Morphometric characterization of plum (Prunus domestica.L) in the far west of Algeria

Abstract

As part of the characterization morphometric and identification of 25 varieties of plum (Prunus domestica.L), we have undertaken prospecting and collection of plant material through five different agroecological regions from the far west of Algeria (Wilaya of Tlemcen and Wilaya of Naama). We studied 24 agromorphological characters, were the objects of a statistical study to determine phenotypic diversity of quantitative and qualitative traits. The results of the ANOVA, the Hierarchical Classification (CAH), Multiple Component Analysis (MCA) and Chi-Square Tests showed a clear distinction between the accessions, and significant phenotypic variability is recorded for the characteristics studied such as (length and width of leaves, time of start of fruit ripening, size of the fruit).