scholarly journals Novel Microsatellite Markers Used for Determining Genetic Diversity and Tracing of Wild and Farmed Populations of the Amazonian Giant Fish Arapaima gigas

Genes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 1324
Author(s):  
Paola Fabiana Fazzi-Gomes ◽  
Jonas da Paz Aguiar ◽  
Diego Marques ◽  
Gleyce Fonseca Cabral ◽  
Fabiano Cordeiro Moreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Microsatellite Markers ◽  
Amazon Basin ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Genetic Management ◽  
Genetic Structuring ◽  
Environmental Pressures ◽  
National Regulation ◽  
Arapaima Gigas

The Amazonian symbol fish Arapaima gigas is the only living representative of the Arapamidae family. Environmental pressures and illegal fishing threaten the species’ survival. To protect wild populations, a national regulation must be developed for the management of A. gigas throughout the Amazon basin. Moreover, the reproductive genetic management and recruitment of additional founders by aquaculture farms are needed to mitigate the damage caused by domestication. To contribute to the sustainable development, we investigated the genetic diversity of wild and cultivated populations of A. gigas and developed a panel composed by 12 microsatellite markers for individual and population genetic tracing. We analyzed 368 samples from three wild and four farmed populations. The results revealed low rates of genetic diversity in all populations, loss of genetic diversity and high inbreeding rates in farmed populations, and genetic structuring among wild and farmed populations. Genetic tracing using the 12 microsatellite markers was effective, and presented a better performance in identifying samples at the population level. The 12-microsatellite panel is appliable to the legal aspects of the trade of the A. gigas, such as origin discrimination, reproductive genetic management by DNA profiling, and evaluation and monitoring of genetic diversity.

scholarly journals Pollen-mediated gene flow ensures connectivity among spatially discrete sub-populations of Phalaenopsis pulcherrima, a tropical food-deceptive orchid

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhe Zhang ◽  
Stephan W. Gale ◽  
Ji-Hong Li ◽  
Gunter A. Fischer ◽  
Ming-Xun Ren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Gene Flow ◽  
Polynomial Regression ◽  
Genetic Erosion ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Hainan Island ◽  
Paternity Analysis ◽  
Genetic Structuring ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
High Genetic Diversity

Abstract Background Gene flow in plants via pollen and seeds is asymmetrical at different geographic scales. Orchid seeds are adapted to long-distance wind dispersal but pollinium transfer is often influenced by pollinator behavior. We combined field studies with an analysis of genetic diversity among 155 physically mapped adults and 1105 F1 seedlings to evaluate the relative contribution of pollen and seed dispersal to overall gene flow among three sub-populations of the food-deceptive orchid Phalaenopsis pulcherrima on Hainan Island, China. Results Phalaenopsis pulcherrima is self-sterile and predominantly outcrossing, resulting in high population-level genetic diversity, but plants are clumped and exhibit fine-scale genetic structuring. Even so, we detected low differentiation among sub-populations, with polynomial regression analysis suggesting gene flow via seed to be more restricted than that via pollen. Paternity analysis confirmed capsules of P. pulcherrima to each be sired by a single pollen donor, probably in part facilitated by post-pollination stigma obfuscation, with a mean pollen flow distance of 272.7 m. Despite limited sampling, we detected no loss of genetic diversity from one generation to the next. Conclusions Outcrossing mediated by deceptive pollination and self-sterility promote high genetic diversity in P. pulcherrima. Long-range pollinia transfer ensures connectivity among sub-populations, offsetting the risk of genetic erosion at local scales.

scholarly journals High genetic diversity and connectivity in Colossoma macropomum in the Amazon basin revealed by microsatellite markers

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Fazzi-Gomes ◽  
Sávio Guerreiro ◽  
Glauber David Almeida Palheta ◽  
Nuno Filipe Alves Correa de Melo ◽  
Sidney Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Microsatellite Markers ◽  
Amazon Basin ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
Colossoma Macropomum

scholarly journals Genetic Subdivision of Chemosynthetic Endosymbionts of Solemya velum along the Southern New England Coast

2009 ◽  
Vol 75 (18) ◽  
pp. 6005-6007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank J. Stewart ◽  
Alan Hyun Y. Baik ◽  
Colleen M. Cavanaugh
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
New England ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Genetic Structuring ◽  
Bacterial Endosymbiont ◽  
Southern New England ◽  
Genetic Subdivision ◽  
Mitochondrial Genotype ◽  
Solemya Velum

ABSTRACT Population-level genetic diversity in the obligate symbiosis between the bivalve Solemya velum and its thioautotrophic bacterial endosymbiont was examined. Distinct populations along the New England coast shared a single mitochondrial genotype but were fixed for unique symbiont genotypes, indicating high levels of symbiont genetic structuring and potential symbiont-host decoupling.

scholarly journals Molecular Characterization of Lates niloticus (Perciformes, Latidae) Populations from three Nigerian Waterbodies using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA and Microsatellite Markers

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
K. E. Ogbuebunu ◽  
M. O. Awodiran
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
Gene Flow ◽  
Microsatellite Markers ◽  
Random Amplified Polymorphic Dna ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Effective Number ◽  
Lates Niloticus ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Thirty Lates niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) from three Nigerian waterbodies were genotyped on six RAPD primers and five microsatellites loci. RAPD revealed that effective number of alleles (AE) at population level per locus was within the range of 1.641 ± 0.066 to 1.645 ± 0.041 while the mean number of alleles (AN) across populations equals 2.000. Characterization on five microsatellites loci revealed genetic diversity within and among studied populations. Observed heterozygousity (HO) was within the range of 0.317 ± 0.335 to 0.523 ± 0.315 while expected heterozygousity (HE) was within the range of 0.414 ± 0.306 to 0.715 ± 0.097. Proportion of differentiation (FST) within populations was 0.236. Overall gene flow (Nm) among populations equals 0.806. This study established the successful use of RAPD and microsatellite as tools for studying population structure of fish species, especially L. niloticus. Thus, it can be concluded that L. niloticus in the three (3) sampled Nigerian waterbodies is undergoing evolution.

scholarly journals Contrasting effects of local environment and grazing pressure on the genetic diversity and structure of Artemisia frigida

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khurelpurev Oyundelger ◽  
Veit Herklotz ◽  
Dörte Harpke ◽  
Batlai Oyuntsetseg ◽  
Karsten Wesche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Isolation By Distance ◽  
Grazing Intensity ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
Grazing Pressure ◽  
Climatic Gradient ◽  
Genetic Structuring ◽  
Artemisia Frigida ◽  
Genetic Diversity And Structure

AbstractDrylands count among the most globally extensive biomes, and while many desert and dry rangeland ecosystems are under threat, genetic structures of dryland species are still rarely studied. Artemisia frigida is one of the most widely distributed plant species in the temperate rangelands of Eurasia and North America, and it also dominates in many habitats of Mongolia due to its tolerance to low temperatures, drought and disturbance. Local environmental conditions and grazing pressure can influence species performance and affect spatial patterns of genetic diversity in contrasting ways, and our study set out to evaluate such effects on the genetic diversity and structure of A. frigida. We first developed new species-specific Simple Sequence Repeats (SSRs) markers using whole genome sequencing. We then analysed 11 populations of A. frigida that had been sampled along a large climatic gradient in Mongolia, which were sub-structured according to three levels of grazing intensity. Estimates of genetic diversity at the population level were high (HO = 0.56, HE = 0.73) and tended to increase with higher precipitation and soil nutrient availability. Grazing had no effect on genetic diversity, however, a high number of grazing-specific indicator alleles was found at grazed sites. Genetic differentiation among populations was extremely low (global GST = 0.034). Analysis of Molecular Variance revealed 5% variance between populations along the climatic gradient, with 3% of the variance being partitioned among different grazing intensity levels. We found no relationship between geographic and genetic distances, and thus no isolation by distance in this widely distributed species. The relatively low genetic structuring suggests that considerable gene flow exists among A. frigida populations across the rangelands of Mongolia, in spite of the pervasive grazing in the region.

scholarly journals Genetic Markers for Species Conservation and Timber Tracking: Development of Microsatellite Primers for the Tropical African Tree Species Prioria balsamifera and Prioria oxyphylla

Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1037 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanden Abeele ◽  
Hardy ◽  
Beeckman ◽  
Ilondea ◽  
Janssens
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Microsatellite Markers ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Spatial Genetic Structure ◽  
Species Conservation ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Timber Tracking ◽  
Polymorphic Microsatellite ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Two Populations

Research Highlights: Two novel sets of polymorphic microsatellite markers were developed for Prioria balsamifera and Prioria oxyphylla through high-throughput sequencing. Validation in two populations of each species proved the utility of the developed primers to estimate genetic diversity at population level. Background and Objectives: Prioria balsamifera and Prioria oxyphylla are tropical tree species from Central Africa. They produce a high-quality, multi-purpose timber that is of great interest to the international market. Prioria balsamifera has been included as ‘endangered’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. In order to set up adequate management plans and facilitate timber tracking, knowledge on the genetic diversity at population level is needed. Therefore, we aim to develop microsatellite markers that can be used for species conservation, forensics, plant breeding and population genetics studies. Materials and Methods: Genomic DNA of P. balsamifera and P. oxyphylla was sequenced on an Illumina NextSeq platform (Illumina Inc., San Diego, CA, USA), generating 829,421 and 772,018 paired-end reads that contained 7148 and 7004 microsatellite sequences, respectively. The QDD-pipeline was used to design primers, which were tested for amplification in two populations of each species. Cross-species amplification was tested in all seven African Prioria species. Results: For P. balsamifera, 16 polymorphic microsatellite markers were developed and combined in three multiplexes. Inbreeding appeared to be absent but genetic diversity was low in both populations. For P. oxyphylla, 15 polymorphic microsatellite markers were developed and combined in three multiplexes. Genetic diversity was low in both populations and estimated null allele frequencies were high for multiple loci. Cross-species amplification tests demonstrated the occurrence of conserved loci that amplified for most of the African Prioria species. Conclusions: The microsatellite markers prove to be useful for estimating genetic diversity at population level. These novel markers can be used to study gene flow and spatial genetic structure in Prioria species, which is needed to set up proper conservation guidelines and to prevent genetic erosion.

scholarly journals Conservation strategies for Arapaima gigas (Schinz, 1822) and the Amazonian várzea ecosystem

2007 ◽  
Vol 67 (4 suppl) ◽  
pp. 909-917 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Hrbek ◽  
M. Crossa ◽  
IP. Farias
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Spatial Autocorrelation ◽  
Amazon Basin ◽  
Isolation By Distance ◽  
Genetic Exchange ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Spatial Autocorrelation Analysis ◽  
Autocorrelation Analysis ◽  
Arapaima Gigas

In the present study we report a spatial autocorrelation analysis of molecular data obtained for Arapaima gigas, and the implication of this study for conservation and management. Arapaima is an important, but critically over-exploited giant food fish of the Amazonian várzea. Analysis of 14 variable microsatellite loci and 2,347 bp of mtDNA from 126 individuals sampled in seven localities within the Amazon basin suggests that Arapaima forms a continuous population with extensive genetic exchange among localities. Weak effect of isolation-by-distance is observed in microsatellite data, but not in mtDNA data. Spatial autocorrelation analysis of genetic and geographic data suggests that genetic exchange is significantly restricted at distances greater than 2,500 km. We recommend implementing a source-sink metapopulation management and conservation model by proposing replicate high quality várzea reserves in the upper, central, and lower Amazon basin. This conservation strategy would: 1) preserve all of the current genetic diversity of Arapaima; 2) create a set of reserves to supply immigrants for locally depleted populations; 3) preserve core várzea areas in the Amazon basin on which many other species depend. We stress that conservation strategies should not only preserve current genetic diversity, but also the evolutionary processes which have generated the observed patterns.

Genetic diversity based on microsatellite markers in five Nile tilapia strains

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Hongwei ◽  
Li Zhong ◽  
Luo Xiangzhong ◽  
Wang Changzhong ◽  
Hu Guangfu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Microsatellite Markers ◽  
Nile Tilapia

Evolutionary genetics of small populations

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Frankham ◽  
Jonathan D. Ballou ◽  
Katherine Ralls ◽  
Mark D. B. Eldridge ◽  
Michele R. Dudash ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Size ◽  
Evolutionary Genetics ◽  
Small Population ◽  
Small Populations ◽  
Effective Population ◽  
Genetic Management ◽  
Evolutionary Genetic ◽  
Loss Of Genetic Diversity ◽  
Number Of Individuals

Genetic management of fragmented populations involves the application of evolutionary genetic theory and knowledge to alleviate problems due to inbreeding and loss of genetic diversity in small population fragments. Populations evolve through the effects of mutation, natural selection, chance (genetic drift) and gene flow (migration). Large outbreeding, sexually reproducing populations typically contain substantial genetic diversity, while small populations typically contain reduced levels. Genetic impacts of small population size on inbreeding, loss of genetic diversity and population differentiation are determined by the genetically effective population size, which is usually much smaller than the number of individuals.

scholarly journals Stand out from the Crowd: Small-Scale Genetic Structuring in the Endemic Sicilian Pond Turtle

Diversity ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 343
Author(s):  
Luca Vecchioni ◽  
Federico Marrone ◽  
Marco Arculeo ◽  
Uwe Fritz ◽  
Melita Vamberger
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Microsatellite Loci ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
Geographical Pattern ◽  
Genetic Structuring ◽  
Pond Turtle ◽  
Emys Trinacris ◽  
Polymorphic Microsatellite ◽  
Entire Distribution

The geographical pattern of genetic diversity was investigated in the endemic Sicilian pond turtle Emys trinacris across its entire distribution range, using 16 microsatellite loci. Overall, 245 specimens of E. trinacris were studied, showing high polymorphic microsatellite loci, with allele numbers ranging from 7 to 30. STRUCTURE and GENELAND analyses showed a noteworthy, geographically based structuring of the studied populations in five well-characterized clusters, supported by a moderate degree of genetic diversity (FST values between 0.075 and 0.160). Possible explanations for the genetic fragmentation observed are provided, where both natural and human-mediated habitat fragmentation of the Sicilian wetlands played a major role in this process. Finally, some conservation and management suggestions aimed at preventing the loss of genetic variability of the species are briefly reported, stressing the importance of considering the five detected clusters as independent Management Units.

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