MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF STELLARIA MEDIA MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS
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https://doi.org/10.64013/jpbab.v2026i1.55Keywords:
Caryophyllaceae, genetic diversity, ecological versatility, morphological traits, multivariate, field locationsAbstract
Stellaria media, habitually recognized as chickweed, is an annual therapeutic herb associated with the family Caryophyllaceae. The present study provides valuable insights into the genetic diversity, population demographics, and phenotypic traits of S. media. The investigated populations manifested prominent variation in both morphological traits and genetic composition. Owing to its vast ecological versatility, this species often synchronized with three associated species. It is broadly scattered all around southern and central Europe and is presently distributed into the northern regions of central Europe. In this study, ANOVA illustrates a detailed phenotypic and genotypic variation among different populations of Stellaria media from different field locations. It also provides multivariate Regression, Correlation, GGE biplot descriptions of different samples of the Stellaria media population from different field locations. The strong positive association among dry weight (DW), leaf traits (LL and LW), and shoot height (SH) suggests a coordinated pattern of vegetative growth, where taller plants with larger leaves enhance light interception and consequently promote greater biomass accumulation. It was found from results that the location 2 was found better for the growth and development of Stellaria media.
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