Estimation of genetic diversity of Jamun Syzygium cuminii Skeels grown in Bihar

Abstract

Jamun is an important minor fruit crop, botanically known as Syzygium cuminii Skeels having chromosome number 2n=40 belongs to the family Myrtaceae, native to India. Because of the allogamous nature of fruits and the predominance of seed propagation, there is a great deal of variation in their appearance and physico-chemical characteristics. However, only a few elite lines have been identified, and there is little information on how to improve the Jamun fruit harvest. newline