scholarly journals Multiple Sources of Introduction of North American Arabidopsis thaliana from across Eurasia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gautam Shirsekar ◽  
Jane Devos ◽  
Sergio M Latorre ◽  
Andreas Blaha ◽  
Maique Queiroz Dias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Arabidopsis Thaliana ◽  
North American ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Haplotype Diversity ◽  
Evolutionary Process ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Multiple Introductions ◽  
Haplotypic Diversity ◽  
Introduced Range

Abstract Large-scale movement of organisms across their habitable range, or migration, is an important evolutionary process that can shape genetic diversity and influence the adaptive spread of alleles. Although human migrations have been studied in great detail with modern and ancient genomes, recent anthropogenic influence on reducing the biogeographical constraints on the migration of nonnative species has presented opportunities in several study systems to ask the questions about how repeated introductions shape genetic diversity in the introduced range. We present an extensive overview of population structure of North American Arabidopsis thaliana by studying a set of 500 whole-genome sequenced and over 2,800 RAD-seq genotyped individuals in the context of global diversity represented by Afro-Eurasian genomes. We use methods based on haplotype and rare-allele sharing as well as phylogenetic modeling to identify likely sources of introductions of extant N. American A. thaliana from the native range in Africa and Eurasia. We find evidence of admixture among the introduced lineages having increased haplotype diversity and reduced mutational load. We also detect signals of selection in immune-system-related genes that may impart qualitative disease resistance to pathogens of bacterial and oomycete origin. We conclude that multiple introductions to a nonnative range can rapidly enhance the adaptive potential of a colonizing species by increasing haplotypic diversity through admixture. Our results lay the foundation for further investigations into the functional significance of admixture.

scholarly journals Fine-scale Population Structure of North American Arabidopsis thaliana Reveals Multiple Sources of Introduction from Across Eurasia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gautam Shirsekar ◽  
Jane Devos ◽  
Sergio M. Latorre ◽  
Andreas Blaha ◽  
Maique Queiroz Dias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Arabidopsis Thaliana ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
North American ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Haplotype Diversity ◽  
Native Range ◽  
Haplotypic Diversity ◽  
Introduced Range

AbstractLarge-scale movement of organisms across their habitable range, or migration, is an important evolutionary process that can contribute to observed patterns of genetic diversity and our understanding of the adaptive spread of alleles. While human migrations have been studied in great detail with modern and ancient genomes, recent anthropogenic influence on reducing the biogeographical constraints on the migration of non-native species has presented opportunities in several study systems to ask the questions about how repeated introductions shape genetic diversity in the introduced range. We present here the most comprehensive view of population structure of North American Arabidopsis thaliana by studying a set of 500 (whole-genome sequenced) and over 2800 (RAD-seq genotyped) individuals in the context of global diversity represented by Afro-Eurasian genomes. We use haplotype-sharing, phylogenetic modeling and rare-allele sharing based methods to identify putative sources of introductions of extant N. American A. thaliana from the native range of Afro-Eurasia. We find evidence of admixture among the introduced lineages that has resulted in the increased haplotype diversity and reduced mutational load. Further, we also present signals of selection in the immune-system related genes that impart qualitative disease resistance to pathogens of bacterial and oomycete origins. Thus, multiple introductions to a non-native range can quickly increase adaptive potential of a colonizing species by increasing haplotypic diversity through admixture. The results presented here lay the foundation for further investigations into the functional significance of admixture.

scholarly journals Climate change and conservation in a warm North American desert: effect in shrubby plants

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e6572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Sosa ◽  
Israel Loera ◽  
Diego F. Angulo ◽  
Marilyn Vásquez-Cruz ◽  
Etelvina Gándara
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Gene Flow ◽  
North American ◽  
Chihuahuan Desert ◽  
Haplotype Diversity ◽  
Sierra Madre Oriental ◽  
Ecological Resistance ◽  
Sierra Madre ◽  
Shrubby Species

Background Deserts are biologically rich habitats with a vast array of animals and plants adapted to xeric conditions, and most deserts are among the planet’s last remaining areas of total wilderness. Among North American deserts, the Chihuahuan Desert has the highest levels of diversity and endemism. To understand the effect of future climate change on plants distributed in this arid land and propose effective conservation planning, we focused on five endemic shrubby species that characterize the Chihuahuan Desert and used an integrative approach. Methods Ecological niche-based modeling, spatial genetics and ecological resistance analyses were carried out to identify the effect of global warming on the studied five shrubby species. Key areas that need to be preserved were identified taking into account the existing protected areas within the Chihuahuan Desert. Results The extent of future distribution will vary among these species, and on average expansion will occur in the western part of the Chihuahuan Desert. For most species low environmental resistance to gene flow was predicted, while higher future resistance was predicted for one species that would lead to increased population isolation. The highest haplotype diversity was identified in three hotspots. Based on future suitability of habitat and in the haplotype diversity we suggest preserving two hotspots of genetic diversity in the Sierra Madre Oriental, located in areas without protection. The third hotspot was detected in the well preserved Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Man and Biosphere Reserve. Conclusion Global climate change will have an effect in arid adapted plants, favoring expansion in the western of the Chihuahuan Desert however negatively affecting others with high ecological resistance disrupting gene flow. Two hotspots of genetic diversity in the Sierra Madre Oriental should be protected.

Genetics and Reproduction of Common (Phragmites australis) and Giant Reed (Arundo donax)

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 495-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Saltonstall ◽  
Adam Lambert ◽  
Laura A. Meyerson
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Growth Habit ◽  
Common Reed ◽  
Giant Reed ◽  
Multiple Introductions ◽  
Reproductive Characteristics ◽  
Low Genetic Diversity ◽  
Invasive Grasses ◽  
Introduced Range ◽  
Complex Population

AbstractGenetic diversity and reproductive characteristics may play an important role in the invasion process. Here, we review the genetic structure and reproductive characteristics of common reed and giant reed, two of the most aggressive, large-statured invasive grasses in North America. Common reed reproduces both sexually and asexually and has a complex population structure, characterized by three subspecies with overlapping distributions; of which, one is introduced, one native, and the third is of unknown origins. These three subspecies show varying levels of genetic diversity, with introduced common reed having high levels of nuclear diversity, indicating that multiple introductions have likely occurred. In contrast, giant reed has low genetic diversity and appears to reproduce solely via asexual fragments yet is highly aggressive in parts of its introduced range. Both species are well-adapted for growth in human-dominated landscapes, which is presumably facilitated by their rhizomatous growth habit.

scholarly journals Population structure and genetic diversity of invasive Fall Armyworm after 2 years of introduction in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Nayyar ◽  
R. G. Gracy ◽  
T. R. Ashika ◽  
G. Mohan ◽  
R. S. Swathi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Haplotype Diversity ◽  
Fall Armyworm ◽  
Western Hemisphere ◽  
Coi Gene ◽  
Polymorphism Analysis ◽  
Distribution Analysis ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Multiple Introductions ◽  
The World

AbstractFall Armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, is a polyphagous pest capable of feeding over 80 plant species and was indigenous to the Western Hemisphere. Within a span of 4 years, FAW has established itself throughout most of the regions in Africa and Asia causing significant losses in maize production. Owing to its revamped distribution range, it would be prudent to analyze the ensuing genetic changes and study the emerging phylogeographic patterns across the world. In this regard, we would like to provide a current snapshot of genetic diversity of FAW in India 2 years after the initial introduction and compare it with the worldwide diversity in order to trace the origins and evolutionary trajectories of FAW in India. We have investigated around 190 FAW samples from different regions in India for strain identity and polymorphism analysis on the basis of partial mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (COI) gene sequences. Apart from the ancestral rice and corn strain haplotype, our study demonstrates the presence of 14 more haplotypes unique to India at a haplotype diversity of 0.356. We were also able to record inter-strain hybrid haplotypes of rice and corn strains in India. Regional heterogeneity within Indian populations seems to be quite low representative of extensive migration of FAW within India. Distribution analysis of pairwise differences and rejection of neutrality tests suggest that the FAW population in India might be undergoing expansion. Our data is consistent with the findings suggesting a recent and common origin for invasive FAW populations in Asia and Africa, and does not indicate multiple introductions to India. This study reports the highest genetic diversity for Indian FAW populations to date and will be useful to track the subsequent evolution of FAW in India. The findings would have important ramifications for FAW behavior and composition throughout the world.

Evolutionary process unveiled by the maximum genetic diversity hypothesis

2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 599-606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Min HUANG ◽  
Meng-Ying XIA ◽  
Shi HUANG
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Evolutionary Process ◽  
Maximum Genetic Diversity

Variation in Genetic Diversity across the Range of North American Brown Bears

1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 418-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Paetkau ◽  
Lisette P. Waits ◽  
Peter L. Clarkson ◽  
Lance Craighead ◽  
Ernie Vyse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
North American ◽  
Brown Bears

scholarly journals Recombination and Gene Conversion in a 170-kb Genomic Region of Arabidopsis thaliana

Genetics ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 161 (3) ◽  
pp. 1269-1278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernhard Haubold ◽  
Jürgen Kroymann ◽  
Andreas Ratzka ◽  
Thomas Mitchell-Olds ◽  
Thomas Wiehe
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Arabidopsis Thaliana ◽  
Linkage Disequilibrium ◽  
Gene Conversion ◽  
Genomic Sequence ◽  
Genomic Region ◽  
Resistance To Herbivory ◽  
Linkage Disequilibria ◽  
Coalescent Simulations ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Arabidopsis thaliana is a highly selfing plant that nevertheless appears to undergo substantial recombination. To reconcile its selfing habit with the observations of recombination, we have sampled the genetic diversity of A. thaliana at 14 loci of ~500 bp each, spread across 170 kb of genomic sequence centered on a QTL for resistance to herbivory. A total of 170 of the 6321 nucleotides surveyed were polymorphic, with 169 being biallelic. The mean silent genetic diversity (πs) varied between 0.001 and 0.03. Pairwise linkage disequilibria between the polymorphisms were negatively correlated with distance, although this effect vanished when only pairs of polymorphisms with four haplotypes were included in the analysis. The absence of a consistent negative correlation between distance and linkage disequilibrium indicated that gene conversion might have played an important role in distributing genetic diversity throughout the region. We tested this by coalescent simulations and estimate that up to 90% of recombination is due to gene conversion.

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