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Vavilov's Centres of Origin refer to geographical areas where crops first developed, categorized into primary and secondary centres. He identified eight major centres worldwide, which are crucial for plant breeding, genetic diversity, and conservation. However, there are limitations to his work, including the fact that centres of diversity may not always align with centres of origin and that some crops have multiple origins.

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Vavilov's Centres of Origin refer to geographical areas where crops first developed, categorized into primary and secondary centres. He identified eight major centres worldwide, which are crucial for plant breeding, genetic diversity, and conservation. However, there are limitations to his work, including the fact that centres of diversity may not always align with centres of origin and that some crops have multiple origins.

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Vavilov’s

Centres of
Origin
Primary and Secondary Centres
Introduction

A centre of origin is a geographical


area where crops first developed.

Also called centres of diversity.

Knowledge is vital for plant


breeding, genetic diversity, and
conservation.

Vavilov identified both primary and


secondary centres of origin.
Types of
Centres of
Origin
 Primary Centre:
 - Area where crop
evolved from wild
species.
 - Maximum diversity
found.

 Secondary Centre:
 - Area with diversity,
though not the original
site.
 - Shows considerable
variation.
Vavilov’s Contribution

Nikolai Vavilov Centres mostly in Proposed 8 major Laid foundation for


studied plant mountainous centres of crop modern plant
domestication. regions. origin worldwide. breeding and
conservation.
Major Centres of Origin (1–4)

1. Chinese Centre – Soybean, Millet,


Sugarcane.

2. Indian Centre – Rice, Brinjal, Mango,


Cotton.

3. Inner Asiatic – Wheat, Pea, Apple,


Onion.

4. Asia Minor – Barley, Rye, Pomegranate,


Fig.
Major Centres of Origin (5–
8)
 5. Mediterranean – Olive, Cabbage, Flax, Lettuce.
 6. Ethiopian – Sorghum, Coffee, Okra.
 7. Mexican/Central America – Maize, Tomato,
Cotton.
 8. South America – Potato, Cocoa, Tobacco,
Pineapple.
Importance of Centres of Origin

- Source of wild relatives and new genes.

- Help prevent genetic erosion.

- Crucial for plant breeding and crop


improvement.

- Basis for biodiversity conservation


strategies.
Limitations
of Vavilov’s
Work
 - Centres of diversity
may not always equal
centres of origin.
 - Plains also
contributed, not just
mountains.
 - Some crops have
multiple origins.
 - Recent evidence
challenges dominant
vs recessive allele
theory.

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