Genetic diversity and species identity of the critically endangered Rote Island snake-necked turtle, Chelodina mccordi Rhodin, 1994

Abstract The endemic Chelodina mccordi is considered extinct in the wild; however, ex-situ populations are thriving and sampled for our genetic diversity assessment. We used three sequences resulting from blood and tissue samples of five individual turtles amplified for 650-bp cytochrome oxidase I (COI) fragment of the mitochondrial DNA. We analysed a total of 30 barcoding DNA sequences for phylogenetic relationships and genetic distances among Chelodina spp. Nucleotide diversity of eight C. mccordi samples is 0.007 ± 0.001 with a haplotype diversity of 0.893 ± 0.086. All these samples form a monophyletic clade that is sister to a clade of Australian and New Guinean long-necked turtles. Genetic distances calculated using Kimura 2-paramater model among C. mccordi sequences range between 0.2% and 1.5%, while a few others are without distance. The shortest genetic distance is between individuals from Rote Island, whereas the longest distance was found between individuals, each of which was derived from parental stocks originating in Rote and Timor islands. A genetic distance of 1.1% - 1.5% is likely to denote distinction at subspecies level. Results of this study could help in reintroducing captive individuals into their natural habitats. Thus, captive breeding programme of this species may help its conservation.

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Ampelographic characterization of white grapevine cul-tivars (Vitis vinifera L.) grown in Palestine

مجلة جامعة فلسطين التقنية للأبحاث ◽

10.53671/pturj.v3i1.34 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Rezq Basheer-Salimia

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Genetic Distance ◽

Germplasm Conservation ◽

Genetic Distances ◽

Vitis Vinifera L ◽

Similarity Matrix ◽

Breeding Programs ◽

Local Varieties ◽

Synonymies And Homonymies

Abstract: In Palestine, grape culture consists of ecotypes and cultivars (also called local varieties), for which a large number of homonymous and synonymous designations exist as well as misnaming of cultivars. The present study is the first report using detailed ampelographic characterizations (39 informative traits) to assess genetic diversity and detect similarities among sixteen accessions collected from putative diverse grape genotypes In general, 30 descriptors presented highly and satisfactory divergent genotypes, whereas the remaining traits showed no or very little ampelographic variation. Based on the similarity matrix and the resulting dendrogram of these ampelographic data, distinguishable genotypes as well as some cases of synonymies and homonymies clearly exist. A synonymy case seemed to be in four genotypes including Jandali-Mfarad, Jan-dali-Mrazraz, Jandali, and Hamadani-Mattar, which indeed showed genetic distances of less than 0.5, sug-gesting their relatedness, and the possibility that they are the same genotype, but with different names. In addition, homonym cases also occur in the following pairs of “Marawi’s, Hamadani’s, and Zaini’s genotypes, in which each pair seems to be two distinctive genotypes. Finally, among the 16 examined genotypes, the Zaini-Baladi genotype tended to show the highest genetic distance values from the others and thus could be potentially incorporated into any further local or regional breeding programs as well as germplasm conservation.

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Detection of genetic diversity in rough fescue (Festuca campestris Rydb) populations of southern Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, using RAPD markers

Canadian Journal of Plant Science ◽

10.4141/cjps07071 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 88 (2) ◽

pp. 307-312

Author(s):

Zhao Mengli ◽

Han Bing ◽

Walter D Willms

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

British Columbia ◽

Genetic Distance ◽

Random Amplified Polymorphic Dna ◽

Geographic Distance ◽

Genetic Distances ◽

Gene Frequencies ◽

Southern Alberta ◽

Potential Adaptation ◽

Rough Fescue

Mountain rough fescue (Festuca campestris Rydb.) is a tufted native grass in southern Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, and has attracted interest for use in reclamation. However, its seed is often available from only a few localized sources and may not be adapted for areas removed from the collection site. We conducted a study to determine the genetic variability among rough fescue populations to assess its potential adaptation. Thirty plants were collected from each of six populations and analyzed using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD). One population (Kamloops, BC) was separated by several mountain ranges from the five easterly Alberta populations.The Kamloops population was also separated from the Alberta populations by genetic distance in two clusters. Of the total genetic variation present in the data, 21% was found among populations while the remaining (79%) was found within populations. Nei’s genetic distances among populations were related to their geographical distances. Genetic differences among populations appeared to be caused primarily by differences in gene frequencies rather than rare genes. Also, genetic diversity appeared to increase from west to east suggesting that the more easterly populations had greater adaptation potential. We speculate that the more easterly populations are less likely to share genes since the prevailing winds are from the west. Germplasm from the more easterly populations may be used with suitable precautions within Alberta and possibly around Kamloops. Key words: Genetic distance, geographic distance, reclamation, potential adaptation

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DNA-based diversity assessment reveals a new coral barnacle, Cantellius alveoporae sp. nov. (Balanomorpha: Pyrgomatidae) exclusively associated with the high latitude coral Alveopora japonica in the waters of southern Korea

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.11284 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. e11284

Author(s):

Hyun Kyong Kim ◽

Benny K.K. Chan ◽

Sung Joon Song ◽

Jong Seong Khim

Keyword(s):

Cryptic Species ◽

Dna Sequences ◽

Distinct Species ◽

Andaman Sea ◽

Morphological Examination ◽

Species Identity ◽

Diversity Assessment ◽

Molecular Studies ◽

Southern Korea ◽

Specialist Species

In the present study, the Indo-Pacific coral associated barnacle Cantellius euspinulosum (Broch, 1931) was found to have cryptic species in Korea, Taiwan and other regions based on molecular studies. However, the original specimens of C. euspinulosum from Broch have not been previously described or illustrated, making it difficult to assign which cryptic species to the original C. euspinulosum. The original specimen of C. euspinulosum was examined and illustrated here, and the species identity of C. cf. euspinulosum collected from Jejudo Island in the present study and other cryptic species (based on literature illustrations) in the Indo-Pacific were evaluated.C. euspinulosum from Singapore, Java, Mergui Archipelago in Andaman Sea and Nha Trang represented the C. euspinulosum identified by Broch (1931). It is a generalist on Acropora, Favia, Favites, Leptoria, Montipora, Pachyseris and Pocillipora corals and distributed in the Indo-Pacific region. Morphological examination and DNA sequencing (COI, 12S DNA sequences) in the present study showed that C. cf. euspinulosum from Jejudo Island, Korea represents a distinct species, herein named C. alveoporae sp. nov. Cantellius alveroporae sp. nov. is a specialist species that only grows on Alveopora and also present in Palau, and Ogasawara Island in Japan. Cantellius cf. euspinuloum in Taiwan, the Moscos Island, and Australia belong to several other distinct species awaiting further morphological and molecular studies. At least five cryptic species of C. euspinulosum were identified in the present study, including both specialist and generalists.

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DNA BARCODING USING COI GENE SEQUENCES OF WILD BETTA FIGHTING FISH FROM INDONESIA: PHYLOGENY, STATUS AND DIVERSITY

Indonesian Fisheries Research Journal ◽

10.15578/ifrj.26.2.2020.97-105 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 97

Author(s):

Melta R. Fahmi ◽

Eni Kusrini ◽

Erma P. Hayuningtiyas ◽

Shofihar Sinansari ◽

Rudhy Gustiano

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Genetic Distance ◽

Dna Sequences ◽

Phylogenetic Relationships ◽

Gene Sequence ◽

Ornamental Fish ◽

Coi Gene ◽

Tree Construction ◽

In The Wild ◽

Blast Program

The wild betta fish is a potential ornamental fish export commodity normally caught by traders or hobbyists in the wild. However, the population of wild betta in nature has declined and become a threat for their sustainability. This research was conducted to analyze the genetic diversity, phylogenetic relationships, and molecular identification through DNA COI gene sequence of Indonesian wild betta fish. A total of 92 wild betta fish specimens were collected in this study. Amplification of COI genes was carried out using Fish F1, Fish R1, Fish F2, and Fish R2 primers. The genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships were analyzed using MEGA version 5 software program. Species identification of the specimen was conducted using BLAST program with 98-100% similarity value of the DNA sequences to indicate the same species. Phylogenetic tree construction showed seven monophyletic clades and showed that Betta smaragdina was the ancestral species of genus Betta in Indonesian waters. Genetic distance among species ranged from 0.02 to 0.30, whereas intra-species genetic distance ranged from 0 to 6.54.

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Genealogical relationship inference to identify areas of intensive poaching of the Orange-fronted Parakeet (Eupsittula canicularis)

BMC Zoology ◽

10.1186/s40850-021-00080-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Gabriela Padilla-Jacobo ◽

Tiberio C. Monterrubio-Rico ◽

Horacio Cano-Camacho ◽

María Guadalupe Zavala-Páramo

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Dna Sequences ◽

Haplotype Diversity ◽

Coastal Region ◽

Central American ◽

Illegal Trade ◽

Wild Populations ◽

High Genetic Diversity ◽

Genealogical Relationship ◽

Genetic Pool

Abstract Background The Orange-fronted Parakeet (Eupsittula canicularis) is the Mexican psittacine that is most captured for the illegal pet trade. However, as for most wildlife exploited by illegal trade, the genetic diversity that is extracted from species and areas of intensive poaching is unknown. In this study, we analyzed the genetic diversity of 80 E. canicularis parakeets confiscated from the illegal trade and estimated the level of extraction of genetic diversity by poaching using the mitochondrial DNA sequences of cytochrome b (Cytb). In addition, we analyzed the genealogical and haplotypic relationships of the poached parakeets and sampled wild populations in Mexico, as a strategy for identifying the places of origin of poached parakeets. Results Poached parakeets showed high haplotype diversity (Hd = 0.842) and low nucleotide diversity (Pi = 0.00182). Among 22 haplotypes identified, 18 were found exclusively in 37 individuals, while four were detected in the remaining 43 individuals and shared with the wild populations. A rarefaction and extrapolation curve revealed that 240 poached individuals can include up to 47 haplotypes and suggested that the actual haplotype richness of poached parakeets is higher than our analyses indicate. The geographic locations of the four haplotypes shared between poached and wild parakeets ranged from Michoacan to Sinaloa, Mexico. However, the rare haplotypes detected in poached parakeets were derived from a recent genetic expansion of the species that has occurred between the northwest of Michoacan and the coastal region of Colima, Jalisco and southern Nayarit, Mexico. Conclusions Poached parakeets showed high genetic diversity, suggesting high extraction of the genetic pool of the species in central Mexico. Rarefaction and extrapolation analyses suggest that the actual haplotype richness in poached parakeets is higher than reflected by our analyses. The poached parakeets belong mainly to a very diverse genetic group of the species, and their most likely origin is between northern Michoacan and southern Nayarit, Mexico. We found no evidence that poachers included individuals from Central American international trafficking with individuals from Mexico in the sample.

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Genetic diversity among and within populations of Raphanus raphanistrum and Brassica tournefortii (Brassicaceae) in Israel: a case study for planning ex situ conservation program of crop wild relatives

Israel Journal of Plant Sciences ◽

10.1163/22238980-00001027 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 65 (3-4) ◽

pp. 153-160

Author(s):

Oz Barazani ◽

Nir Hanin ◽

Prabodh Kumar Bajpai ◽

Yoni Waitz ◽

Michal Barzilai ◽

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Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Reproductive Biology ◽

Ex Situ Conservation ◽

Diversity Indices ◽

Crop Wild Relatives ◽

Genetic Distances ◽

Habitat Characteristics ◽

Ex Situ ◽

Raphanus Raphanistrum ◽

Brassica Tournefortii

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.

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Genetic Diversity Based on ISSR Markers of Apple Genotypes in Ardahan/Turkey

Notulae Scientia Biologicae ◽

10.15835/nsb10410347 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 554-558

Author(s):

Emre SEVİNDİK ◽

Hüseyin UYSAL ◽

Zehra Tuğba MURATHAN

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Phylogenetic Analysis ◽

Genetic Distance ◽

Uv Light ◽

Genetic Relationships ◽

Issr Markers ◽

Genetic Distances ◽

The Matrix ◽

Commercial Kits ◽

Issr Primers

Within the present study, it was conducted a genetic diversity analysis using ISSR markers for some apple genotypes grown in Ardahan region, Turkey. Total genomic DNA (gDNA) isolation from apple leaves was performed using commercial kits. Five ISSR primers were used to determine the genetic diversity among the genotypes studied. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) was performed with all gDNA samples to produce bands to score. PCR products were run in agarose gel and visualized under UV light. Bands on the gels were scored as “1”, while no bands at the corresponding positions were scored as “0”, to generate the matrix file. Five ISSR primers produced a total of 35 bands, and 20 of them were polymorphic. The polymorphic bands rated approximately 57%. Phylogenetic relationships and genetic distances between the genotypes were calculated by using the PAUP [Phylogenetic Analysis Using Parsimony (and Other Methods)] program. According to the PAUP data, the closest genetic distance was 0.03704 between ‘Kaburga’ and ‘Japon Apple’ genotypes, while the furthest genetic distance was 0.48148 between ‘Karanfil Apple’ and ‘Sisli Uruset’. The phylogenetic analysis obtained using UPGMA algorithm produced a phylogenetic tree with two clades. The results suggest that ISSR markers are useful tools for determining genetic relationships among apple genotypes.

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Genetic structure and diversity of the endangered growling grass frog in a rapidly urbanizing region

Royal Society Open Science ◽

10.1098/rsos.140255 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (8) ◽

pp. 140255 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Claire C. Keely ◽

Joshua M. Hale ◽

Geoffrey W. Heard ◽

Kirsten M. Parris ◽

Joanna Sumner ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Genetic Structure ◽

Dna Sequences ◽

Nuclear Dna ◽

Urban Expansion ◽

Nuclear Gene ◽

Management Approach ◽

Natural Habitats ◽

High Genetic Diversity ◽

Genetic Structure And Diversity

Two pervasive and fundamental impacts of urbanization are the loss and fragmentation of natural habitats. From a genetic perspective, these impacts manifest as reduced genetic diversity and ultimately reduced genetic viability. The growling grass frog ( Litoria raniformis ) is listed as vulnerable to extinction in Australia, and endangered in the state of Victoria. Remaining populations of this species in and around the city of Melbourne are threatened by habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation due to urban expansion. We used mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and microsatellites to study the genetic structure and diversity of L. raniformis across Melbourne's urban fringe, and also screened four nuclear gene regions (POMC, RAG-1, Rhod and CRYBA1). The mtDNA and nuclear DNA sequences revealed low levels of genetic diversity throughout remnant populations of L. raniformis . However, one of the four regions studied, Cardinia, exhibited relatively high genetic diversity and several unique haplotypes, suggesting this region should be recognized as a separate Management Unit. We discuss the implications of these results for the conservation of L. raniformis in urbanizing landscapes, particularly the potential risks and benefits of translocation, which remains a contentious management approach for this species.

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VARIASI GENETIK TIGA POPULASI IKAN NILA ( Oreochromis niloticus ) BERDASARKAN POLIMORFISME mt-DNA

Jurnal Riset Akuakultur ◽

10.15578/jra.2.1.2007.67-75 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 67

Author(s):

Otong Zenal Arifin ◽

Titin Kurniasih

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Genetic Distance ◽

Oreochromis Niloticus ◽

Selective Breeding ◽

Haplotype Diversity ◽

Mt Dna ◽

High Haplotype Diversity ◽

Freshwater Aquaculture ◽

Preliminary Information ◽

Nile Tilapia Oreochromis Niloticus

Penelitian untuk mengevaluasi keragaman genetik tiga populasi ikan nila telah dilakukan di Balai Riset Perikanan Budidaya Air Tawar, Bogor. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan informasi variasi genetik ikan nila populasi GET, GIFT, dan nila Danau Tempe sebagai informasi dasar bagi program seleksi karakter kuantitatif. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa ikan nila GET, GIFT, dan nila Danau Tempe memiliki keragaman genetik yang tinggi dengan nilai haplotype diversity berturut-turut sebesar 0,7579; 0,5895; dan 0,5333. Jarak genetik terdekat terdapat antara ikan nila GIFT dan nila Danau Tempe, sedangkan jarak genetik terjauh terdapat pada ikan nila GET dengan populasi Danau Tempe.Research on evaluating genetic diversity between three populations of nile tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus ) was conducted at Research Institute for Freshwater Aquaculture, Bogor. This research aimed to obtain preliminary information related with the genetic diversity of GET, GIFT, and Tempe Lake tilapia, which will be used as basic information for the future selective breeding program. Result showed that GET, GIFT, and Tempe Lake tilapia have high haplotype diversity of 0.7579, 0.5895, and 0.5333 respectively. The closest genetic distance was found between GIFT and Tempe Lake tilapia, while the farthest genetic distance was observed between GET and the Tempe Lake population.

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Assessment of genetic diversity and population structure of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) field genebank: A step towards molecular-assisted germplasm conservation

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0255418 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (7) ◽

pp. e0255418

Author(s):

Siou Ting Gan ◽

Chin Jit Teo ◽

Shobana Manirasa ◽

Wei Chee Wong ◽

Choo Kien Wong

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Genetic Distance ◽

Oil Palm ◽

Core Collection ◽

Elaeis Guineensis ◽

Germplasm Conservation ◽

Ex Situ ◽

Fixation Index ◽

Core Set ◽

Genetic Diversity And Structure

Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) germplasm is exclusively maintained as ex situ living collections in the field for genetic conservation and evaluation. However, this is not for long term and the maintenance of field genebanks is expensive and challenging. Large area of land is required and the germplasms are exposed to extreme weather conditions and casualty from pests and diseases. By using 107 SSR markers, this study aimed to examine the genetic diversity and relatedness of 186 palms from a Nigerian-based oil palm germplasm and to identify core collection for conservation. On average, 8.67 alleles per SSR locus were scored with average effective number of alleles per population ranging from 1.96 to 3.34 and private alleles were detected in all populations. Mean expected heterozygosity was 0.576 ranging from 0.437 to 0.661 and the Wright’s fixation index calculated was -0.110. Overall moderate genetic differentiation among populations was detected (mean pairwise population FST = 0.120, gene flow Nm = 1.117 and Nei’s genetic distance = 0.466) and this was further confirmed by AMOVA analysis. UPGMA dendogram and Bayesian structure analysis concomitantly clustered the 12 populations into eight genetic groups. The best core collection assembled by Core Hunter ver. 3.2.1 consisted of 58 palms accounting for 31.2% of the original population, which was a smaller core set than using PowerCore 1.0. This core set attained perfect allelic coverage with good representation, high genetic distance between entries, and maintained genetic diversity and structure of the germplasm. This study reported the first molecular characterization and validation of core collections for oil palm field genebank. The established core collection via molecular approach, which captures maximum genetic diversity with minimum redundancy, would allow effective use of genetic resources for introgression and for sustainable oil palm germplasm conservation. The way forward to efficiently conserve the field genebanks into next generation without losing their diversity was further discussed.

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