Variability in Indian Aloe
Abstract
Forty-four populations of Indian Aloe were evaluated for agrobotanical characters and aloin content. Analysis of the data has shown that aloin content was positively correlated with short, brood and thick leaves. Eight promising lines have been identified for comparative evaluation and domestication. A chemical test has shown that 13 lines were showing Klunge negative test suggesting a need for further taxonomic validation of Indian material under Aloe barbadensis.
