Projects

NUTMEG: Genetic diversity of the emblematic food tree species Myristica fragrans, M. fatua and M. argentea (Indonesian Nutmegs): applications to genetic resources conservation and sustainable management (2018-2022) - Funded by Agropolis Fondation (France) and the Endowment Fund for Education, Ministry of Finance (Republic of Indonesia)

Project leader: J Duminil, N Scarcelli

Scientists involved from our team : N Scarcelli, J Duminil, C Mariac, M Couderc, J Kusuma

The main purpose of the project NUTMEG is to characterize the genetic diversity and structure of nutmeg species (Myristica fragrans, M. fatua and M. argentea) in their native Indonesian distribution to underpin strategies of conservation and use. These species are food tree species, whom seeds and maces are exploited as spices. Getting information on the distribution of their genetic diversity within and between wild and cultivated populations will help contributing to the conservation, sustainable management and use of these species.

Associated publications:

Kusuma J, Scarcelli N, Couderc M, Mariac C, Zekraoui L, Duminil J (2020) Microsatellite markers development for Indonesian nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) and transferability to other Myristicaceae spp. Molecular Biology Reports 47:4835-4840