seed morphology
2.9.Tuber and seed dormancy
2.10.Vegetative Propagation
2.11.Package of Practices
2.12.Numerical taxonomy
2.13 lnterspecific Hybridization
2.14.Biotic Stresses
2.1 5.Nutritive value.
2.1 6.Genetic erosion and threat status analysis
2.1 7.Conservation strategies
Materials and Methods
3.1. Taxonomical studies
3.2. Ecogeographic survey
I Ecogeographic Data Input Sheet
I Locality map of Ecogeographic survey.
2 Itinerary of Exploration programme
3.3. Reproductive biology
3.4. Characterization and evaluation of collected diversity
3.5. Genetic erosion and Threat analysis studies
3.6.Conservation of Genetic Diversity
Results
4. I. Ecogeographic database
3.Representation of the genus Momordica L. in various Indian herbaria
4 Species distribution of Momordica across different states in India
5 Species wise collection of Momordica
6 Soil characteristics of representative collection localities
7 Geographical and meteorological characteristics of representative collection localities
4.2. Ecogeographic Conspectus
2 Distribution of the genus Momordica L. in India
3.Distribution of M charanlia ? var. muricala ?in India
4 Momordica charantia var. muricata- habit
5 Distribution of M dioica in India
6 Momordica dioica- habit
7 Distribution of M. sahyadrica in India
8 Momordica sahyadrica sp. nov. (illustration)
9 Momordica sahyadrica sp. nov - habit
10 Distribution of M. subangulata ssp. renigera in India
11 Momordica subangulata ssp. renigera- habit
12 Momordica subangulata ssp. subangulata (from Malaysia)
13 Distribution of M cochinchinensis in India
14 Momordica cochinchinensis (illustration)
15 Momordica cochinchinensis (herbarium)
16 Distribution of M. balsamina in India
17Momordica balsamina L - habit
4.3. Ethnobotanical investigations
8 Ethnic uses of Momordica species
9 Vernacular names of wild Momordica spp. in Western Ghats
4.4. Reproductive Biology
10 Phenological observations in various Momordica spp
11 Days to reproductive maturity in various Momordica species
12 Observations on various stages of fruit maturity
13 Pollinating guild of various Momordica species
18 Pollination and seed dispersal mechanisms in Momordica species
14 Seed dispersal and predation in Momordica species
15 Seed profile of various Momordica species
19 Seed morphology of Momordica species (LM)
20 SEM of seeds of various Momordica species
Descriptions of seed types
16 Germination behaviour of fresh seeds
17 Tetrazolium staining tests of initial seed viability of 3 month old seeds
18 Effect of different treatments on breaking seed dormancy
19 Effect of physical treatments on sprouting of dormant tubers in various Momordica spp
21 Seedling morphology of Momordica species
22 Vegetative propagation methods in Momordica
20 Effect of tuber splitting on sprouting (tap root)
21 Effect of type of vine cuttings on rooting
22 Response of Alfonrordica spp. to leaf rooting
23 (a) Effect of tuber splitting on sproutability in various Momordica species and (b) Response of Momordica spp. to leaf rooting
4.5. Characterization and Evaluation of germplasm
DESCRIPTOR FOR SWEET GOURDS (Kakrol)
FURTHER CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION
DESCRIPTOR AND DESCRIPTOR STATES FOR WILD BALSAM PEARAND BALSAM APPLE
23 Fruit and seed characters in crosses of dioecious species
24 Leaf and floral characters in crosses of dioecious species
24 Interspecific crossability in Momordica species
26 Extract from simple Matching Correlation Coefficient among different accessions of Momordica species
25 Descriptor states coding for the qualitative traits in the 64 accessions
25 Phenogram of 64 accessions based on UPGMA cluster analysis
27 Mean data for 18 quantitative characters over six Momordica species
28 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for fruit length (cm)
29 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for fruit circumference
30 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for fruit diameter (cm)
31 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for fruit cavity diameter (cm)
32 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for fruit weight (g)
33 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for clutch size
34 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for fruits per plant
35 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for yield per plant
36 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for seed length (mm)
37 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for seed width (min)
38 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for seed thickness
39 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for 100 seed weight
40 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for leaf length (cm)
41 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for leaf width (cm)
42 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for leaf area (cm)
43 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp. for petiole length
44 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Moniordica spp. for internode length
45 Comparison of range, mean and SD among Momordica spp.for plant height
46 Mean performance of 15 accessions of Momordica dioica for 18 quantitative traits
47 Mean performance of 8 accessions of Momordica sahyadrica for 18 quantitative traits
48 Mean performance of 22 accessions of Momordica charantia var. inuricata for 18 quantitative traits
49 Mean performance of 5 accessions of Momordica suhangulata var. renigera for 18 quantitative traits
50 Mean performance of 3 accessions of Momordica charantia for 18 quantitative traits
51 Mean performance of one accession of Momordica balsamina for 18 quantitative traits
52 Contribution of each variable (in descending order) to the first three principal component axes
26 3- dimensional cluster diagram showing the relationships among the quantitative traits based on principal component analysis
27 3- dimensional cluster diagram showing the relationships among the accessions of Momordica spp. based on principal component analysis
28 Screening of germplasm accessions for disease and pest tolerance
29 Screening of germplasm accessions for disease and pest tolerance
30 Field resistance of fruit. fly tolerance in Momordica
31 Screening for pests and disease tolerance in Momordica species
4.6. Genetic Erosion and Threat analysis
57 Threat assessment based on population behaviour of various Momordica species
58 Anthropogenic factors affecting species survival in wild Momordica across Western Gliats
53 Genetic Erosion status of M dioica
54 Genetic Erosion status of Momordica sahyadrica
55 Genetic Erosion status of Momorica clrarantia var. muricata (wild)
56 Genetic Erosion status of Momordica charantia var. muricata (cultivated)
4.7. Proposed Conservation Strategies
32 Home gardens and on-farm conservation in Momordica species
59 In situ on-farm conservation of Momordica species in forest habitats across Western Ghats
60 Performance of various Momordica species in ex situ home gardens
61 Farmer adoption status of Momordica species
62 Soil seed bank observations in home garden sites
DISCUSSION
5.1. Taxonomic revision
63 Proposed sub generic classification of Indian Momordica
33 Momordica denudata (herbarium) - CP- 1615 (Type)
64 Comparative morphology of the entities treated under M dioica in Indian Herbaria
5.2. Ecogeographic survey
34 Collection localities in comparison to its distribution in India
5.3. Reproductive Biology
5.4. Characterization and Evaluation of collected Germplasm
5.5. Genetic erosion and threat analysis
35 Exploration and germplasm collection in Momordica
36 Rescue collections of rare semi-domesticates of Momordica
5.6.Conservation strategies and priorities
65 Proposed ex sitll conservation priorities fro Momordica species 66 Explorations proposed based on the herbarium survey
37 Proposed in situ genetic reserves for conservation of Momordica genepool
Summary
Salient Findings
References
APPENDICES
Annexure-l List of Common Synonyms
Annexure-II Species representation of the genus Momordicu in various Herbaria/Genebanks around the world.
Annexure-III GENETIC EROSION
APPENDIX IV Suggested package of practises for wild Momordica (Inputs for home garden)
List of Abbreviations