Molecular and Morphological Characterization of Turkish Local Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) Populations

This study was conducted for molecular and morphological characterization of 28 local eggplant genotypes (so-called “Yamula” eggplant) collected from Kayseri province, 3 Kemer eggplant, 1 Manisa genotype, commonly cultivated in Turkey. Molecular analyses were carried out with the use 10 ISSR SRAP primers 30 characteristics. Morphological revealed nearest as ERU 3006 - 3007. The polymorphism ratio identified 77.36% 73.72% markers, respectively. 25 differenet characters selected UPOV description list used accessions. While no variation observed “intensity anthocyanin coloration calyx”, highest coefficient calculated “leaf color” blade margin shape” (89.60% 86.15%, respectively). When all plant parts divided into groups, belonged to leaf characteristics (Variation coefficient: 59.39%), followed by stem fruit (48.14% 43.20%, Results showed that variations exist within Yamula between control genotypes. Present could be breeding programs. It also concluded regional genetic populations inhabit a wide diversity which can good source further