scholarly journals Low Divergence Among Natural Populations of Cornus kousa subsp. chinensis Revealed by ISSR Markers

Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia-Qiu Yuan ◽  
Qin Fang ◽  
Guo-Hua Liu ◽  
Xiang-Xiang Fu
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
In Situ Conservation ◽  
Geographic Distance ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Issr Markers ◽  
Mantel Test ◽  
Distribution Area ◽  
Genetic Characteristics ◽  
Cornus Kousa

Research Highlights: Taking Chinese dogwood (Cornus kousa subsp. chinensis) as an example, the genetic characteristics of natural populations collected from main a distribution area were evaluated using intersimple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers to reveal the genetic basis for further selection and breeding. Background and Objectives: Chinese dogwood is a small understory tree that is widely distributed in China. Chinese dogwood has attracted interest for its potential horticultural and ornamental values, and its natural resource potential urgently needs to be estimated. Materials and Methods: In this study, the genetic diversity of 12 natural populations collected from six provinces containing 223 individuals was evaluated based on ISSR markers. Results: Relatively high levels of genetic diversity were found at both the population and individual levels. The Shannon’s diversity index (I) among individuals (0.504) was higher than that among populations (0.338). Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) revealed that genetic variation mainly existed within populations (61.55%) rather than among populations (38.45%). According to the STRUCTURE analysis, 12 populations were assigned to two groups, i.e., the northern and southern ecological regions, which are separated by the Yangtze River. A Mantel test analysis showed that there was no significant correlation between genetic distance and geographic distance. Conclusions: Considering the breeding system of dogwoods, we speculated that the genetic characteristics of the natural populations of this species would be affected by the dispersal mode of its pollens and seeds; additionally, genetic drift could play an important role in its genetic differentiation. In conclusion, in situ conservation is recommended for Chinese dogwood based on our results.

scholarly journals Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Chinese Corylus heterophylla and Corylus kweichowensis Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers

2020 ◽  
Vol 145 (5) ◽  
pp. 289-298
Author(s):  
Tiantian Zhao ◽  
Wenxu Ma ◽  
Qinghua Ma ◽  
Zhen Yang ◽  
Lisong Liang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
Genetic Relationships ◽  
In Situ Conservation ◽  
Geographic Distance ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Distinct Species ◽  
Mantel Test ◽  
Conservation Of Genetic Resources ◽  
Genetic Clusters

Corylus heterophylla and Corylus kweichowensis are economically and ecologically important nut-producing woody shrubs that are distributed across northern and southern regions of China. However, few studies have examined the genetic diversity and genetic relationships between C. heterophylla and C. kweichowensis, and their taxonomic relationships have been questioned. In this study, 796 individuals collected from 34 natural populations (21 C. heterophylla and 13 C. kweichowensis populations) were investigated to assess the genetic diversity and population structure using 11 microsatellite loci. Analysis of molecular variance revealed that genetic differentiation of C. heterophylla and C. kweichowensis within populations accounted for 93.57% and 88.91% of total variation, respectively. The C. heterophylla and C. kweichowensis populations as a whole group were analyzed by multiple programs, which showed that the 34 populations were divided into two genetic clusters. One cluster included 21 C. heterophylla populations, and the second cluster contained 13 C. kweichowensis populations. We conclude from these results that C. heterophylla and C. kweichowensis are distinct species. The Mantel test showed that the genetic distance was significantly correlated with the geographic distance (r = 0.580, P < 0.001). The populations of C. heterophylla [e.g., populations WC (Weichang), MS (Mishan), and WA (Wu’an)] and C. kweichowensis [e.g., populations YX (Yuexi), ZP (Zhenping), LA (Lin’an), and TB (Taibai)] with high allelic richness are considered suitable for in situ conservation. Our study provides valuable information for breeding and conservation of genetic resources of C. heterophylla, C. kweichowensis, and related species.

scholarly journals Analysis of the genetic diversity of the coastal and island endangered plant species Elaeagnus macrophylla via conserved DNA-derived polymorphism marker

PeerJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e8498
Author(s):  
Yi Wang ◽  
Yan Ma ◽  
Bingyu Jia ◽  
Qichao Wu ◽  
Dekui Zang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Geographic Distance ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Endangered Plant ◽  
Endangered Plant Species ◽  
Average Percentage ◽  
Nanji Island

The genetic diversity and genetic structure of five natural populations of the island and coastal endangered plant species Elaeagnus macrophylla were analyzed via conserved DNA-derived polymorphism molecular markers. A total of 289 discernible loci were obtained from 102 individuals via fifteen primers, and 100% of the loci were polymorphic. The observed number of alleles was 1.9654, and the effective number of alleles was 1.2604. Nei’s genetic diversity index was 0.1724 on average, and Shannon’s information index was 0.2869, indicating that Elaeagnus macrophylla had lower levels of genetic diversity than those reported for its continental relatives and other continental species. The average percentage of polymorphic loci was 42.1%, and the maximum and minimum were 80.97% and 14.88%, respectively, which were associated with the Nanji Island and Liugong Island populations, respectively. The populations of Elaeagnus macrophylla were highly differentiated. Cluster analysis revealed that the similarity between the tested samples was related to their geographical location, that the samples from the same island tended to cluster together, and that there was no cross-clustering between samples. The Nanji Island and Da Rushan populations differentiated into two subpopulations. Last, we detected no correlation between genetic distance and geographic distance between populations (Pearson’s correlation coefficient r = 0.256579, p-value = 0.8309).

scholarly journals Genetic diversity of natural populations of Taxus wallichiana var. mairei

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qianqian Luo ◽  
Fengqing Li ◽  
Longhua Yu ◽  
Liyun Wang ◽  
Gangbiao Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Polymorphic Information Content ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Mantel Test ◽  
Jiangxi Province ◽  
Timber Species ◽  
Endangered Tree ◽  
Endangered Tree Species ◽  
Taxus Wallichiana

Abstract Maire yew (Taxus wallichiana var. mairei (Lemée H. Léveillé.) L. K. Fu et Nan Li) is a rare and endangered tree species, and it is also a precious timber species in China. We used 13 microsatellites to assess the genetic diversity and differentiation of 665 Maire yew samples from 18 natural populations. A total of 291 alleles were detected. The average number of alleles (Na=22.39), expected heterozygosity (He=0.74), polymorphic information content (PIC = 0.86) and Shannon diversity index (I = 1.66) of the loci indicated a high level of genetic diversity in natural Maire yew populations. Moreover, gene flow was more active among populations (Nm=1.62) than within populations. Among the 18 populations, the Xinfeng population in Jiangxi Province has the highest genetic diversity. Although each of the studied populations should be protected from further deforestation and agricultural expansion, the Xinfeng population deserves the highest conservation priority. The results based on analysis of molecular variance showed that genetic variation occurred mainly within populations (84.90%; P < 0.001), which indicated that the degree of genetic differentiation of the natural populations of Maire yew was low. Based on UPGMA, the 18 populations were categorized into 4 groups. A Mantel test showed that there was no significant correlation between standard genetic distance and geographical distance or altitude differences among the populations. The genetic clustering results also indicated that the genetic relationship followed a north to south clustered trend. The information presented here forms the basis for the development of genetic guidelines for appropriate conservation programs.

scholarly journals Genetic diversity and structure among natural populations of Mytilaria laosensis (Hamamelidaceae) revealed by microsatellite markers

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niu Yu ◽  
Jie Yuan ◽  
Guangtian Yin ◽  
Jinchang Yang ◽  
Rongsheng Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Geographic Distance ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Magnetic Bead ◽  
Mantel Test ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
Information Index ◽  
Genetic Diversity And Structure ◽  
High Level ◽  
Mytilaria Laosensis

Abstract Mytilaria laosensis is a fast-growing tropical broadleaf tree that is extensively used for wood production and has significant ecological benefits. To investigate the genetic diversity and population structure of M. laosensis, eight major natural popu­lations in China were analyzed by using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. A total of 88 microsatellite-containing fragments were obtained by the method of magnetic bead enrichment, among which 26 pairs of SSR primers were scree­ned out and used to generate a total of 190 alleles among 152 individuals. The average of observed number of alleles, Shannon’s information index and polymorphism information content per locus were 18.3, 1.1577 and 0.7759, respectively, implying a high level of genetic diversity in M. laosensis popu­lations. The variation within populations accounted for 81.74 % of total variation based on analysis of molecular variance. Clus­ter analysis divided the eight populations into four groups, among which five populations from the southern parts of Guangxi province were classified as one major group. Mantel test showed that there was highly significant correlation bet­ween Euclidean genetic distance and geographic distance, suggesting that geographic isolation contribute to the high genetic diversity of M. laosensis. Together, these could provide support for the feasibility of exploration and utilization of M. laosensis in subtropical areas of East Asia including Jiangxi, Hunan and Fujian province of China.

scholarly journals Assessment of Genetic Diversity of an Endangered Species Fraxinus hupehensis Based on ISSR Markers

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 1308-1315
Author(s):  
Peng-Li ZHENG ◽  
Jian-Ru CHENG ◽  
Long-Qing CHEN ◽  
Ming-Qin ZHOU
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Gene Diversity ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Issr Markers ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Digital Object Identifier ◽  
Protection Measures

Investigation on the level and pattern of genetic diversity of 10 natural populations of the endangered species Fraxinus hupehensis using inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers was crucial for understanding the structure of the population and assessing the best genetic protection strategies. A total of 180 polymorphic bands with the polymorphic rate of 100.00% were amplified by 14 primers. The genetic diversity at population level (Percentage of polymorphic loci, PPL=64.06; Nei’s gene diversity index, h=0.1519; Shannon’s information index, I=0.2434) was lower than that at species level (PPL= 100.00%, h=0.1833, I=0.3041). Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) demonstrated the low level of the genetic variation occurred between the populations (16.05%). This also can be corroborated by the gene flow (Nm 2.424) and the coefficient of gene differentiation (Gst=0.1710) among populations. Cluster analysis based on the unweighted pair group method with arithmetic averages (UPGMA) revealed four groups for 10 populations according to Nei’s genetic identity and seven categories for the 196 individuals according to SM values. Furthermore, the endangered mechanism and genetic structure of F. hupehensis were discussed, and appropriate targeted protection measures were proposed based on these findings.   ********* In press - Online First. Article has been peer reviewed, accepted for publication and published online without pagination. It will receive pagination when the issue will be ready for publishing as a complete number (Volume 47, Issue 4, 2019). The article is searchable and citable by Digital Object Identifier (DOI). DOI link will become active after the article will be included in the complete issue. *********

Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) Markers Revealed Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Among 9 Wild Species of Clematis L.

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 580-588
Author(s):  
Yonghui Li ◽  
Shipeng Li ◽  
Jingjing Li ◽  
Xiangli Yu ◽  
Fawei Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Genetic Differentiation ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Gene Diversity ◽  
Inter Simple Sequence Repeat ◽  
Issr Markers ◽  
Mantel Test ◽  
Information Index ◽  
Ctab Method ◽  
Different Populations

To analyze the genetic diversity of 9 species of Clematis from 31 different populations, we extracted DNA by the improved CTAB method, used ISSR-PCR for amplification, and then selected 9 primers with clear amplified bands from amongst 220 primers. A total of 127 clear bands were amplified, of which 126 were polymorphic bands, yielding a ratio of 99.2%. The polymorphism information index (PIC) of the primers ranged from 0.9326 to 0.9649. The Nei’s genetic diversity index (H) was 0.2750, the total gene diversity (Ht) was 0.2845, and the genetic differentiation coefficient (Gst) was 0.6696, indicating high genetic differentiation among populations of Clematis. After cluster analysis, the 31 Clematis populations were divided into 3 categories. Principal coordination analysis (PCoA) of 9 Clematis species then showed that the genetic relationship between samples of the same Clematis germplasms was closer than that of samples from the same region. The mantel test revealed a significant positive correlation between genetic distance and geographical distance among the populations. The population clustering results are broadly consistent with the clustering graphs of UPGMA and PCoA. We can conclude the polymorphism of the 9 primers is good, and that the genetic diversity of 31 Clematis populations is rich. Individual Clematis germplasms are closely related and will gather together preferentially.

scholarly journals Research Article Genetic diversity in natural populations of Stylosanthes scabra Fabaceae using ISSR markers

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
J.C. Costa ◽  
G.G.M. Fracetto ◽  
F.J.C. Fracetto ◽  
T.C. Souza ◽  
M.V.F. Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Issr Markers ◽  
Research Article

Genetic diversity in natural populations of Colossomamacropomum in the Brazilian Amazon region and in populations farmed in Northeast Brazil based on ISSR markers

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 1423-1434
Author(s):  
Claudivane de Sá Teles Oliveira ◽  
Ricardo Franco Cunha Moreira ◽  
Aldeney Andrade Soares Filho ◽  
Soraia Barreto Aguiar Fonteles ◽  
Norma Suely Evangelista-Barreto
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Brazilian Amazon ◽  
Issr Markers ◽  
Amazon Region ◽  
Northeast Brazil ◽  
Brazilian Amazon Region

Genetic diversity and population structure of Vigna exilis and Vigna grandiflora (Phaseoleae, Fabaceae) from Thailand based on microsatellite variation

Botany ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 91 (10) ◽  
pp. 653-661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anochar Kaewwongwal ◽  
Arunee Jetsadu ◽  
Prakit Somta ◽  
Sompong Chankaew ◽  
Peerasak Srinives
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
Allelic Richness ◽  
Gene Diversity ◽  
In Situ Conservation ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Microsatellite Variation ◽  
Genetic Clusters ◽  
Simple Sequence

The objective of this research was to determine the genetic diversity and population structure of natural populations of two rare wild species of Asian Vigna (Phaseoleae, Fabaceae), Vigna exilis Tateishi & Maxted and Vigna grandiflora (Prain) Tateishi & Maxted, from Thailand. Employing 21 simple sequence repeat markers, 107 and 85 individuals from seven and five natural populations of V. exilis and V. grandiflora, respectively, were analyzed. In total, the markers detected 196 alleles for V. exilis and 219 alleles for V. grandiflora. Vigna exilis populations showed lower average values in number of alleles, allelic richness, observed heterozygosity, gene diversity, and outcrossing rate than V. grandiflora populations, namely 58.00% versus 114.60%, 51.96% versus 74.80%, 0.02% versus 0.18%, 0.40% versus 0.66%, and 3.24% versus 17.41%, respectively. Pairwise FST among populations demonstrated that V. exilis was much more differentiated than V. grandiflora. Analysis of molecular variance revealed that 41.83% and 15.06% of total variation resided among the populations of V. exilis and V. grandiflora, respectively. Seven and two genetic clusters were detected for V. grandiflora and V. exilis by STRUCTURE analysis. Our findings suggest that different strategies are required for in situ conservation of the two species. All V. exilis populations, or as many as possible, should be conserved to protect genetic resources of this species, while a few V. grandiflora populations can capture the majority of its genetic variation.

Genetic diversity of natural populations of medicinally valuable plant Satureja khuzistanica Jamzad based on ISSR markers

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 771-781 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javad Hadian ◽  
Safiollah Raeisi ◽  
Ali Azizi ◽  
Maryam Pezhmanmehr ◽  
Ali Sarkhosh
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Issr Markers
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