Agro-Biodiversity Collection and Conservation From Arid and Semi-Arid Regions of India

Meghwal, Raju Ram; Dwivedi, N. K.

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“…The “ber” fruit ( Z. mauritiana ) has an ancient history of cultivation throughout the plains of northern India [ 23 , 24 , 25 ]. Perhaps the earliest reference to this fruit is in the Yajurveda (c. 1200–800 BCE), a primary religious Veda text [ 23 , 24 , 25 ].…”

Section: Historical and Global Significance Of Ziziphus Mau...mentioning

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Chinee Apple (Ziziphus mauritiana): A Comprehensive Review of Its Weediness, Ecological Impacts and Management Approaches

O’Brien,

Campbell,

Young

et al. 2023

Plants

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Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. (Rhamnaceae) (Chinee Apple, Indian Jujube, or Ber) is a significant woody weed in the drier tropics of northern Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. Throughout these regions, its densely formed thickets influence the structure, function, and composition of rangeland ecosystems by outcompeting native pasture species. Despite this, the recent literature is heavily focused on the horticultural value of domesticated Ziziphus species in South Asia (China, India, and Pakistan), particularly its potential for poverty alleviation in arid or semi-arid areas. In fact, there has been comparatively little research undertaken on its invasiveness or associated ecological factors in pastoral contexts. Currently, the management of Z. mauritiana is limited to the application of synthetic herbicides or mechanical clearing operations. There is also considerable interest in the exploitation of host-specific, natural enemies (biological control agents, herbivorous insects, fungi, bacteria, or viruses) for limiting the vigour, competitiveness, or reproductive capacity of Z. mauritiana in northern Australia. The development of a “bioherbicide” in lieu of synthetic counterparts may foster a more resilient coexistence between agricultural systems and the natural environment owing to its reduced environmental persistence and increased target specificity. This review summarises the current literature on the weediness, ecological impacts, and current management of this problematic weed, thereby identifying (i) opportunities for further research and (ii) recommendations for improved management within its invasive range.

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Section: Historical and Global Significance Of Ziziphus Mau...mentioning

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Chinee Apple (Ziziphus mauritiana): A Comprehensive Review of Its Weediness, Ecological Impacts and Management Approaches

O’Brien,

Campbell,

Young

et al. 2023

Plants

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“…mauritiana as it can help to regulate the development and production of its flowers, fruits, roots and stems (Gupta et al, 2015;Mendes et al, 2017). The optimum temperature for its growth and development ranges between 22.2 and 25.4 C, although the development of its fruits will begin to decline significantly when daily temperatures reach above 35 C (Azam-Ali et al, 2006;Meghwal et al, 2007).…”

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“…Temperature plays an important role in the development of Z. mauritiana as it can help to regulate the development and production of its flowers, fruits, roots and stems (Gupta et al, 2015; Mendes et al, 2017). The optimum temperature for its growth and development ranges between 22.2 and 25.4°C, although the development of its fruits will begin to decline significantly when daily temperatures reach above 35°C (Azam‐Ali et al, 2006; Meghwal et al, 2007). When temperatures exceed this level, Z. mauritiana will often undergo a period of dormancy to help reduce any damage to the plant and minimise potential water loss (Azam‐Ali et al, 2006; Meghwal et al, 2007; Nath & Bhargava, 2000).…”

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“…The optimum temperature for its growth and development ranges between 22.2 and 25.4°C, although the development of its fruits will begin to decline significantly when daily temperatures reach above 35°C (Azam‐Ali et al, 2006; Meghwal et al, 2007). When temperatures exceed this level, Z. mauritiana will often undergo a period of dormancy to help reduce any damage to the plant and minimise potential water loss (Azam‐Ali et al, 2006; Meghwal et al, 2007; Nath & Bhargava, 2000). The maturation of its fruit is also strongly influenced by climatic and weather conditions such as rainfall and temperature, although this has been observed to vary amongst diverse plant populations/cultivars, and requires further investigation to understand the influence of different climatic zones and geographical locations on the growth and development of the species (Hall et al, 2016).…”

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A review of the biology, distribution, and management challenges posed by the invasive weed Ziziphus mauritianaL., with special reference to its invasion in Australia

Roberts,

Dhileepan,

Florentine

2024

Weed Research

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Ziziphus mauritiana is an economically detrimental and environmentally destructive plant in non‐native areas where it has escaped cultivation. It forms dense, impenetrable thickets that restrict the movement of livestock across the landscape and has the capacity to alter various ecological functions at the site of invasion, all of which contribute towards land degradation and the reduction of economic profitability. Although there are several management strategies implemented to control Z. mauritiana, it is clear that no single‐method approach will effectively control the species in the long‐term. Whilst chemical and mechanical methods appear to show promising results, they tend to be restricted to areas that are easily accessible and, even so, can be challenging and laborious to treat evenly across dense thicket areas. Several prospective biological control agents have been identified for Z. mauritiana, although further investigations are required to ascertain the host specificity, and to explore and identify their climatic and environmental suitability of host specific agents for release in non‐native regions. Ecological burning alone is not effective in controlling Z. mauritiana and will likely increase its emergence. As such, it could be adopted as part of an integrated management approach to assist other methods for long‐term control, but again the development of such an approach requires further investigation. To contribute towards the control of Z. mauritiana, this review explores its biology, distribution and management challenges whilst identifying areas of research that will assist in the long‐term and confident control of the species, with an emphasis on its invasion in Australia.

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“…Several Ziziphus species are economically important, especially in arid regions providing food, medicine, fodder for livestock, and wood (for tools or fuel) (Arndt et al 2001;Meghwal et al 2007;Noor et al 2022). Regardless of their known economic benefits, especially for people living in marginal areas, Ziziphus are often overlooked in collecting because of their spiny nature and small flowers.…”

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Three Newly Described Species of Ziziphus from Maharashtra, India Based on Morphological and Molecular Evidence

Gholave,

Tamboli,

Islam

et al. 2023

Systematic Botany

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Abstract— Three new species of Ziziphus (Rhamnaceae) from Maharashtra, India, Z. bhandarii, Z. naikii, and Z. bhansalii are described here. These species occur in isolated fragments of the Deccan thorn scrub forest ecoregion on the Deccan plateau. Their placement in Ziziphus is confirmed by molecular analyses combining nrITS and trnL-F spacer regions. Given this phylogeny is the most robust to date of Ziziphus, a previously proposed intrageneric classification was tested, and the classification was not supported suggesting a need for additional investigations in this genus. The new species are most closely related to three Indian species, Z. horrida, Z. xylopyrus, and Z. caracutta, respectively, which are morphologically similar and sympatric, and are distinguishable from known species based on several vegetative and reproductive characteristics presented here. A diagnostic key to the Ziziphus species known to occur in Maharashtra is provided.

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Agro-Biodiversity Collection and Conservation From Arid and Semi-Arid Regions of India

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Chinee Apple (Ziziphus mauritiana): A Comprehensive Review of Its Weediness, Ecological Impacts and Management Approaches

Chinee Apple (Ziziphus mauritiana): A Comprehensive Review of Its Weediness, Ecological Impacts and Management Approaches

A review of the biology, distribution, and management challenges posed by the invasive weed Ziziphus mauritianaL., with special reference to its invasion in Australia

Three Newly Described Species of Ziziphus from Maharashtra, India Based on Morphological and Molecular Evidence

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