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Determination and Selection of Some Agronomic and Biochemical Characteristics of Different Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Genotypes

Farklı Zerdeçal (Curcuma longa L.) Genotiplerinin Bazı Agronomik ve Biyokimyasal Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi ve Seçilmesi

Fatma Uysal Bayar(Batı Akdeniz Tarımsal Araştırma Enstitüsü, Antalya)0000-0002-7130-5704
Pages
61–74
Publication Date
2026-01-07
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An application was made to Variety Registration and Seed Certification Center (TTSM) to register the genotype numbered 130-16, which is above the average yield value and has the highest curcumin content, under the trade name ‘Zerdesena’ and it was registered.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Curcuma longa L., which is known as turmeric, is a plant species belonging to the Zingiberaceae family.
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Key Findings & Data:As study material, 152 different genotypes found in the gene pool created in the Western Mediterranean Agricultural Research Institute were used.
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Conclusion & Impact:An application was made to Variety Registration and Seed Certification Center (TTSM) to register the genotype numbered 130-16, which is above the average yield value and has the highest curcumin content, under the trade name ‘Zerdesena’ and it was registered.
🔬Design:Lab & Field Experiment
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Tropik · Tıbbi bitki · Kurkumin

Abstract

Curcuma longa L., which is known as turmeric, is a plant species belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Turmeric is generally grown in Asian countries. It is used in many sectors, especially in spice production. Local varieties are generally used in the production of turmeric, whose import value is increasing worldwide. There is a need for commercial varieties that are adapted to different regions. This study was carried out to develop varieties that are productive and high in curcumin, adaptable to subtropical climate conditions. As study material, 152 different genotypes found in the gene pool created in the Western Mediterranean Agricultural Research Institute were used. In the study, morphological characteristics, yield and quality values of different genotypes were determined. The highest fresh weight was obtained from genotype number 130. Selection was made from the gene pool in order to examine more parameters and include them in repeated trials. The genotypes selected in the first selection were high yielding (> 870.00 g plant⁻¹): 60-63-73-99-103-107-115-117-124-141-143-144-145-147-130. Tillering number varied between 2.00 and 6.33, while the thickest stem thickness was measured in genotype 63-3. Average fresh yield values in the study were found between 782.91 and 1009.50 g plant⁻¹. The fresh weight of the genotypes in the gene pool varied between 31.00 and 1240.00 g plant⁻¹. Among the 16 selected high-yielding genotypes, the longest plant height was measured in genotype number 60-2. The highest average phenolic substance amount was detected in the 145-14 genotype. Curcumin ratio varied between 2.41% and 53%. An application was made to Variety Registration and Seed Certification Center (TTSM) to register the genotype numbered 130-16, which is above the average yield value and has the highest curcumin content, under the trade name ‘Zerdesena’ and it was registered.

Özet

Curcuma longa L., halk arasında zerdeçal olarak bilinen, Zingiberaceae familyasına ait tropik bir bitki türüdür. Zerdeçal genellikle Asya ülkelerinde yayılış göstermektedir. Birçok sektörde kullanılan zerdeçal, özellikle baharat olarak kullanılmaktadır. Son zamanlarda tıbbi özellikleri nedeniyle dünya çapında fonksiyonel bir gıda olarak değeri gittikçe artmıştır. Dünya genelinde ithalat değeri giderek artan zerdeçalın üretiminde, genellikle yerel çeşitler kullanılmaktadır. Bu nedenle, farklı bölgelere adapte olmuş ticari çeşitlere ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Bu çalışma, subtropikal iklim koşullarına adapte olabilen, verimli olmasının yanında kurkumin içeriği yüksek çeşitlerin geliştirilmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Çalışma materyali olarak, Batı Akdeniz Tarımsal Araştırma Enstitüsünde oluşturulan gen havuzunda bulunan 152 farklı genotip kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada farklı genotiplerin morfolojik özellikleri yanında verim ve kalite değerleri belirlenmiştir. En yüksek taze ağırlık 130 numaralı genotipten elde edilmiştir. Daha fazla parametrenin incelenmesi ve tekrarlı denemelere dahil edilmesi amacıyla gen havuzunda seleksiyon yapılmıştır. İlk seleksiyonda, yüksek verimli (> 870,00 g bitki-1) 60-63-73-99-103-107-115-117-124-141-143-144-145-147-130 numaralı genotipler seçilmiştir. Kardeşlenme sayısı 2.00-6.33 arasında değişim gösterirken en kalın gövde kalınlığı, 63-3 genotipinde ölçülmüştür. Çalışmada ortalama taze verim değerleri en az 782,91 g bitki-1 en fazla 1009,50 g bitki-1 olarak tespit edilmiştir. Gen havuzunda bulunan genotiplerin taze ağırlıkları ise 31.00-1240.00 g bitki-1 arasında değişmiştir. Seçilen 16 yüksek verimli genotip arasında en uzun bitki boyu 60-2 numaralı genotipte ölçülmüştür. En yüksek ortalama fenolik madde miktarı 145-14 numaralı genotipte tespit edilmiştir. Kurkumin oranı ise %53-%2.41 arasında değişmiştir. Ortalama verim değerinin üzerinde olan ve en yüksek kurkumin içeriğine sahip olan 130-16 numaralı genotip ‘Zerdesena’ ticari adı altında tescil edilmesi için Çeşit Kayıt ve Tohum Sertifikasyon Merkezi’ne (TTSM) başvuru yapılmış ve tescil almıştır.

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Bayar, F. U. (2026). Determination and Selection of Some Agronomic and Biochemical Characteristics of Different Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Genotypes. Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 23 Sayı: 1, 61–74. https://doi.org/10.33462/jotaf.1558395

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