Conservation of Billbergia zebrina genetic resources: AFLP polymorphism of in vitro regenerated genotypes

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lirio L. Dal Vesco ◽  
Valdir M. Stefenon ◽  
Leocir J. Welter ◽  
Neusa Steiner ◽  
Miguel P. Guerra
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Gene Diversity ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Shannon Index ◽  
Aflp Markers ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
Index Of Diversity

Biotechnological techniques comprise useful tools for the conservation of endangered plant genetic resources. In the present work, polymorphism and usefulness of amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers in assessing the genetic diversity in populations of Billbergia zebrina were investigated in nodular cultures and adult plants of the species. AFLP markers revealed moderate-to-high genetic diversity based on the estimations of Nei's gene diversity (mean He = 0.28), Shannon index of diversity (mean HS = 0.48) and the number of polymorphic fragments (mean of 56.17 polymorphic fragments over six primer pairs). In comparison to published studies of population genetics performed in other bromeliad species, the present study suggests that natural populations of B. zebrina likely maintain high levels of genetic diversity, an important feature towards conservation of plant genetic resources. The results obtained reveal that AFLP markers comprise a powerful tool in order to assess the levels of genetic diversity in natural populations of this endangered species. Integrating AFLP markers with in vitro propagation techniques is understood as an adequate strategy for conservation programmes of this species.

scholarly journals Using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA to Assess Genetic Diversity and Structure of NaturalCalophyllum brasiliense(Clusiaceae) Populations in Riparian Forests

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Evânia Galvão Mendonça ◽  
Anderson Marcos de Souza ◽  
Fábio de Almeida Vieira ◽  
Regiane Abjaud Estopa ◽  
Cristiane Aparecida Fioravante Reis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Random Amplified Polymorphic Dna ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Shannon Index ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
Family Structures ◽  
Genetic Diversity And Structure ◽  
Kinship Coefficients

The objective of this study was to assess the genetic variability in two natural populations ofCalophyllum brasilienselocated along two different rivers in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, using RAPD molecular markers. Eighty-two polymorphic fragments were amplified using 27 primers. The values obtained for Shannon index (I) were 0.513 and 0.530 for the populations located on the margins of the Rio Grande and Rio das Mortes, respectively, demonstrating the high genetic diversity in the studied populations. Nei’s genetic diversity (He) was 0.341 for the Rio Grande population and 0.357 for the Rio das Mortes population. These results were not significantly different between populations and suggest a large proportion of heterozygote individuals within both populations. AMOVA showed that 70.42% of the genetic variability is found within populations and 29.58% is found among populations (ФST=0.2958). The analysis of kinship coefficients detected the existence of family structures in both populations. Average kinship coefficients between neighboring individuals were 0.053 (P<0.001) in Rio das Mortes and 0.040 (P<0.001) in Rio Grande. This could be due to restricted pollen and seed dispersal and the history of anthropogenic disturbance in the area. These factors are likely to contribute to the relatedness observed among these genotypes.

scholarly journals Genetic Diversity and Differentiation of Alpinia Oxyphylla Miquel as Revealed by AFLP Markers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kun Pan ◽  
Jie Hou ◽  
Wenqin Su ◽  
Bo Yi ◽  
Bingmiao Gao
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
Gene Diversity ◽  
Germplasm Conservation ◽  
Aflp Markers ◽  
Group Method ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
Geographic Population ◽  
Arithmetic Average ◽  
Population Structure Analysis

Abstract In this study, we analyzed the genetic diversity and population structure of 90 A. oxyphylla accessions from Hainan island using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers. These 90 accessions were composed of 15 populations from different geographic locations and divided into 4 clusters (A, B, C, and D) using the Unweighted pair group method based on arithmetic average (UPGMA). The genetic similarity between individuals ranged from 0.47 to 1.00 (average of 0.74), and most accessions from the same geographic population were grouped together. Principal coordinate analysis (PCA) showed a clear distinction among three clusters (A, B and C). Based on the loci information, the population structure analysis results by STRUCTURE and TESS were consistent with the clustering of PCA. Nine AFLP primer combinations generated 1537 polymorphic bands displaying rich polymorphism, thus indicating high genetic diversity among these 15 populations with an average Nei’s gene diversity of 0.1328 ± 0.160. In conclusion, AFLP markers efficiently analyzed the genetic diversity in A. oxyphylla, demonstrating highly significant genetic variation within and among populations. However, intrapopulation genetic variance was much higher than interpopulation variability, suggesting that efforts should be made for in situ germplasm conservation and resistant varieties cultivation.

scholarly journals Genetic diversity in natural populations of Hancornia speciosa Gomes: Implications for conservation of genetic resources

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 623-630
Author(s):  
Cristiane Gouvêa Fajardo ◽  
Daniel Ferreira da Costa ◽  
Kyvia Pontes Teixeira das Chagas ◽  
Fábio de Almeida Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
In Situ Conservation ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Allelic Diversity ◽  
Shannon Index ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Effective Population ◽  
Infinite Allele Model ◽  
Hancornia Speciosa

ABSTRACT The continuing fragmentation of forests has been a threat to the maintenance of genetic resources. Genetic diversity is fundamental to the survival of species in natural environments in the long term, as well as being the basis for genetic improvement. The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic diversity in natural populations of Hancornia speciosa and to contribute to the development of conservation strategies. We sampled 105 individuals of H. speciosa, distributed in seven populations. The ISSR (Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat) markers provided 70 loci, of which 81% were polymorphic. The mean genetic diversity of Nei (h) was 0.19, and the Shannon index (I) was 0.27. The h and I diversity indices ranged respectively from 0.16 to 0.24 in the PAD (Parque das Dunas) population and from 0.21 to 0.29 in MAC (Macaíba) population. Resulting from a Bayesian analysis, the genotypes were divided into four groups (K = 4). The allelic diversity patterns observed indicated the occurrence of the genetic bottleneck in all populations, according to the stepwise mutation model (SMM). The infinite allele model (IAM) revealed an imbalance between mutation and genetic drift only in the PAD population. Genetic conservation strategies for H. speciosa should cover each genetic group that was differentially structured. We recommend in situ conservation and the creation of germplasm banks, especially with the PAD population which demonstrated the lower genetic diversity and decreased effective population size according to the two mutational models.

Exploring the Genetic Diversity of Some Squash (Cucurbita Maxima L.) Germplasm Using Morphological and Molecular Markers in Erzincan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
HALIL IBRAHIM OZTURK ◽  
Veysel Dönderalp ◽  
Hüseyin Bulut ◽  
Recep Korkut ◽  
Arash HOSSEINPOUR ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Ssr Markers ◽  
Molecular Level ◽  
Polymorphic Information Content ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Cucurbita Maxima ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Plant genetic resources constitute the most valuable assets of countries. It is of great importance to determine the genetic variation among these resources and to use the data in breeding studies. Cucurbita maxima species in the cucurbitaceae family have high genetic diversity, but its genetic diversity at the molecular level is inadequately characterized. Methods and Results To determine the genetic diversity among genotypes of Cucurbita maxima species of squash, which is widely grown in Erzincan, 14 different squash genotypes collected were examined based on the morphological parameters and molecular characteristics. SSR (Simple sequence repeat) markers were used to determine genetic diversity at the molecular level. The analysis of morphological characterization within genotypes showed a wide variability in morphological traits of plant, flower, fruit, and leaf. Seven SSR markers yielded a total of 23 polymorphic bands, the number of alleles per marker ranged from 2 to 5, and the mean number of alleles was 3.286. Polymorphic information content (PIC) ranged from 0.00 (GMT-M61) to 0.202 (GMT-P25), and the mean PIC value per marker was 0.130. Cluster analysis using Nei's genetic distance determined that 14 genotypes were divided into 3 major groups. Conclusions The SSR markers used were effective in distinguish among similar winter squash or pumpkin and therefore can be beneficial for consideration of Cucurbita maxima species diversity, screening of genetic resources and their selection.

Molecular characterization of the Latvian apple (Malus) genetic resource collection based on SSR markers and scab resistance gene Vf analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunars Lacis ◽  
Irita Kota ◽  
Laila Ikase ◽  
Dainis Rungis
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Resistance Gene ◽  
Ssr Markers ◽  
Gene Diversity ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Scab Resistance ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
Resource Collection ◽  
Ssr Loci

Apple cultivars are an integral part of the Latvian State Program for Preservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. Latvian apple (n = 109) cultivars of local origin, nominated as National Plant Genetic Resources, were analyzed with eight simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers recommended by the European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources (ECPGR) Malus/Pyrus working group and a marker for scab resistance gene (Vf). All SSR loci exhibited a high level of polymorphism – 12 to 39 alleles, 18.75 in average, with high observed heterozygosity (Ho) ranging from 0.64 to 0.89 and a mean of 0.78. The gene diversity (polymorphism information content value) varied from 0.79 to 0.90, with an average of 0.86. All cultivars could be distinguished with the tested set of SSR loci, with a high frequency of rare (38%) or unique (26%) alleles. For the Vf gene, all three possible genotypes (VfVf, Vfvf and vfvf) were detected for 1, 6 and 102 varieties, respectively. The analyzed germplasm showed high genetic diversity, particularly landraces, while the modern cultivars clustered mainly into two groups. Cluster analysis did not reveal a clear pattern with well-defined groups, but confirmed some relationships based on known or putative pedigrees, as well as suggesting the possible parentage of some cultivars.

scholarly journals In vitro conservation and genetic diversity of threatened species of Melocactus (Cactaceae)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Torres-Silva ◽  
Alessandra Selbach Schnadelbach ◽  
Hédina Basile Bezerra ◽  
Alone Lima-Brito ◽  
Sheila Votória Resende
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Habitat Degradation ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Shannon Index ◽  
Survival Percentage ◽  
Expected Heterozygosity ◽  
Osmotic Agent ◽  
Slow Growth Storage

Abstract The high endemism, the natural habitat degradation, and the over-collection for ornamental purposes have led some species such as Melocactus paucispinus and M. glaucescens to be threatened with extinction. The use of in vitro conservation techniques, such as slow growth storage, promotes the preservation of genetic diversity with integrity. The goal of this study was to establish a strategy for in vitro conservation of apical segments of the cladode of M. paucispinus and M. glaucescens and evaluate the genetic diversity of individuals from in vitro germinated plants. For such purpose, different concentrations of the plant regulator ancymidol and the osmotic agent sucrose on the inhibition of the in vitro growth were tested, and the genetic diversity of M. paucispinus and M. glaucescens individuals stored in vitro was evaluated. Sucrose showed higher efficiency in the reduction of growth than ancymidol for both species. However, due to the reduction in survival percentage, the use of sucrose over 75 g L− 1 in the in vitro conservation of both species for 360 days is not recommended. In the genetic diversity analysis, 76.92% of polymorphic loci (P), expected heterozygosity (He) = 0.276 and Shannon index (S) = 0.414 were observed for M. paucispinus. For M. glaucescens, the observed values were P = 95.38%, He = 0.228 and S = 0.369. These values observed here were higher than those previously found for the natural populations of these species, which demonstrated that this in vitro collection showed genetic diversity and can be used in management and reintroduction programs of these species.

Genetic Divergence among Populations of Invasive Alien Species Lantana camara L. from Selected Areas of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
SAILA KABIR ◽  
MD ABUL KASHEM ◽  
MOHAMMAD ZABED HOSSAIN
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Alien Species ◽  
Invasive Alien Species ◽  
Gene Diversity ◽  
Lantana Camara ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
Native Plant Species ◽  
Information Index ◽  
Genetic Clustering

Lantana camara L., a well-known invasive alien species causing invasion and posing threat to native plant species community in different regions of Bangladesh. The present study aimed to investigate the genetic diversity of L. camara populations in different regions of Bangladesh. Eight RAPD markers were used in order to probe into its genetic variability. Total number of bands (202), polymorphic loci (104), per-centage of polymorphism (97.20%), average Shanon’s information index (0.3051±0.115), Nei’s gene diversity (0.4733±0.144) was found and in different populations and multiple divergent genetic clustering along with presence of unique alleles (4) for RAPD revealed high genetic diversity among the populations of L. camara in different regions of Bangladesh.

Genetic Diversity among Calamus brandisii Becc. (Arecaceae) Populations in Kerala Part of Western Ghats

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-42
Author(s):  
Kavungal Priya ◽  
◽  
Indira . ◽  
Vadakkethil Balakrishnan Sreekumar ◽  
Renuka . ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Western Ghats ◽  
Rapd Markers ◽  
Gene Diversity ◽  
Issr Markers ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
Western Ghats Of India ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
Two Populations

Calamus brandisii Becc. is one of the endemic slender rattans found in the Western Ghats of India. The genetic diversity of two main populations available in Kerala was investigated using 20 RAPD and 9 ISSR markers. Two parameters viz., gene diversity and genetic diversity within and among populations were analyzed. ISSR analysis showed quite high genetic diversity in Pandimotta compared to Bonacaud population whereas in RAPD markers both these populations were moderately diverse. The percentage of total genetic differentiation (Gst) among two populations is relatively higher than the mean Gst value indicating high genetic diversity within the populations. The genetic distance between these two populations was 0.1739 with ISSR markers and 0.1971 with RAPD markers. Because of its high genetic diversity, Pandimotta population can be treated as an important population of gene diversity with potentially useful genes. This may be included in the high priority reservoir for genetic conservation also.

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