scholarly journals MONITORING OF Aegilops L. LOCAL SPECIES GENETIC DIVERSITY OF KAZAKHSTAN’S FLORA

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 484-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Urazaliev ◽  
M. Yessimbekova ◽  
K. Mukin ◽  
A. Chirkin ◽  
G. Ismagulova

Cereal Crop Wild Relatives (CWR) are a very  important gene pool for cereal/wheat improvement. New genes for resistance to diseases and pests are urgently needed to avoid using pesticides and to raise adaptivity to the environmental stresses caused by global climate change. In this regard, the study is aimed at ex situ conservation of Aegilops L. genus local ecotypes’ genetic diversity, which is very relevant and promising for breeding. In order to establish breeding utility and form an ex situ collection reflecting the intra- and inter-specific diversity, the phenotypic screening of Kazakhstan’s local populations of Aegilops L. genus (Ae. cylindrica, Ae. tauschii, Ae. triuncialis and Ae. crassa) was conducted on the basis of multiple indicators. For the first time molecular-genetic analysis of 50 representatives of Aegilops L. genus from Kazakhstan’s flora was performed. The microsatellite analysis with the use of 11 EST-SSR markers revealed eight of them to be most effective. For each marker, allele frequency and average heterozygosity was calculated. For the most informative markers the presence of 5 and 6 respective allelic variations was found. A bank of genomic DNA was created and kept in ex situ storage (–70 °С, long-term) in the IMBB of the MES of RK.

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 747-754
Author(s):  
V. R. Kharzinova ◽  
N. A. Zinovieva

One of the main tasks of genetics and animal breeding is the assessment of genetic diversity and the study of genetic relationships between different breeds and populations using molecular genetic analysis methods. We analysed the polymorphism of microsatellites and the information on the state of genetic diversity and the population structure of local breeds in Russia: the Kemerovo, the Berkshire, the Liven, the Mangalitsa, and the Civilian; in the Republic of Belarus: the Large White and the Black-and-White; and in Ukraine: the White Steppe, as well as commercial breeds of imported origin of domestic reproduction: the Large White, the Landrace, and the Duroc. The materials used for this study were the tissue and DNA samples extracted from 1,194 pigs and DNA of the UNU “Genetic material bank of domestic and wild animal species and birds” of the L.K. Ernst Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry. Polymorphisms of 10 microsatellites (S0155, S0355, S0386, SW24, SO005, SW72, SW951, S0101, SW240, and SW857) were determined according to the previously developed technique using DNA analyser ABI3130xl. To estimate the allele pool of each population, the average number of alleles (NA), the effective number of alleles (NE ) based on the locus, the rarified allelic richness (AR), the observed (HO ) and expected (HE ) heterozygosity, and the fixation index (FIS) were calculated. The degree of genetic differentiation of the breeds was assessed based on the pairwise values of FST and D. The analysis of the allelic and genetic diversity parameters of the local breeds showed that the maximum and minimum levels of polymorphism were observed in pigs of the Ukrainian White Steppe breed (NA = 6.500, NE = 3.709, and AR = 6.020) and in pigs of the Duroc breed (NA = 4.875, NE = 2.119, and AR = 3.821), respectively. The highest level of genetic diversity was found in the Large White breed of the Republic of Belarus (HO = 0.707 and NE = 0.702). The minimum level of genetic diversity was found in pigs of the imported breeds – the Landrace (HO = 0.459, HE = 0.400) and the Duroc (HO = 0.480, HE = 0.469) – indicating a high selection pressure in these breeds. Based on the results of phylogenetic analysis, the genetic origin of Large White pigs, the breeds, from which the Berkshire pigs originated, and the genetic detachment of the Landrace from the Mangalitsa breeds were revealed. The cluster analysis showed a genetic consolidation of the Black-and-White, the Berkshire, and the Mangalitsa pigs. Additionally, the imported breeds with clustering depending on the origin were characterised by a genetic structure different from that of the other breeds. The information obtained from these studies can serve as a guide for the management and breeding strategies of the pig breeds studied, to allow their better use and conservation.


Plants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1446
Author(s):  
Lorraine Rodriguez-Bonilla ◽  
Karen A. Williams ◽  
Fabian Rodríguez Bonilla ◽  
Daniel Matusinec ◽  
Andrew Maule ◽  
...  

Knowledge of the genetic diversity in populations of crop wild relatives (CWR) can inform effective strategies for their conservation and facilitate utilization to solve agricultural challenges. Two crop wild relatives of the cultivated cranberry are widely distributed in the US. We studied 21 populations of Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton and 24 populations of Vaccinium oxycoccos L. across much of their native ranges in the US using 32 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. We observed high levels of heterozygosity for both species across populations with private alleles ranging from 0 to 26. For V. macrocarpon, we found a total of 613 alleles and high levels of heterozygosity (HO = 0.99, HT = 0.75). We also observed high numbers of alleles (881) and levels of heterozygosity (HO = 0.71, HT = 0.80) in V. oxycoccos (4x). Our genetic analyses confirmed the field identification of a native population of V. macrocarpon on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in the state of Washington, far outside the previously reported range for the species. Our results will help to inform efforts of the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) to conserve the most diverse and unique wild cranberry populations through ex situ preservation of germplasm and in situ conservation in designated sites on National Forests.


2018 ◽  
Vol 65 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 153-160
Author(s):  
Oz Barazani ◽  
Nir Hanin ◽  
Prabodh Kumar Bajpai ◽  
Yoni Waitz ◽  
Michal Barzilai ◽  
...  

The winter annuals Brassica tournefortii and Raphanus raphanistrum (Brassicaceae) share similar habitats and life-history traits, but differ in their reproduction system (self-compatibility vs. self-incompatibility, respectively). The two phylogenetically close species offer means to assess the effect of reproductive biology on genetic diversity between and within populations. In general, genetic diversity between populations of B. tournefortii was higher than that found between populations of R. raphanistrum, while higher genetic diversity indices were evident within populations of R. raphanistrum. In addition, the results of pairwise genetic distances indicated that the genetic distances between populations can be associated to the species’ reproductive biology and not to the population’s distribution pattern. We discuss whether knowledge of reproductive and habitat characteristics can be used to predict genetic diversity when planning sampling scheme for ex situ conservation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
D. I. Hryhorchuk ◽  
A. M. Rabokon ◽  
A. S. PostovoitovA ◽  
N. M. Pirko ◽  
Ya. V. Pirko ◽  
...  

Aim. The aim of the work was to analyze current genetic structure of honey bee populations in Ukraine that belong to different subspecies: A. meliffera meliffera, A. meliffera carnica, A. meliffera macedonica using microsatellite markers. Methods. SSR-analysis was used for evaluation of the honey bee polymorphism. Amplified fragments were fractionated by electrophoresis in non-denaturing polyacrylamide gel. DNA bands were detected using silver nitrate staining. Results. The analysis of the sample of honey bees (workers and male-bees) collected from different regions of Ukraine was performed by using two SSR-markers (Ac011 and A007). In this sample reasonably high polymorphism was observed, especially for the SSR-marker A007. Conclusions. It was estimated that SSR-analysis method can be applied in molecular-genetic analysis of honey bees for evaluation of genetic diversity and cross-subspecies hybridization. Keywords: microsatellite markers, Apis meliffera, PIC (Polymorphism Information Content).


2020 ◽  
Vol 59 ◽  
pp. 105-114
Author(s):  
O. I. Metlytska ◽  
T. N. Ryk ◽  
V. I. Rossokha ◽  
A. A. Saenko

The aim of the work was to determine the immunogenetic characteristics of pigs of two Ukrainian breeds by their adaptability, resistance, reproduction, genetic homogeneity, the presence of alleles that determine the potential suitability for use in xenotransplantation and other biomedical purposes. At present, there is no breed or specialized line of pigs in Ukraine to address the urgent problems of humane medicine. However, there is a favorable situation for the creation of such a breed or the withdrawal of a specialized line because of the demand of pharmacological concerns for model biological objects to study the mechanisms of action of modern medical preparations, to develop methods of conducting bloodless surgical operations, modeling of the clinic and epidemiology of infectious diseases of different diseases. immune response, etc. In this context, there was a compelling reason to preserve the indigenous breeds of pigs of Ukraine, especially Ukrainian meat and Мyrgorod. Standard methods of immunogenetic analysis of pigs were used. The erythrocyte antigens of 9 blood group systems were determined using specific immune sera and the involvement of a bank of immunodiagnostics meeting international requirements. Blood groups were determined by the reaction of agglutination, an indirect Coombs test, and a hemolytic test. Statistical processing of the research results was performed using mathematical statistics using the GenAlex-6.0 computer program. As a result of the immunogenetic analysis of Ukrainian beef and myrrh-pig breeds, it was determined that each of them is characterized by a specific immunogenic profile, which is related to both breed characteristics and differences, and methods of their breeding. The difference between the distribution of the overwhelming number of alleles of blood groups was statistically significant. Pigs of Ukrainian meat and Мyrgorod breeds had the largest differences in allele distribution by B, E, F, K, L blood group systems with the presence of the Ladhjk marker allele in the latter (p < 0.05). The specificity of immunogenic profiles was evaluated, depending on the history of creation and the direction of the animal's performance. Species of Myrhorod and Ukrainian meat breeds with the presence of genotypes A - / - and Ebdgkmp / bdgkmp were found to determine the suitability of animals for xenotransplantation. Of the 80 animals tested for immunogenetic markers, only 24 individuals met the established selection criteria. The range of determined indicators of actual homozygosity for selected genotype animals ranged from 55.56% to the maximum value – 88.89%, mainly in sows from the Smorodinа, Rusalkа, Sorokа and Soyka families. According to molecular genetic analysis, you have been informed that the established criteria of the biomedical model meet only 13 individuals of Ukrainian meat breed. Among animals with the highest index of actual homozygosity, representatives of Cererа and Cіlina were identified, with Celina 4092 being homozygous for all blood group systems studied. The selection of pigs for blood alleles, desirable for xenotransplantation, with their transfer to the homozygous state: A -/- and Ebdgkmp / bdgkmp will impair the adaptive, first of all, reproductive qualities of the animals and create significant problems for the cultivation of such individuals. The possibility of the occurrence of reproductive and resistance disorders of pigs in the selection of blood groups genotypes modeled for xenotransplantation and the search for ways to overcome them are being considered.


2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 480-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mágno Sávio Ferreira Valente ◽  
Maria Teresa Gomes Lopes ◽  
Francisco Célio Maia Chaves ◽  
Mozanil Correia Pantoja ◽  
Francy Mary Galúcio Sousa ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) is a species with nutraceutical benefits traditionally consumed by Amazonic indigenous and urban communities. Studies on the genetic diversity and mating system are required to preserve and make the best use of the genetic resources for this species. This study aimed to estimate the genetic diversity and mating system parameters of sacha inchi progenies using Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) markers. A total of 360 progenies from 30 accessions of sacha inchi were analyzed using three AFLP primers combinations. The percentage variation between and within families and the crossing rate, among other parameters, were estimated. The AFLP markers were efficient in genetically differentiating progenies, revealing 251 (98.82 %) polymorphic fragments. The analysis of molecular variance showed that the strongest variation occurs between progenies (57.16 %). However, the genetic differentiation within progenies was considerable (42.84 %), and could be exploited in breeding programs. The estimated population outcrossing rate was high (0.957), indicating it is a predominantly allogamous species. On the other hand, 33.7 % of the crosses occurred between related individuals. The estimate for biparental crosses revealed that the progenies consisted mainly of half-siblings (66.9 %) and full-siblings (28.8 %). For purposes of breeding and ex situ genetic conservation, sacha inchi seeds should be collected from a large number of parent plants.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
Ya. Sboeva ◽  
N. Pystogova ◽  
S. Boronnikova

74 ISSR-PCR markers were isolated in four studied populations of Scots pine in the Perm Territory, of which 67 (P95=0.905) were polymorphic. The studied populations are characterized by high rates of genetic diversity (P95=0.905; HE=0.187; ne=1.402; R=12). It was found that among the studied 4 populations of P. sylvestris, the population from the Gainskiy forestry (P95=0.842; HE=0.212; ne=1.358; R=1) possesses the highest genetic diversity, and the population from the Perm forestry (P95=0.800; HE=0.173; ne=1.282; R=1). A comparative analysis of the literature and the data obtained showed that the indicators of the genetic diversity of the studied populations of Scots pine in the Perm region have average values for the species (P95=0.905; HE=0.187; na=1.905; ne=1.402).


Plants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Tyack ◽  
Hannes Dempewolf ◽  
Colin K. Khoury

Crop wild relatives (CWR) have proven to be very valuable in agricultural breeding programs but remain a relatively under-utilized and under-protected resource. CWR have provided resistance to pests and diseases, abiotic stress tolerance, quality improvements and yield increases with the annual contribution of these traits to agriculture estimated at USD 115 billion globally and are considered to possess many valuable traits that have not yet been explored. The use of the genetic diversity found in CWR for breeding provides much-needed resilience to modern agricultural systems and has great potential to help sustainably increase agricultural production to feed a growing world population in the face of climate change and other stresses. A number of CWR taxa are at risk, however, necessitating coordinated local, national, regional and global efforts to preserve the genetic diversity of these plants through complementary in situ and ex situ conservation efforts. We discuss the absence of adequate institutional frameworks to incentivize CWR conservation services and propose payment for ecosystem services (PES) as an under-explored mechanism for financing these efforts. Such mechanisms could serve as a potentially powerful tool for enhancing the long-term protection of CWR.


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