Title:	Genetic diversity on acerola quality: a systematic review.
Authors:	VILVERT, J. C. FREITAS, S. T. de VELOSO, C. M. AMARAL, C. L. F.
Affiliation:	JOÃO CLAUDIO VILVERT, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia, Vitória da Conquista, BA; SERGIO TONETTO DE FREITAS, CPATSA; CRISTIANE MARTINS VELOSO; CLÁUDIO LÚCIO FERNANDES AMARAL.
Date Issued:	2024
Citation:	Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, v. 67, e24220490, 2024.
Description:	Acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC.) is a super-fruit with high ascorbic acid content and its quality can be highly affected by the genetic and environmental conditions. This systematic review aims to provide an overview of the influence of genetic variability on acerola quality traits. It was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) recommendations. PubMed, Scopus and SciELO electronic databases were searched using terms acerola, selection, and genotypes. 29 studies were selected after assessing articles for eligibility criteria, which reported data on 22 quality parameters. A high genetic diversity was observed for all quality traits. Soluble solids and ascorbic acid contents are the main parameters determined in studies with acerola. Titratable acidity, SS/TA ratio and pH are also evaluated in most studies. Different studies have already identified possible genotypes for use in acerola breeding programs based on fruit quality, both for launching new cultivars and for use as parents in crosses. Our review is a useful basis for acerola breeding programs and germplasm conservation. Future studies are required to further identify and quantify bioactive compounds in acerolas of different genotypes.
Thesagro:	Acerola Vitamina C Genótipo Melhoramento Genético Vegetal
NAL Thesaurus:	Malpighia emarginata Plant breeding Genotype Breeding methods Fruit quality
Keywords:	Melhoramento de plantas Métodos de criação Qualidade dos frutos Diversidade genética
ISSN:	1678-4324
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4324-2024220490
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CPATSA)