Amaranthus: Caudatus may have been domesticated from an

Amaranthus caudatus may have been domesticated from an early introduction of A. cruentus that then crossed with a wild Amaranthus in the region. Chan and Sun (1997) found evidence with isozyme and RAPD markers suggesting that A. hybridus is a common ancestor to all the cultivated grain species. The archaeological record shows domesticated amaranth seeds appearing over a wide range, from Argentina into the southern United States. Grain amaranth was used by various Indian groups in the ... Amaranthus , a cosmopolitan genus including endangered species, restricted endemics and widespread weeds, is often difficult to characterize taxonomically and thus has generally been considered by systematists as a “difficult” genus. Species in this genus have high genetic variability, with diversity in growth form, plant height, number of inflorescences, seed colour, protein content, seed yield, resistance to pests and diseases, and adaptation to soil type, pH, climate, rainfall and day ... Multi-cut Amaranth variety Light green leaves and succulent stem, rich in calcium and iron, moderately resistant to white rust, yields 25-30 t/ha in 8 cuttings in 90 days duration. Recommended for cultivation in Karnataka. This document provides information on the plant Amaranthus , including its botanical name, origin in Central and South America and parts of Asia, and nutritional importance as a source of iron, calcium, vitamins A and C.