Genetic diversity of the genus Citrus in Tomini Bay coastal areas, Indonesia based on morphological characters

Abstract. Kandowangko NY, Febriyanti. 2023. Genetic diversity of the genus Citrus in Tomini Bay coastal areas, Indonesia based on morphological characters. BIodiversitas 24: 2938-2952. plants are one fruit that widely consumed by community, both for food, health, and customs. The existence area only grows wild has not been cultivated intensively. Lack information citrus use balanced with cultivation actions will threaten these plants. This research aims to provide about characteristics Bay. plant materials used were 39 accessions consisting 7 species. Descriptive methods index calculations as well analysis phenetic consanguinity data applied this study. results showed all have ranging from stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds influenced genetic environmental factors. (H’) was equal 0.8103 which categorized low. divided into two main clusters a similarity 64.3%. findings study expected be useful breeding conservation programs future.