4th Edition Of Plant Science and Molecular Biology World Conference 2027

Abstract

Amorphophallus Blume ex Decne., is a geophyte, perennial genus in the Araceae or Arum family, native to Asia, Africa, Australia, and oceanic islands, not found in the Americas. Currently, 246 species are recorded, 61 species found in Thailand. In 2017, Amorphophallus was classified based on phylogenetic analysis into four subgenera: Amorphophallus, Scutrandium, Metandrium and Arophallus. In our research, the diversity, distribution, and phenology of 20 species in Amorphophallus were studied in four national parks in Kanchanaburi Province; Chaleamrattanakosin, Erawan, Lamklongngu, and Saiyok National Park, western Thailand between 2008 and 2012. Additionally, seven national parks in northern Thailand were studied from 2014 to 2021. These parks included Doi Inthanon, Doi Suthep-Pui, and Mae Takhrai in Chiang Mai Province, Khlong Lan and Khlong Wang Chao in Kamphaeng Petch Province, Tham Pla-Namtok Pha Sue, and Namtok Mae Surin National Park in Mae Hong Son Province. Sixteen species were recorded in western national parks, while seven species were in northern. Eleven species are endemic, found only in Thailand. Most species grew well in the rainy season (May to October), had dormancy stages in winter and summer (November to April), and flowered in late summer to the early rainy season (April to May). Fruits and seeds took many months to mature. Morphology studies were in habitat, greenhouse and Laboratory. Herbarium specimens were established in Forest Herbarium (BKF), Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Bangkok, Thailand. The study on this genus is still being done by many researchers in Thailand. Thai people use parts of this genus for food, medicine, and ornamental herb. Konjac powder in the medicine industry and vegetarian food is also produced from Amorphophallus muelleri Blume. tuber.