Amit Mishra, S.K. Verma, Kuldeep Pandey, Anil Kumar and Hemant Kumar
Abstract
The collection of Tamarindus indica is an important resource for its conservation and utilization. To explore and collection of the different germplasm of Tamarind, an extensive survey was conducted across the Eastern region of Uttar Pradesh. The germplasm survey was conducted during 2023 to 2025. This extensive survey yielded a total of twelve sites from different places which include 93 germplasm exploration. Among the 12 sites, 82% germplasm were from wild origins and 1 site in ayodhya district named Akma with 18% germplasm were from cultivated sources. Germplasms were found in different habitat like forest (31%), orchard (18%) and roadside (51%). These germplasms can be used to maintain the species genetic diversity, improvement of culinary, medicinal, and ornamental qualities, and to ensure its long-term survival. This study will help in future for conducting its conservation and breeding programme for finding better traits.