scholarly journals Morphological variability of Quercus robur L. leaf in Serbia

Genetika ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 529-541
Author(s):  
Branislava Batos ◽  
Danijela Miljkovic ◽  
Marko Perovic ◽  
Sasa Orlovic
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Population Differentiation ◽  
Quercus Robur ◽  
Phenotypic Variability ◽  
Morphological Variability ◽  
Intraspecific Variability ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Interpopulation Variability ◽  
Intrapopulation Variability

This paper presents the results of a study dealing with leaf morphological variability of Quercus robur L. 148 trees were sampled from 5 population across Serbia and 17 morphological traits were assessed. Interpopulation variability was confirmed by the results of the analysis of variance (ANOVA). A statistically significant (p <0.05) effect of population was obtained for most of the studied morphological characters. Intrapopulation variability was confirmed by statistically significant tree effects for all of the studied leaf characters (all p < 0.05). The results of the multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) confirmed a significant population and tree share in the total phenotypic variability (all p <0.05). By applying the canonical discriminant analysis (CDA), the first discriminant function accounted for 63% of the variability between populations and the second accounted for 20% of the population variability. The leaf area (AREA), specific leaf area (SLA) and surface area to perimeter ratio (ARPE) had the greatest effect on population differentiation (CDA). It is assumed that different environmental conditions affect population differentiation and that high intrapopulation variability is due to intraspecific variability.

scholarly journals Taxonomic problems in the subgenus Meloehelea Wirth of the genus Atrichopogon Kieffer (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) inferred from both morphological and molecular characters

2008 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Tóthová ◽  
Jan Knoz ◽  
Radim Sonnek ◽  
Josef Bryja ◽  
Jaromír Vaňhara
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Variability ◽  
Intraspecific Variability ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
European Species ◽  
Rdna Sequences ◽  
16S Rdna Sequences ◽  
Molecular Characters

The classification of Meloehelea (Ceratopogonidae) species is based on morphological characters. The taxonomic revision of generally well-known species recovered interesting facts on possible geographic intraspecific variability or on the presence of an additional valid species. In this study, 5 European species and 2 species from the U.S.A. and Canada have been compared based on their morphological characters. Subsequently, the 16S rDNA sequences analyses of well known European species have been performed to confirm the characters mentioned in the determination key ofthis subgenus. Although, this study was limited by the number of examined non-European specimens, it provides some interesting facts on the possible morphological variability of well-known species and also an initial phylogenetic backbone for the progressive reconstruction of infrageneric relationships within the genus Atrichopogon.

scholarly journals Acer negundo, morphometric parameters, the level of variability

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. V. Korolyova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Phenotypic Variability ◽  
Intraspecific Variability ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Morphological Parameters ◽  
Black Sea Region ◽  
Acer Negundo ◽  
Ecological Flexibility ◽  
Intraspecies Variability ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Local Plants

The article investigates the morphometric characteristics of the fruits of Acer negundo L. in the conditions of urbanized ecotops of the Mykolaiv region. Acer negundo an ornamental plant from South America, which was completely naturalized in the conditions of Ukraine. As the data of the literature indicate, A. negundo actively spreads not only in the green plantations of cities, but also penetrates into the natural cenoses, displacing and oppressing the local plants. Thus, this species can be considered as invasive, which requires control over its spreading. In this regard, the actual issue is the study of the peculiarities of the seed reproduction of A. negundo and the establishment of its role in distribution of this species. Morphological parameters of A. negundo fruits are pretty changeable depending on environmental conditions, that is why there is a question of current interest in studying the variability of carpological parameters and the diapason of modifiability. The purpose of the article is to establish the characteristics of intraspecific variability of the linear morphological parameters of A. negundo. The subject of the research is variability of morphological parametres of the fruits of A. negundo urbanized ecotops of the Mykolaiv region. The work materials are results of measurements of fruits of 50 A. negundo individuals on 15 test areas in urbanized biotopes. The following carpological parameters of A. negundo were investigated: 1) angle of divergence of mericarps; 2) fruit’s length and width; 3) width of winglet. The received data allowed to define criteria of variability and ecological flexibility of morphological features. Determination of the variability of morphological characters was carried out according to the technique of S.A. Mamaev. The level of variability of morphological characters (Cv) was assessed on an empirical scale: very low (<7%); low (8-12%); average (13-20%); increased (21-30%); high (31-40%); very high (> 40%). As a result of our investigations, we found the following carpological features of A. negundo. In the conditions of Mykolaiv region A. negundo shapes the fruits with the dimension of length from 3,0 to 4,8 cm (the mean is 3,5±0,02 cm) and with the dimension of width from 2,0 to 4,3 (the mean is 3,2±0,05 cm). Mericarps are located at an angle from 25º to 60º (40 ± 1º), elongated with an elongated wing, the width of which varies within 1,3 ± 0,03 cm. The established carpological features of A. negundo meets norms. On the basis of the study of linear morphological parameters of the fruits, the phenotypic variability of A. negundo individuals was revealed, which indicates the presence of intraspecies variability on these features. The most variable carpological parametrs of A. negundo are the angle of divergence of mericarps (Cv=29%) and width of winglet (Cv=34%); the most constant characteristic is the width of fruits (Cv=6%). Prospects for further research are the study of the biology of seeds reproduction of A. negundo and other representatives of the genus Acer in the territory of the Northern Black Sea region.

scholarly journals Morphological variability and genetic diversity in Carex buxbaumii and Carex hartmaniorum (Cyperaceae) populations

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e11372
Author(s):  
Helena Więcław ◽  
Magdalena Szenejko ◽  
Thea Kull ◽  
Zofia Sotek ◽  
Ewa Rębacz-Maron ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Function Analysis ◽  
Morphological Variability ◽  
Intraspecific Variability ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Inter Simple Sequence Repeat ◽  
Chromosome Count ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Infraspecific Taxa ◽  
Two Populations

Background Carex buxbaumii and C. hartmaniorum are sister species of the clade Papilliferae within the monophyletic section Racemosae. An unambiguous identification of these species is relatively difficult due to the interspecific continuum of some morphological characters as well as the intraspecific variability. The study was aimed at determining the range of variability, both morphological and genetic, within and between these two closely related and similar species. Methods The sedges were collected during botanical expeditions to Armenia, Estonia, the Netherlands, and Poland. The morphological separation of the two species and their populations was tested using the Discriminant Function Analysis (DFA). The genetic variability of the 19 Carex populations was assessed in the presence of eight Inter Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) primers. Results Results of the study indicate a considerable genetic affinity between the two sedge species (mean Si = 0.619). However, the populations of C. hartmaniorum are, morphologically and genetically, more homogenous than the populations of C. buxbaumii. Compared to C. hartmaniorum, C. buxbaumii usually has wider leaf blades, a shorter inflorescence, a lower number of spikes which are shorter, but wider, and longer bracts and utricles. The AMOVA showed a larger variation between the populations of C. buxbaumii, representing 25.65% of the total variation in the taxon. Two populations of C. buxbaumii (from Poland and Estonia) are separated from the remaining populations, both genetically and morphologically; their individuals show shorter utricles and glumes, compared to the typical specimens of C. buxbaumii, and correspond with the morphology of putative infraspecific taxa described by Cajander (var. brevisquamosa and var. confusa). Conclusions The taxonomic status of the putative infraspecific taxa within C. buxbaumii requires further studies throughout the distribution range of C. buxbaumii, addressing habitats, morphology and genetics (including a chromosome count or a combination of different genetic methods), particularly as the variability in C. buxbaumii may be associated with the species’ polyploid origin.

Deconstructing and reconstructing joint hypermobility on an evo-devo perspective

Rheumatology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Castori
Keyword(s):  
Evolutionary Biology ◽  
Phenotypic Variability ◽  
Morphological Variability ◽  
Complex Trait ◽  
Joint Hypermobility ◽  
Integration Model ◽  
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome ◽  
Evo Devo ◽  
Derivatives Of ◽  
Continuous Traits

Abstract Joint hypermobility is a common characteristic in humans. Its non-casual association with various musculoskeletal complaints is known and currently defined “the spectrum”. It includes hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). hEDS is recognized by a set of descriptive criteria, while HSD is the background diagnosis for individuals not fulfilling these criteria. Little is known about the aetiopathogenesis of the spectrum. It may be interpreted as a complex trait according to the integration model. Particularly, the spectrum is common in the general population, affects morphology, presents extreme clinical variability and is characterized by marked sex bias without a clear Mendelian or hormonal explanation. Joint hypermobility and the other hEDS systemic criteria are intended as qualitative derivatives of continuous traits of normal morphological variability. The need for a minimum set of criteria for hEDS diagnosis implies a tendency to co-vary of these underlying continuous traits. In evolutionary biology, such a co-variation (i.e. integration) is driven by multiple forces, including genetic, developmental, functional and environmental/acquired interactors. The aetiopathogenesis of the spectrum may be resolved by a deeper understanding of phenotypic variability, which superimposes on normal morphological variability.

Intraspecific variability of morphological characters in the species-rich deep-sea genus Acantholaimus Allgén, 1933 (Nematoda: Chromadoridae)

Nematology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 455-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitry M. Miljutin ◽  
Maria A. Miljutina
Keyword(s):  
Deep Sea ◽  
Intraspecific Variability ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
Species Discrimination ◽  
Species Differentiation ◽  
Lateral Field ◽  
Operational Taxonomic Units ◽  
General Arrangement ◽  
Taxonomic Approach

Acantholaimusis a species-rich genus of deep-sea nematodes, often with dozens of species found at the same locality but each represented by single or few individuals. Species discrimination by morphological characters in this genus is therefore often difficult due to transitional forms that may be referred to several species because of lack of data on intraspecific variability. The aim of this study was to evaluate the intraspecific variability of morphological characters that are most often used inAcantholaimustaxonomy, in order to distinguish those which are most informative for species differentiation. A reverse taxonomic approach was applied for initial species discrimination. Two loci, one each from small and large subunits of rRNA, were sequenced for 59Acantholaimusspecimens from two deep-sea locations. Twenty-seven Molecular Operational Taxonomic Units (MOTU) were identified, of which 12 were represented by more than one individual. These were then analysed for intraspecific variability in morphological characters. Some of the examined characters showed high intraspecific variability; specifically: length of cephalic setae; distance from anterior end to amphid; shape of anterior setae; position and arrangement of cervical setae. In the absence of genetic data, these characters should be used with caution for differential diagnoses or species discrimination. Other characters were more conservative within the same MOTU: body proportions; length of outer labial setae; amphidial diam.; appearance of lateral field; general arrangement of cervical setae; and shape of tail. These characters may be successfully used for species discrimination in the absence of molecular data.

Morphological and genetic variability of Baetis (Rhodobaetis) braaschi Zimmermann, 1980 (Ephemeroptera: Baetidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3323 (1) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
PAVEL SROKA ◽  
ALEXANDER V. MARTYNOV ◽  
ROMAN J. GODUNKO
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Morphological Variability ◽  
Geographic Origin ◽  
Intraspecific Variability ◽  
Morphological Data ◽  
Mtdna Coi ◽  
Geographic Regions ◽  
Coi Sequences ◽  
The Individual

Specimens of Baetis (Rhodobaetis) braaschi Zimmermann, 1980 from the three distant geographic regions (Crimean Pen-insula, Eastern Ukraine and Caucasus) are investigated and compared using a methodological approach combining mor-phological and molecular (partial mtDNA COI sequences) data. Intraspecific variability in several morphologicalcharacters is recognized and described, whereas COI sequences are found to be very uniform. The amount and distributionof the changes of COI sequences do not follow the pattern of morphological variability and/or geographic origin of thespecimens. This indicates that analysis of the changes in the COI sequence can contradict the pattern of morphologicalcharacters commonly used for the discrimination of the individual Rhodobaetis species. As a basis for the future taxonom-ic changes concerning subgenus Rhodobaetis, it is advised (where possible) to critically evaluate both molecular and morphological data.

scholarly journals Tolerance of Annual Winter Species to Protoporfirinogen Oxidase Inhibiting Herbicides (Protox)

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. ALVES ◽  
L. GALON ◽  
R.R. KAIZER ◽  
F.L. WINTER ◽  
C.M. HOLZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
F Test ◽  
Tolerant Species ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Linear Regressions

ABSTRACT: The use of plant species for the phytoremediation of soils contaminated with herbicides is an alternative that has been emphasized to minimize the effects of the persistence of agrochemicals in the environment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the tolerance potential of winter species in soils contaminated with sulfentrazone and fomesafen. The experiment was in a completely randomized design with four replications. Doses of fomesafen (0.0, 0.125, 0.250, and 0.5 kg ha-1) and sulfentrazone (0.0, 0.3, 0.6 and 1.2 kg ha-1) were applied during the pre-emergence of phytoremediate species (black oat, vetch, birdsfood trefoil, radish and lupin). Forty five days after the emergence of the species, the phytotoxicity (%), leaf area (cm2), stalk and/or stem diameter (mm), height (cm) and dry matter (g) variables of the plants were evaluated. Data were submitted to analysis of variance by F test; when significant, linear or non linear regressions were applied to evaluate the effect of herbicide doses on the studied species. Birdsfood trefoil was the less tolerant species to fomesafen and sulfentrazone. Black oat was less affected by the application of fomesafen doses, but it was highly susceptible to sulfentrazone. Radish presented tolerance only up to the fomesafen dose of 0.25 kg ha-1; as for sulfentrazone, the species showed tolerance. The most tolerant species to fomesafen and sulfentrazone, regardless of the dose, was the lupine, which is a possible alternative for the phytoremediation of soils contaminated with these herbicides.

scholarly journals PEMANFAATAN PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR PAITAN (Tithonia diversifolia) PADA BERBAGAI DOSIS DAN RAGAM APLIKASINYA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN KAILAN (Brassica oleracea Var. Acephala)

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
AHMAD TAOFIK ◽  
SOFIYA HASANI ◽  
AYU CAHYANINGTYAS ◽  
BUDY FRASETYA
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Application Method ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Two Factors

The paitan plant contains allelopathic compounds for other plants so that the utilize of paitan plant as a source of liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) has not been widely applied. This research aimed to study the interaction between LOF dosage and appropriate application method of LOF to increase the growth of kailan plants. The research conducted at experimental garden of UIN Bandung from June-August 2016. The experimental design was a completely randomized design with two factors and replicated four times. The first factor was application methods (A), i.e. a1=direct application to the soil, and a2= spraying. The second factor was LOF dosage (T), i.e. t0: 0 ml plant-1, t1: 20 ml plant-1, t2: 40 ml plant-1, t3: 60 ml plant-1, t4: 80 ml plant-1. The growth parameters observed i.e. plant height (14, 21, 28, 35 and 42 Day after Transplanting (DAT)), leaf area 42 DAT, plant dry weight 42 DAT, and plant fresh weight 42 DAT. The data then analyzed with analysis of variance at a significant level of 5%. If the analysis of variance was significant, the Duncan multiple range test was used at α=5%. The research results showed there was no interaction between method of application with a various dosage of paitan LOF to all of the growth parameters. The application paitan LOF showed similar growth in terms of plant height, leaf area, plant dry, and plant fresh weight. The application method of paitan LOF direct to the soil or spraying to leaves can not increase kailan plant growth.

scholarly journals VARIABILITAS GENETIK DAN HERITABILITAS KARAKTER MORFOLOGIS BEBERAPA GENOTIPE KENTANG

EUGENIA ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ventje Pangemanan ◽  
D. S. Runtunuwu ◽  
J. Pongoh
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Narrow Range ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Wide Sense ◽  
Number Of Leaves

ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the genetic variability and heritability of morphological characters of some genotypes of potato at the Seed Station in Linelean Village, Modoinding of South Minahasa Regency. The results showed that, the relatively narrow range of genotypes variance for all the characters observed. The coefficient of variance genotypes for plant height, at 14, 42 and 56 DAP (Days After Planting) was relatively narrow, whereas at 7, 21, 28, 35 and 42 DAP relatively wide. For the character of the number of leaves at 7 and 14 DAP are wide and at 21, 28, 35, 42 and 49 DAP relatively narrow. For the character of leaf area at 7 and 14 DAP were wide and at 21, 28, 35, 42 and 49 DAP relatively narrow. For the character of the number of harvest tubers per plant and weight per tuber harvest were wide. Wide sense heritability were high for all the characters observed, except for plant height at 7 and 56 DAP were classified as moderate. Keywords: genotype variance, coefficient variance of genotype and heritability ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui variabilitas genetik dan heritabilitas karakter   morfologis beberapa genotipe kentang di Balai Benih Desa Linelean Modoinding Kabupaten Minahasa Selatan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ragam genotipe tergolong sempit untuk semua karakter yang diamati. Koefisien ragam genotipe untuk karakter tinggi tanaman, pada 14, 42 dan 56 HST (Hari Setelah Tanam)  tergolong sempit, sedangkan pada 7, 21, 28, 35 dan 42 HST tergolong luas. Untuk karakter jumlah daun pada 7 dan 14 HST tergolong luas dan pada 21, 28, 35, 42 dan 49 HST tergolong sempit. Untuk karakter luas daun pada 7 dan 14 HST tergolong luas dan pada 21, 28, 35, 42 dan 49 HST tergolong sempit. Untuk karakter jumlah umbi panen per tanaman dan berat per umbi panen tergolong luas. Heritabilitas arti luas semua karakter tergolong tinggi, kecuali untuk karakter tinggi tanaman pada 7 dan 56 HST yang tergolong sedang. Eugenia Volume 19  No. 2  Agustus 2013 Kata kunci: ragam genotipe, koefisien ragam genotipe dan heritabilitas

scholarly journals Where should we draw the lines between dinocyst “species”? Morphological continua in Black Sea dinocysts

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas M. Hoyle ◽  
Manuel Sala-Pérez ◽  
Francesca Sangiorgi
Keyword(s):  
Black Sea ◽  
Genetic Difference ◽  
Morphological Variability ◽  
Intraspecific Variability ◽  
Nutrient Status ◽  
The Black Sea ◽  
Genetic Sequencing ◽  
Morphological Variations ◽  
Intermediate Phenotypes ◽  
Primary Driver

Abstract. The morphology of dinoflagellate cysts (dinocysts) is related not only to the genetics of the motile dinoflagellate from which it derives, but is also dependent on a range of environmental factors including salinity, temperature and nutrient status. Although this knowledge improves our understanding of the drivers behind dinocyst morphological variations, it makes the taxonomy governing their description somewhat complex. In basins such as the Black Sea, where environmental change can be extreme and occurs on relatively short (millennial) timescales, taxonomy becomes particularly challenging. Morphological continua can be observed between described forms, displaying a large range of intermediate phenotypes that do not necessarily correspond to any genetic difference. As these morphological nuances may preserve information about palaeoenvironments, it is important to find a systematic method of characterising morphotypes. Here, we show a dinocyst matrix within which dinocysts are described according to their similarity to (or difference from) described forms based on key descriptive parameters. In the example set out here, cyst shape and degree of process and/or ectophragm development are taken as two key parameters in Pyxidinopsis psilata and Spiniferites cruciformis, and can allow the description of intermediate forms even though the definitions do not overlap. We review some frequently occurring morphotypes and propose that using matrices to show the gradual variation between endmember forms is the most pragmatic approach until cyst–theca studies and genetic sequencing can be used to demonstrate relationships between genotypes and morphotypes. As prior studies propose salinity to be a primary driver of intraspecific variability, the endmembers presented may represent salinity extremes within an overall brackish environment. Although we cannot assign each morphotype to a value or a range of an environmental parameter (e.g. salinity) as the different morphotypes can occur in the same sample, using this matrix allows preservation of information about morphological variability without creating taxonomic categories that are likely to require alteration if genetic evidence becomes available.

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