Current Advances in Genomics and Breeding of Leaf Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.)

Abstract

Abstract:This review gives an overview of agricultural topics on a non-model species, in other words, leaf chicory. Often classified as a minor crop, "Radicchio", the Italian name of leaf chicory, is assuming a very important role at both a local and national level, as it characterizes a high proportion of the agricultural income of suited areas. Botanical classification along the genus Cichorium is reported and a detailed description of the most important cultivated biotypes typical of northern Italy is presented. A special consideration is reserved to breeding aspects, from molecular marker-assisted selection to the implementation of the first genome draft and leaf transcriptomes. Sexual barriers, for example, self-incompatibility or male-sterility, are described in great detail with the aim to be utilized for breeding purposes. The main aspects of seed production are also critically presented. In conclusion, the present work is a sort of handbook to better understand this orphan crop and it is mainly directed to breeders and seed producers dealing with leaf chicory.

First determination of mineral composition of the leaf Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) used in human nourishment in the Midwest of Brazil and comparasion with dietary reference intakes for children and adults

“…According Ref. [6], different cultivars of radicchio are grown generally by the name of Veneto provincial cities.…”

“…In this context, Brazil has great number of vegetables and wide variety of fruits that is not yet well investigated [5]. Vegetables as Cichorium intybus Linnaeus (leaf chicory) are important foods in the diet of the Brazilian people as well as in others countries [6]. Chicory is a traditional European horticultural crop [7].…”

“…Radicchio is a perennial, and has a quick growing with red-colored leafy ( Figure 2) [8]. In recent work [6], the botanical classification the genus Cichorium is reported and a detailed description of the most important cultivated biotypes is presented.…”

“…Radicchio is a perennial, and has a quick growing with red-colored leafy ( Figure 2) [8]. In recent work [6], the botanical classification the genus Cichorium is reported and a detailed description of the most important cultivated biotypes is presented.In Brazilian folk medicine, some species of chicory aids digestion and colon cleansing by its fiber content. In addition, chicory has been used to fight centration of microelements decreases in the order: Fe > Al > Si > Mn > Zn > Cu > Cr > Ni > Cd > Mo > Co.…”

Preparation and characterization of Chicory leaf powder and its application as a nano-native plant sorbent for removal of Acid Blue 25 from aqueous media: isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic study of the adsorption phenomenon

“…Chicory plant is in two species; one kind is cultivated, while the other is savage and grows on its own. The main source of Chicory plant is central Europe, the western and central parts of Asia and north Africa, and has a vast scattering in different areas of Iran [14,15].The scientific name for this herb is Cichorium intybus and belongs to the category Asteraceae. Chicory has certain amount of vitamins, minerals (such as magnesium, phosphorus, C vitamin and B group vitamins) and active compounds such as inulin, fats and sesquiterpene lactones.…”