Uses and technological prospects for the mangaba, a native fruit of Brazil

Abstract

Mangaba (Hancornia speciosa Gomes-Apocynaceae) is a native fruit of Brazil which is of great importance in its areas of occurrence. This species has been subjected to habitat fragmentation that is mainly due to human activity, and requires conservation. The aim of the present review was to evaluate the biotechnological advances in the species. This paper deals with recent studies on the genetic diversity and bioactive compounds.