Conservation, Utilization, Genetic and Chemodiversity of Germplasm of Genipap (Genipa Americana L.) in Brazil

Abstract

Genipap (Genipa americana L. Rubiaceae) is a species widely distributed in tropical Central and South America, including the Cerrado biome [1]. Is a native from Amazon region, with medicinal importance and is widely used in Brazil [2]. This tree is one of the most promising for sustainable harvesting programs and restoration of Brazilian riparian forests [3] (Figure 1). G. americana has economic and environmental importance, being valued for food production, recuperation of degraded areas, in the composition in areas of permanent preservation and agroforestry [3,4]. Your wood is widely used in civil and naval construction, and carpentry [5].