Participatory Selection of Amaranthus Genotypes in the KwaMbonambi Area, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Participatory variety selection (PVS) is a process that tests promising genotypes in farmers’ fields through a close farmer–researcher collaboration approach, which enhances the acceptance of new varieties by farmers. However, limited studies have been conducted to select <i>Amaranthus</i&g...

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Autores principales:	Ngcebo C. Mncwango, Corlina M. Van Jaarsveld, Nontuthuko R. Ntuli, Sydney Mavengahama
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
Materias:	Amaranth genotype participatory variety selection pig weed traditional leafy vegetable Environmental effects of industries and plants TD194-195 Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Environmental sciences GE1-350
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:632f4ab40ab94245b0c61630c958b0382021-11-11T19:38:27ZParticipatory Selection of Amaranthus Genotypes in the KwaMbonambi Area, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa10.3390/su1321119622071-1050https://doaj.org/article/632f4ab40ab94245b0c61630c958b0382021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/21/11962https://doaj.org/toc/2071-1050Participatory variety selection (PVS) is a process that tests promising genotypes in farmers’ fields through a close farmer–researcher collaboration approach, which enhances the acceptance of new varieties by farmers. However, limited studies have been conducted to select <i>Amaranthus</i> genotypes that have potential for future breeding programmes in South Africa. Therefore, this study was aimed at selecting <i>Amaranthus</i> genotype(s) that is/are preferred by farmers in northern KwaZulu-Natal, using the PVS approach. Seedlings of fifteen <i>Amaranthus</i> genotypes were each planted in separate 10 × 10 m plots. Fourteen local farmers managed these genotypes and also determined the preferred traits to be used to evaluate them. These traits were: mild taste; profuse stem branching; big and numerous leaves; soft texture; and longer shelf life. Plants at four months after transplant were then evaluated and ranked according to farmers’ preferred traits using score sheets designed on a four-point Likert scale or five-point hedonic scale. However, genotype ACAT seed fair had the best scoring for appealing taste and aroma, and profuse branching. The TOT 8789 genotype had the largest and softest leaves. Again, <i>A. thunbergii</i> had the most numerous leaves of them all. These genotypes are thus recommended for multi-environment testing, seed multiplication, genetic improvement, and promotion for cultivation in South Africa.Ngcebo C. MncwangoCorlina M. Van JaarsveldNontuthuko R. NtuliSydney MavengahamaMDPI AGarticleAmaranthgenotypeparticipatory variety selectionpig weedtraditional leafy vegetableEnvironmental effects of industries and plantsTD194-195Renewable energy sourcesTJ807-830Environmental sciencesGE1-350ENSustainability, Vol 13, Iss 11962, p 11962 (2021)
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topic	Amaranth genotype participatory variety selection pig weed traditional leafy vegetable Environmental effects of industries and plants TD194-195 Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Environmental sciences GE1-350
spellingShingle	Amaranth genotype participatory variety selection pig weed traditional leafy vegetable Environmental effects of industries and plants TD194-195 Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Environmental sciences GE1-350 Ngcebo C. Mncwango Corlina M. Van Jaarsveld Nontuthuko R. Ntuli Sydney Mavengahama Participatory Selection of Amaranthus Genotypes in the KwaMbonambi Area, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
description	Participatory variety selection (PVS) is a process that tests promising genotypes in farmers’ fields through a close farmer–researcher collaboration approach, which enhances the acceptance of new varieties by farmers. However, limited studies have been conducted to select <i>Amaranthus</i> genotypes that have potential for future breeding programmes in South Africa. Therefore, this study was aimed at selecting <i>Amaranthus</i> genotype(s) that is/are preferred by farmers in northern KwaZulu-Natal, using the PVS approach. Seedlings of fifteen <i>Amaranthus</i> genotypes were each planted in separate 10 × 10 m plots. Fourteen local farmers managed these genotypes and also determined the preferred traits to be used to evaluate them. These traits were: mild taste; profuse stem branching; big and numerous leaves; soft texture; and longer shelf life. Plants at four months after transplant were then evaluated and ranked according to farmers’ preferred traits using score sheets designed on a four-point Likert scale or five-point hedonic scale. However, genotype ACAT seed fair had the best scoring for appealing taste and aroma, and profuse branching. The TOT 8789 genotype had the largest and softest leaves. Again, <i>A. thunbergii</i> had the most numerous leaves of them all. These genotypes are thus recommended for multi-environment testing, seed multiplication, genetic improvement, and promotion for cultivation in South Africa.
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author	Ngcebo C. Mncwango Corlina M. Van Jaarsveld Nontuthuko R. Ntuli Sydney Mavengahama
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title	Participatory Selection of Amaranthus Genotypes in the KwaMbonambi Area, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
title_short	Participatory Selection of Amaranthus Genotypes in the KwaMbonambi Area, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
title_full	Participatory Selection of Amaranthus Genotypes in the KwaMbonambi Area, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
title_fullStr	Participatory Selection of Amaranthus Genotypes in the KwaMbonambi Area, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
title_full_unstemmed	Participatory Selection of Amaranthus Genotypes in the KwaMbonambi Area, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
title_sort	participatory selection of amaranthus genotypes in the kwambonambi area, kwazulu-natal, south africa
publisher	MDPI AG
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/632f4ab40ab94245b0c61630c958b038
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Participatory Selection of Amaranthus Genotypes in the KwaMbonambi Area, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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