scholarly journals Inbreeding and thermal adaptation in Drosophila subobscura

Genome ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 57 (9) ◽  
pp. 481-488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Goran Zivanovic ◽  
Conxita Arenas ◽  
Francesc Mestres
Keyword(s):  
Inbred Line ◽  
Thermal Adaptation ◽  
Inbred Lines ◽  
Light Period ◽  
Drosophila Subobscura ◽  
Adaptive Potential ◽  
Line Number ◽  
Evolutionary Forces ◽  
Laboratory Conditions ◽  
Significant Line

Using a well-adapted Drosophila subobscura population (Avala, Serbia), a drastic experiment of inbreeding was carried out to assess whether the expected level of homozygosity could be reached or if other evolutionary forces affected the process. In general, no significant changes of inversion (or arrangement) frequencies were detected after 12 brother–sister mating generations. Furthermore, no significant differences were obtained between observed and expected (under the inbreeding model) karyotypic frequencies. Thus, these results seemed to indicate that the main evolutionary factor in the experiment was inbreeding. However, in the G12 generation, complete chromosomal fixation was reached only in two out of the eight final inbred lines. In these lines, the chromosomal compositions were difficult to interpret, but they could be likely a consequence of adaptation to particular laboratory conditions (constant 18 °C, food, light period, etc.). Finally, in a second experiment, the inbred lines presented higher fertility at 18 °C than at 13 °C. Also, there was a significant line effect on fertility: inbred line number 6 (A1, J1, U1+2; U1+2+6, E8, and O3+4+7) presented the highest values, which maybe the result of an adaptation to laboratory conditions. Thus, the results obtained in our experiments reflect the adaptive potential of D. subobscura inversions.

The ffs Allele Conditions Flower Stem Fasciation in Red Beet

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 527f-528
Author(s):  
I.L. Goldman
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Control ◽  
Inbred Line ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Female Parent ◽  
Inbred Lines ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Recessive Character ◽  
Variable Expression ◽  
Red Beet ◽  
Flower Stem

A fasciated flower stem character arose spontaneously during development of the red beet (Beta vulgaris L.) inbred line W411. The fasciated character is manifest by a flattened flower stem with petioles coalesced into a twisted, ribbonlike appearance. No fasciation is present in the vegetative stem or petioles. An inheritance study was conducted to determine the genetic control of flower stem fasciation. The inbred line W411 was used both as a male and female parent in crosses with four red beet inbred lines. Segregating progenies in both the BC1 and F2 generations were developed and scored for the fasciated flower stem character. Variable expression of the fasciated flower stem phenotype was observed in these progenies; however, the presence of flattened flower stems at the stem/hypocotyl junction was unequivocal. Chi-square goodness-of-fit tests in both the BC1 and F2 generations did not deviate significantly from expected ratios for a monogenic recessive character for each genetic background. No reciprocal differences were detected for any cross in this group of four inbred lines, which suggests the lack of maternal effect for the fasciated character. The symbol ffs is proposed to describe the genetic control of the fasciated flower stem phenotype.

scholarly journals Life-history variation of drosophila subobscura under lead pollution depends on population history

Genetika ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 693-703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bojan Kenig ◽  
Aleksandra Patenkovic ◽  
Marko Andjelkovic ◽  
Marina Stamenkovic-Rada
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Life History ◽  
Metal Contamination ◽  
Life History Traits ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Developmental Time ◽  
Drosophila Subobscura ◽  
Life History Variation ◽  
Laboratory Conditions ◽  
Coefficients Of Variation

Contamination represents environmental stress that can affect genetic variability of populations, thus influencing the evolutionary processes. In this study, we evaluate the relationship between heavy metal contamination (Pb) and phenotypic variation, assessed by coefficients of variation (CV) of life-history traits. To investigate the consequences of population origin on variation of life history traits in Drosophila subobscura in response to different laboratory conditions we compared populations from relatively polluted and unpolluted environments. Prior to experiment, flies from natural populations were reared for two generations in standard Drosophila laboratory conditions. Afterwards, all flies were cultured on three different media: one medium without lead as the control, and the other two with different concentrations of lead. Coefficients of variation (CV) of life- history traits (fecundity, egg-to-adult viability and developmental time) were analyzed on flies sampled in generations F2, F5 and F8 from these three groups. In later generations samples from both polluted and unpolluted environments showed the increased fecundity variation on media with lead. This increase is expressed more in population from unpolluted environment. On contrary, population from unpolluted environment had increased variation of developmental time in earlier, F2 generation, compared to the population from polluted environment. Our results showed that the response to heavy metal contamination depends on the evolutionary history of the populations regarding habitat pollution.

scholarly journals Stability Assessment of Single-Cross Maize Hybrids Using GGE-Biplot Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
L. Musundire ◽  
J. Derera ◽  
S. Dari ◽  
A. Lagat ◽  
P. Tongoona
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
South African ◽  
Inbred Line ◽  
Inbred Lines ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Gge Biplot ◽  
Single Cross ◽  
Ideal Genotype ◽  
Single Cross Hybrids

Grain yield potential of new maize hybrid varieties across target environments contributes to the uptake of these varieties by farmers. Evaluation of single-cross hybrids developed from test crossing introgressed inbred lines bred for three distinct environments to elite tropical inbred line testers was carried out. The study’s objective was to assess grain yield stability and genotype adaptability of the single-cross hybrids across South African environments relative to adapted commercial hybrid checks. One hundred and twenty-two introgressed inbred lines developed using the pedigree breeding program were crossed to four tropical elite inbred line testers using line × tester mating design to obtain 488 experimental single cross hybrids. Subject to availability of adequate seed for evaluation, a panel of 444 experimental single-cross hybrids was evaluated using an augmented design in two experiments defined as Population A and B for the study’s convenience in South African environments. Data for grain yield (t/ha) performance for experimental single-cross hybrids and commercial check hybrids in Population A and B across environments and individual environments identified experimental single-cross hybrids that had significant comparable grain yield (t/ha) performance relative to best commercial check hybrid (PAN6Q445B) on the market. The selected experimental single-cross hybrids 225, 89, 246 and 43 (Population A) and 112 (Population B) also had a better average rank position for grain yield (t/ha) relative to best commercial check hybrid. These selected experimental single-cross hybrids had a grain yield (t/ha) advantage range of 0.9-6.7% for Population A and 7.3% for Population A and B, respectively, relative to the adapted commercial check hybrid. GGE biplot patterns for which won-where for Population A indicated that at Potchefstroom Research Station and Ukulinga Research Station experimental single-cross hybrids 127 and135 were the vertex (winning) hybrids. Cedera Research Station did not have a vertex hybrid for Population A. For Population B, experimental single-cross hybrids 112, 117 and 18 were the vertex hybrids at Cedera Research Station, Ukulinga Research Station and Potchefstroom Research Station, respectively. Experimental single-cross hybrid 257 was identified as ideal genotype for Population A, while experimental single-cross hybrid 121 in Population B was the ideal genotype. Ideal environments were also identified as Ukulinga Research Station for Population A, and Cedera Research Station for Population B. Average-environment coordination (AEC) view of the GGE biplot in Population A indicated that experimental single-cross hybrids 1 was highly stable across environments. In comparison, Population B experimental single-cross hybrid 161 was highly stable across environments. In conclusion, selected single-cross hybrids in the current study can also be advanced for further evaluation with a possibility for identifying high yielding and stable single-cross hybrids for variety registration and release in target environments in South Africa.

scholarly journals Evaluation of CIMMYT maize (Zea mays L.) germplasm by tropical inbred testers

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-139
Author(s):  
Uttam Chandel ◽  
BS Mankotia ◽  
KS Thakur
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Inbred Line ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Inbred Lines ◽  
Environment Interaction ◽  
Tropical Maize ◽  
Selected Lines ◽  
Heterotic Groups

Twenty five CIMMYT inbreds were crossed with four elite tropical maize testers. Results exhibited that one inbred line tester can select the top best lines from a large number of CIMMYT lines and two testers gave more reliable results than one tester did. However, when line × environment interaction was significant, selected lines by one tester in one environment were not necessarily same as those selected at another environment indicating thereby that different testers should be used for selecting best inbreds at different environments. This study also showed that inbred lines from different maize heterotic groups did not show any significant differences in identifying best CIMMYT germplasm DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v43i2.21661 Bangladesh J. Bot. 43(2): 131-139, 2014 (September)

scholarly journals Change in root apical protein and peroxidase activity in response to aluminum in tolerant and sensitive maize inbred lines

2002 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Regina Prazeres de Souza ◽  
Vera Maria Carvalho Alves ◽  
Sidney Netto Parentoni ◽  
Antônio Carlos de Oliveira ◽  
Flávia França Teixeira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Inbred Line ◽  
Peroxidase Activity ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Primary Root ◽  
Inbred Lines ◽  
Total Protein Content ◽  
Anionic Peroxidase ◽  
Sensitive Line ◽  
Peroxidase Isoforms

The effects of a short-term (80 min) exposure to 222 µM aluminum (Al) on the protein content and expression and on peroxidase activity and isoenzymes in the primary root of maize were evaluated. Two inbred lines differing in their level of tolerance to Al were used: Cateto 237 (tolerant) and L36 (sensitive). The apical 20 mm of the primary root was divided into 2-mm-long segments that were analyzed for total protein content and peroxidase activity. These results demonstrate that the total protein content along the root apex was not affected by Al in the tolerant inbred line, but decreased in the sensitive line. In the apical 2 mm of the root of the sensitive line, the expression of low molecular weight proteins (43 kDa or smaller) was decreased. Expression of low molecular proteins increased in the tolerant inbred line, even though total protein content did not increase. This suggests that some of these proteins could play a role in metal tolerance, perhaps as binding peptides. While the peroxidase activity of the tolerant inbred line did not change with exposure to Al, peroxidase activity in the apical 6 mm of the root of the sensitive line decreased. The tolerant inbred line constitutively expressed more anionic peroxidase isoforms. These results demonstrate that maintenance of protein expression may be an important component of the plant's resistance to Al stress, and that resistance to Al stress is associated with the higher expression of anionic peroxidase isoforms.

scholarly journals Crossing design shapes patterns of genetic variation in synthetic recombinant populations of Saccharomyces cerevisiae

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark A. Phillips ◽  
Ian C. Kutch ◽  
Kaitlin M. McHugh ◽  
Savannah K. Taggard ◽  
Molly K. Burke
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Genetic Variation ◽  
Experimental Evolution ◽  
Complex Traits ◽  
Inbred Lines ◽  
Equal Proportion ◽  
Adaptive Potential ◽  
Synthetic Populations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Isogenic Strains

Abstract“Synthetic recombinant” populations have emerged as a useful tool for dissecting the genetics of complex traits. They can be used to derive inbred lines for fine QTL mapping, or the populations themselves can be sampled for experimental evolution. In the latter application, investigators generally value maximizing genetic variation in constructed populations. This is because in evolution experiments initiated from such populations, adaptation is primarily fueled by standing genetic variation. Despite this reality, little has been done to systematically evaluate how different methods of constructing synthetic populations shape initial patterns of variation. Here we seek to address this issue by comparing outcomes in synthetic recombinant Saccharomyces cerevisiae populations created using one of two strategies: pairwise crossing of isogenic strains or simple mixing of strains in equal proportion. We also explore the impact of the varying the number of parental strains. We find that more genetic variation is initially present and maintained when population construction includes a round of pairwise crossing. As perhaps expected, we also observe that increasing the number of parental strains typically increases genetic diversity. In summary, we suggest that when constructing populations for use in evolution experiments, simply mixing founder strains in equal proportion may limit the adaptive potential.

scholarly journals Inheritance of ffs, a Gene Conditioning Fasciated Flower Stem in Red Beet

1998 ◽  
Vol 123 (4) ◽  
pp. 632-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
I.L. Goldman
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Control ◽  
Inbred Line ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Female Parent ◽  
Inbred Lines ◽  
Recessive Character ◽  
Variable Expression ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Tests ◽  
Red Beet ◽  
Flower Stem

A fasciated flower stem character arose spontaneously during development of the red beet (Beta vulgaris L.) inbred line W411. The fasciated character is manifest by a flattened flower stem with petioles coalesced into a twisted, ribbonlike appearance. No fasciation is present in the vegetative stem or petioles. An inheritance study was conducted to determine the genetic control of flower stem fasciation. The inbred line W411 was used both as a male and female parent in crosses with four red beet inbred lines. Segregating progenies in both the BC1 and F2 generations were developed and scored for the fasciated flower stem character. Variable expression of the fasciated flower stem phenotype was observed in these progenies; however, the presence of flattened flower stems at the stem-hypocotyl junction was unequivocal. Chisquare goodness-of-fit tests in the BC1 and F2 generations did not deviate significantly from expected ratios for a monogenic recessive character for each genetic background. No reciprocal differences were detected for any cross in this group of four inbred lines, which suggests the lack of maternal effect for the fasciated character. The symbol ffs is proposed to describe the genetic control of the fasciated flower stem phenotype.

scholarly journals Seedling growth of maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines affected by seed treatment with pesticides

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-235
Author(s):  
Gordana Tamindzic ◽  
Zorica Nikolic ◽  
Jasna Savic ◽  
Dragana Milosevic ◽  
Gordana Petrovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Inbred Line ◽  
Seed Treatment ◽  
Inbred Lines ◽  
Maize Inbred Line ◽  
Root Weight ◽  
Seed Treatments ◽  
Untreated Seed ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Maize Inbred Lines

Seed treatment is a common way of fungicide and insecticide use nowadays, since this way of pesticide application can provide the best protection in the vicinity of the future plant. The aim of research was to evaluate the effects of different seed treatments on germination and seedling growth in three maize inbred lines. The research included the seed treatment with several combinations of a fungicide Maxim XL 035-FS (a.i. metalaxil-M + fludioxonil) and neonicotinoid insecticides Gaucho 600-FS (a.i. imidacloprid) and Cruiser 350-FS (a.i. thiamethoxam), as well as untreated seed (control). The results indicated that inbred lines 21202 x 21101 NS and 317659 NS had a highly vigourous seed which was not affected by the seed treatments. The seed treatments with Maxim XL 035- FS+Gaucho 600-FS and Maxim XL 035-FS+Cruiser 350-FS led to a decrease in germination (90.25% and 89.50%, respectively) of maize inbred line 306081 NS as well as a decrease in root length (126.75 mm and 125.25 mm, respectively) and dry root weight (0.135 g and 0.1875 g, respectively) of maize inbred line 21202 x 21101 NS. All seed treatments had positive effects on root growth, as well as on fresh root weight of maize inbred lines 306081 NS and 317659 NS.

Molecular Markers Linked to Heat Tolerance of Broccoli

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 472d-472
Author(s):  
Yau-Wen Yang
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Markers ◽  
Inbred Line ◽  
Heat Tolerance ◽  
Inbred Lines ◽  
Breeding Program ◽  
The Other ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Local Cultivars ◽  
Southern Taiwan ◽  
Heat Tolerant

A heat-tolerant broccoli cultivar was derived from the cross between two inbred lines. One inbred line of S7 is selected from a local cultivars in southern Taiwan, and the other of S6 is from the progenies of hybrids between broccoli and white flowering kale. The heat tolerance of this cultivar is believed to be inherited from the white flowering kale, which has been grown in southern Taiwan for a long period of time and has the characteristic of heat tolerance. Several molecular markers that may be linked to the heat tolerance were indentified and may be able to be used in the future breeding program of broccoli and its related varieties.

Anthracnose resistance induction in chilli by electron beam irradiation.

2021 ◽  
pp. 172-177
Author(s):  
Vichai Puripunyavanich ◽  
Penjan Sutthanukul ◽  
Rakchai Kurubunjerdjit ◽  
Prartana Kewsuwan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Inbred Line ◽  
Inbred Lines ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Nuclear Technology ◽  
Mutant Population ◽  
Resistance Induction ◽  
Anthracnose Resistance ◽  
Horticultural Research ◽  
Resistance Tests

Abstract Chilli seeds were irradiated with 0.3 kGy at 8 MeV from the electron beam source at the Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology. M1 seeds were planted in Sukhothai Horticultural Research Centre and from these the line CA1131 was selected as suitable for growing in this area. Thirty anthracnose-resistant M2 chilli plants were selected after the appearance of anthracnose disease, caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, in Sukhothai province from an initial M1 mutant population of 123 individuals. However, chilli fruits from 17 plants showed resistance after laboratory inoculation experiments. These chilli plants were crossed with the 'Hoarue Huaisai', which has large fruit. The F2 progenies were selected for anthracnose resistance and large fruits. Two hybrids with anthracnose resistance (derived from the cross CA1131 × 'Hoarue Huaisai') were identified and used for field anthracnose resistance tests in 2015. Resistant plants with large fruits were discovered in the F3 inbred line no. 6-1-4 grown during the dry season, but this line did not show strong disease resistance in the rainy season. A further 63 F5 inbred lines showed anthracnose resistance in the field experiment. Five samples per line of each of the 63 inbred lines were inoculated in the laboratory at Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology. The fruits of inbred line no. 32-2-8 showed complete anthracnose resistance and seven lines were segregating as resistant. All eight of these lines are being used in the ongoing chilli project aimed at developing chilli varieties with broad resistance to anthracnose caused by three Colletotrichum species that are prevalent in Thailand.

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