scholarly journals Analysis of Genetic Diversity within Nepalese Maize Populations Using SSR Markers

1970 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dil Bahadur Gurung ◽  
Maria Luz C George ◽  
Quirino D Dela Cruz

Information on genetic diversity and relationships among breeding materials is necessary for hybrid maize breeding. Four open-pollinated varieties were analyzed using SSR markers to determine the genetic diversity within the varieties. In each variety, 15 individuals were genotyped with 30 SSR markers. Average heterozygosity percentage of the varieties was 45.07%, ranging from 35.23% in Rampur Composite to 54.64% in Khumal Yellow, indicating the higher level of heterozygosity in these two varieties. An average PIC value across all the polymorphic SSR loci was 0.50; which ranged from 0.47 in Manakamana-2 to 0.52 in Khumal Yellow and Arun-4. At the genotype level, the range was from 0.07 in umc1161 to 0.84 in umc1136. The total number of alleles detected was 415 for 30 SSR markers in 60 genotypes. The unique and common alleles detected respectively were 27 and 71. The average number of alleles per locus was 3.45 among the varieties, ranging from 3.21in Manakamana-2 to 3.76 in Khumal Yellow. Average gene diversity across the varieties was 0.54 and ranged from 0.51 in Manakamana-2 to 0.56 in Khumal Yellow and Arun-4. The genetic similarity coefficient of all individuals among the varieties was seen at 0.35.The MRD values were higher between Arun-4 and Manakamana-2 (0.290) and low between Khumal Yellow and Rampur Composite (0.221). Estimate of genetic distances among the varieties showed that Rampur Composite, Khumal Yellow, and Manakamana-2 were closely related sharing the similar genetic backgrounds, whereas Arun-4 was genetically more distantly related. Efforts are being made for the development and evaluation of inbred lines from these distantly related maize varieties for developing high yielding maize hybrids. Key Words: genetic diversity; maize hybrid; SSR markers DOI: 10.3126/njst.v11i0.4082Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 11 (2010) 1-8

Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 926 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dainis Ruņģis ◽  
Solveiga Luguza ◽  
Endijs Bāders ◽  
Vilnis Šķipars ◽  
Āris Jansons

Forest ecosystems in Europe are expected to experience changes in temperature and water regimes associated with increased risks of extreme environmental events and disasters. Genetic diversity and relatedness has been linked to resilience of forest stands and landscapes. Genetic diversity indicators were compared between a Norway spruce population naturally regenerated after extensive windthrow and Norway spruce progeny populations derived from two seed orchards. In addition, genetic diversity in an undisturbed stand in a long established national park and a spruce genetic resource stand were analyzed. Populations were genotyped at 11 simple sequence repeat (SSR) loci. Average genetic diversity indicators were similar across populations. However, the total number of alleles, average number of alleles over all loci, effective number of alleles, average gene diversity, and average allelic richness were highest in the naturally regenerated population and lowest in one of the seed orchard progeny populations. The genetic diversity in progeny from seed orchards used for stand renewal is comparable to the genetic diversity in naturally regenerated stands. However, fluctuations in seed production between years can have a large impact on genetic diversity in seed orchard progeny. The use of improved Norway spruce germplasm deployed via clonal seed orchards for forest renewal can maintain similar levels of genetic diversity compared to naturally regenerated stands, while also increasing production and timber quality.


2001 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 31-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Moioli ◽  
A. Georgoudis ◽  
F. Napolitano ◽  
G. Catillo ◽  
S. Lucioli ◽  
...  

SummaryThe present study is a first step of a global project aiming at the estimation of the genetic distances and relationships among buffalo breeds and sub-populations and the investigation of the production potential and adaptability of different buffalo genotypes in various environments.Genetic diversity of Italian and Greek buffalo populations was estimated on the basis of allele frequencies at nine polymorphic microsatellite loci: CSSM43, CSSM38, DRB3, D21S4, CYP21, CSSM47, CSSM60, CSSM36 and CSSM33. The number of detected alleles per locus varied from two (D21S4) to thirteen (CSSM47). Allele frequency distribution was similar in the two populations, which have the same alleles at the highest frequency at all loci, except loci CSSM47 and CSSM60. Average gene diversity over all loci was 0.60. Across-loci average gene diversity increased with the number of alleles. Observed average heterozygosity was 0.167 and 0.177 in the Italian and Greek populations, respectively. The degree of differentiation between Italian and Greek buffalo was moderate and estimated at 0.021 ± 0.009.


2013 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 101-110
Author(s):  
Martina Hudcovicová ◽  
Katarína Ondreičková ◽  
Pavol Hauptvogel ◽  
Ján Kraic

Abstract A set of 33 wheat EST-SSR markers was designed and 18 from them were polymorphic and used for assessment of genetic diversity within 36 introduced genotypes of hexaploid bread wheat. Altogether 105 alleles were detected, in average 3.18 alleles per locus. Maximum number of alleles 14 was detected at the locus TDI389708. Five the most polymorphic markers were used for the evaluation and comparison of genetic variation within 46 domestic (Slovak) wheat genotypes and 36 introduced (foreign) wheat genotypes. The number of alleles per used primer pair within domestic genotypes varied from 7 to 19, with an average of 13.2 alleles, an average gene diversity 0.846 and PIC 0.980 per locus. The number of alleles per primer within introduced genotypes varied from 7 to 14, with an average of 10.8 alleles, an average gene diversity 0.780 and PIC 0.958 per locus. The level of polymorphism in EST- SSRs was sufficient for discrimination between genotypes and variation within domestic genotypes was slightly higher than in introduced genotypes. Variation revealed by 5 selected EST-SSR markers clustered genotypes according to origin. Domestic and introduced wheats were grouped distinctly into two separate groups.


2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
M Moniruzzaman ◽  
RM Saiem ◽  
RM Emon ◽  
MS Haque ◽  
NR Saha ◽  
...  

Soil salinity is a major constraint to soybean production. Five soybean genotypes were grown in pots with hydroponic culture under control and different salt stressed conditions to observe salt tolerance capacity on the basis of phenotypic screening and measure genetic diversity and relatedness among the genotypes. Minimum effects of salinity on root and shoot length was observed in Binasoyben-3, GC840 and Binasoyben-5at different salt stresses. Root dry weight and shoot dry weight of different soybean genotypes under different salt stresses were depicted. The highest reduction in root weight was noted in Binasoybean-1. The same genotypes were used to assess genetic diversity among them with simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. A total of 33 alleles were detected among 5 soybean genotypes by using 10SSR markers. The number of alleles per locus ranged from 2 to 5, with an average of 3.33 alleles across the 10 loci. Rare alleles were observed at 10 SSR loci with an average of 2.8 alleles per locus. In this experiment, two SSR loci were found to be null alleles. The average values of null allele were 0.2. PIC values ranged from 0.27 in Satt184 to 0.77 in Satt339 with the average value of 0.56.The major allele frequency of the most common allele at each locus ranged from 0.80 in Satt184 to 0.20 in Satt339with a mean frequency of 0.48. The size of the different major alleles at different loci ranged from 173 bp for Satt509 to 407 bp for Satt339. The highest gene diversity (0.80) was observed in loci Satt339 and the lowest gene diversity (0.32) was observed in loci Satt184 with the mean diversity of 0.61. The lowest genetic distance (0.60) was observed in Asset vs Binasoybean-3 and Binasoybean-5 vs Binasoybean-3. The highest genetic distance (1.0) was observed between a numbers of genotype pairs with GC840 vs Asset. The UPGMA cluster analysis led to the grouping of the 5 genotypes into two major clusters. GC840, an advanced line identified to be salt tolerant, together with Binasoybean-5 and Binasoybean-3 clustered in the same sub group. The results from morphological and molecular study suggested that GC840 and Binasoybean-3 are moderately tolerant to salt stress. Progressive Agriculture 30 (1): 1-9, 2019


Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofei Long ◽  
Yuhao Weng ◽  
Siqin Liu ◽  
Zhaodong Hao ◽  
Yu Sheng ◽  
...  

Surviving relict populations of species that were more widespread in ancient times can teach us a lot, such as evolution and genetic differentiation. One such relict plant is Liriodendron, of which populations remain in China (L. chinense (Hemsl.) Sarg.) and the USA (L. tulipifera L.). Studying the genetic structure of these populations would give insight into the genetic differentiation and the breeding strategy. In this work, we developed and characterized 29 novel simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers based on expressed sequence tags (ESTs) from hybrid Liriodendron (Liriodendron chinense × tulipifera) callus. In total, 29 SSRs with perfect primer-designed were used to assess genetic diversity and differentiation. The set of polymorphic EST-SSR loci was identified in 48 Liriodendron individuals, represented by 35 individuals sampled from 14 provenances of L. chinense and 13 individuals sampled from 5 provenances of L. tulipifera. Our results indicated that L. chinense populations possess slightly higher genetic diversity than L. tulipifera populations. Based on genetic distances, 48 Liriodendron individuals clustered into three groups (the eastern China L. chinense, the western China L. chinense and L. tulipifera), although the STRUCTURE analysis of the Liriodendron populations revealed just two clear genetic clusters (L. chinense and L. tulipifera). Among these 29 novel markers, ESSR119 showed an obvious species-specific characteristic which can be very useful in marker-assisted selection (MAS). In general, all these EST-SSR markers may have agronomic potential and constitute a basis for future studies on the identification, innovation, and even preservation of Liriodendron germplasms.


2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaerani Chaerani ◽  
Nurul Hidayatun ◽  
Dwinita Wikan Utami

<p>Genetic Diversity of 50 Soybean Accessions Based on Ten<br />Microsatellite Markers. Chaerani, Nurul Hidayatun, and<br />Dwinita W. Utami. Soybean accessions in germplasm<br />collection have increased in number as a result of<br />exploration, introduction as well as development or release<br />of new commercial varieties. This complicates accurate and<br />reliable evaluation of an accession for purposes of utilization<br />in breeding program and discrimination of a new<br />commercial variety for purposes of plant variety protection.<br />The aims of this study were to identify the genetic diversity<br />of soybean germplasm to complement the existing<br />phenotypic database as the basis for efficient management<br />and accurate discrimination of commercial varieties, and to<br />identify potential parents for hybridizations. Fifty soybean<br />accessions consisting of 12 released varieties, 32 local<br />varieties, and 6 introductions were analyzed using<br />microsatellite DNA markers based on semi-automatic sizing<br />system. A total of 86 alleles were detected with the number<br />of alleles per locus ranged from 4 to 16. Rare alleles were<br />detected at a rate of 53% which was shown by 68% of the<br />genotypes. Informativeness of the microsatellite markers as<br />measured by the average gene diversity (D) or<br />polymorphism information content (PIC) was 0.60 and 0.58,<br />respectively. A heterozygosity level of 0.09 as detected by<br />seven loci was observed among 64% of the genotypes. The<br />average genetic distance among the genotypes was 0.56,<br />which indicated the relatively low polymorphism among the<br />analyzed soybean germplasm. Four microsatellites that<br />showed a high D or PIC value (over 0.75) were able to<br />discriminate between accession reliably. Each soybean<br />accession had different DNA microsatellite fingerprint which<br />can be used for accurate discrimination to complement the<br />previous conventional characterizations. UPGMA clustering<br />separated the 50 accessions into 10 major clusters, which<br />showed no clear pattern of clustering according to varietal<br />group or geographical origin. Genetic similarity data<br />identified five clusters and 15 genotypes with highest intercluster<br />or inter-genotype genetic distances which are<br />potential candidates to be exploited as parents in<br />hybridizations for development of new commercial varieties.</p>


Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1090
Author(s):  
Xiuhua Shang ◽  
Roger J. Arnold ◽  
Zhihua Wu ◽  
Peijian Zhang ◽  
Guo Liu ◽  
...  

Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehn. is one of the most morphologically and genetically variable Eucalyptus species. Growth, Leptocybe invasa Fisher & La Salle susceptibility, pilodyn penetration and other traits up to age 36 months were assessed in a seed source/family trial in China comprising 112 seedlots representing five natural stand and six exotic seed sources. Genetic diversity and population structure of this trial population were also analyzed using 48 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. The key objective was to examine whether the genomic data could provide value over information obtained from just quantitative trait data. Significant genetic variation was found among seed sources and among families within seed sources for most quantitative traits. The ratio of variance among seed sources to variance among families within seed sources, based on variances estimated from quantitative trait data, varied from 0.1% (height at 9 months) up to 75.2% (bark thickness). Equivalent ratios estimated from the AMOVA on SSR loci data were similar for height (ages 24 and 36 months) and also pilodyn penetration at 36 months, but not for 9-month height or 36-month bark thickness. From 48 SSR loci examined, the genetic differentiation coefficient (among seed sources) was 0.086, indicating low genetic differentiation among seed sources. While overall genetic diversity in the trial population examined was high, the levels within the different seed sources varied markedly. Prior to this study, genetic distances among families from the three exotic seed sources (from domesticated Indian populations) in the trial, along with their genetic distances from, and relatedness to, families from five natural stand seed sources (Australian) in the trial were unknown. The SSR loci data removed uncertainties and revealed that the exotic sources increased the breadth of genetic origins represented in the trial population—information that could not have been obtained from just the quantitative trait data.


Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 182
Author(s):  
Jan Bocianowski ◽  
Kamila Nowosad ◽  
Barbara Wróbel ◽  
Piotr Szulc

Microsatellite or simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers have wide applicability for genetic analysis in crop plant improvement strategies. Marker-assisted selection is an important tool for plant breeders to increase the efficiency of a breeding process, especially for multigenic traits, highly influenced by the environment. In this paper, the relationships between SSR markers and 26 quantitative traits of hybrid maize varieties (Zea mays L.) were analyzed. Association analyses were performed based on 30 SSR primers in a set of thirteen hybrid maize varieties. A total of 112 SSR markers were detected in these genotypes. The number of alleles per locus ranged from 1 to 17, with the average number of alleles per locus equal to 3.7. The number of molecular markers associated with observed traits ranged from 1 (for the number of kernels in row, ears weight and fresh weight of one plant) to 14 (for damage of maize caused by P. nubilalis) in 2016 as well as from 1 (for soil plant analysis development—SPAD, the number of grains in ear and fresh weight of one plant) to 12 (for carotenoids content) in 2017. The sum of statistically significant associations between SSR markers and at least one trait was equal to one hundred sixty in 2016 as well as one hundred twenty-five in 2017. Marker trait associations (MTAs) were found on the basis of regression analysis. The proportion of the total phenotypic variances of individual traits explained by the marker ranged from 24.4% to 77.7% in the first year of study and from 24.3% to 77.9% in 2017. Twenty-two SSR markers performed a significant effect on at least one tested trait in both years of experiment. The three markers (phi021/4, phi036/3, and phi061/2) can be a good tool in marker-assisted selection because they allow simultaneous selection for multiple traits in both years of study, such as the number of kernels in row and the number of grains in ear (phi021/4), the number of plant after germination, the number of plants before harvest, and the number of ears (phi036/3), as well as moisture of grain and length of ears (phi061/2).


2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 247
Author(s):  
Soheila GHOLIZADEH ◽  
Reza DARVISHZADEH ◽  
Babak ABDOLLAHI MANDOULAKANI ◽  
Iraj BERNOUSI ◽  
Seyed Reza ALAVI ◽  
...  

Characterization of genetic diversity has long been a major goal in tobacco breeding programs. Information on genetic diversity is essential for a rational use of genetic resources. In the present study, the genetic variation among 72 flue-cured tobacco genotypes was evaluated using microsatellite markers (SSRs). A set of 104 alleles was generated at 30 SSR loci. The mean number of alleles per locus (na) and the effective allele number (ne) were 3.467 and 2.358, respectively. The expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.29 to 0.75 with average of 0.54. Several methods were used to construct the similarity matrices and dendrograms. The co-phenetic correlation coefficient, which is a measure of the correlation between the similarities represented on the dendrograms and the actual degree of similarity, was calculated for each dendrogram. Among the different methods, the highest value (r=0.76368) was observed for the UPGMA created based on Jaccard’s similarity coefficients. The genetic similarity among the tobacco genotypes calculated by using Jaccard’s similarity coefficient ranged from 0.08 to 0.84, suggesting the presence of high molecular genetic variability among the studied tobacco genotypes. Based on UPGMA clustering method all studied flue-cured tobacco genotypes, except for ‘Glustinusa Rasht’, were placed in three distinct groups. We observed an obvious heterotic pattern in the studied flue-cured germplasm corresponding to genetic distances and classification dendrogram, which persuades exploitation of heterosis in flue-cured tobaccos.


2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 156
Author(s):  
Surti Kurniasih ◽  
Rubiyo Rubiyo ◽  
Asep Setiawan ◽  
Agus Purwantara ◽  
Sudarsono Sudarsono

<p>Microsatellite or simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers have proven to be an excellent tool for cultivar identification, pedigree analysis, and genetic distance evaluations among organisms. The objectives of this research were to characterize cacao collection of Indonesian Coffee and Cacao Research Institute (ICCRI) and to analyze their genetic diversity using SSR markers. In this research, 39 SSR primer pairs were used to amplify genomic DNA of 29 cacao clones. Amplified SSR fragments for each primer pair were scored as individual band and used to determine genetic distance among evaluated cacao clones. Results of the experiment indicated that all SSR primer pairs evaluated were able to produce SSR markers for 29 cacao clones. The results also indicated that 34 out of 39 microsatellite loci evaluated were polymorphic, while 5 others were monomorphic. The total number of observed alleles among 29 clones was 132. Number of alleles per locus ranged from 4-8, with an average of 5.5 alelles per locus. Results of data analysis indicated that the PIC value was 0.665, the observed heterozigosity (Ho) was 0.651, and the gene diversity (He) was 0.720. The PIC, Ho, and He values were considered high. Genetic distances were evaluated using NTSys version 2.1 and dendrogram was constructed. Results of analysis indicated that 12 cacao clones evaluated were clustered in the first group with diversity coefficient of &lt; 3.75. Nine cacao clones were in the second group but with the same value of diversity coefficient (&lt;7.50). The rest of the cacao clones were in the third group with diversity coefficient of&gt;7.50. Based on those finding, all SSR primer pairs evaluated could be used to analyze cacao genome and be useful for genetic diversity analysis of cacao germplasm. The SSR marker analysis in ICCRI cacao collections resulted in high PIC, high observed heterozygosity, and high genetic diversity.</p><p>Key words: Theobroma cacao L, microsatelite, molecular marker, genetic diversity, heterozygosity</p><p> </p><p><strong>Abstrak</strong></p><p>Marka mikrosatelit atau sekuens sederhana berulang (simple sequence repeat = SSR) terbukti merupakan alat yang bagus untuk identifikasi kultivar, analisis pedigree, dan evaluasi jarak genetik berbagai organisme. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk:1) karakterisasi kakao koleksi Pusat penelitian Kopi dan Kakao Indonesia menggunakan marka SSR dan 2) analisis keragaman genetik klon-klon kakao koleksi dengan menggunakan marka SSR. Dalam penelitian ini, 39 pasangan primer SSR telah digunakan untuk amplifikasi DNA genomik dari 29 klon kakao. Skoring pita SSR hasil amplifikasi menggunakan masing-masing pasangan primer dilakukan secara terpisah dan digunakan untuk menentukan jarak genetik di antara klon kakao yang dievaluasi. Hasil percobaan menunjukkan bahwa semua pasangan primer SSR yang digunakan mampu menghasilkan pita DNA hasil amplifikasi (marka SSR) untuk 29 klon kakao yang diuji. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa 34 dari 39 lokus SSR yang dianalisis bersifat polimorfik sedangkan lima primer yang lain bersifat monomorfik. Dari 29 klon kakao yang dievaluasi, telah berhasil diamplifikasi sebanyak 132 alel, dengan kisaran antara 4-8 alel/lokus. Rataan jumlah alel per lokus sebanyak 5,50. Hasil analisis data yang dilakukan juga menunjukkan nilai PIC untuk marka SSR yang digunakan sebesar 0,665. Untuk populasi klon kakao yang dievaluasi, diperoleh nilai rataan heterosigositas pengamatan (Ho) sebesar 0,651 dan rataan diversitas gen (He) sebesar 0,720. Nilai PIC Ho dan He yang didapat tergolong tinggi. Berdasarkan analisis keragaman dengan menggunakan program NTSys, diperoleh hasil 12 klon kakao berada dalam grup pertama (koefisien keragaman&lt;3,75) dan9 klon berada dalam grup kedua, dengan koefisien keragaman &lt; 7,50. Sedangkan klon-klon lainnya mempunyai koefisien keragaman &gt; 7,50. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan analisis data disimpulkan bahwa marka SSR dapat digunakan untuk menganalisis keragaman genetik plasma nutfah kakao. Tingkat polimorfisme yang dihasilkan marka SSR relatif tinggi. Tingkat heterosigositas plasma nutfah kakao koleksi Puslit Kopi dan Kakao Indonesiarelatif tinggi, dan keragaman genetiknyacukup tinggi.</p><p>Kata kunci : Theobroma cacao L, mikrosatelit, marka molekuler, keragaman genetik, heterosigositas</p>


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