scholarly journals Genotyping-by-Sequencing Enhances Genetic Diversity Analysis of Crested Wheatgrass [Agropyron cristatum (L.) Gaertn.]

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 2587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiran Baral ◽  
Bruce Coulman ◽  
Bill Biligetu ◽  
Yong-Bi Fu

Molecular characterization of unsequenced plant species with complex genomes is now possible by genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) using recent next generation sequencing technologies. This study represents the first use of GBS application to sample genome-wide variants of crested wheatgrass [Agropyron cristatum (L.) Gaertn.] and assess the genetic diversity present in 192 genotypes from 12 tetraploid lines. Bioinformatic analysis identified 45,507 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers in this outcrossing grass species. The model-based Bayesian analysis revealed four major clusters of the samples assayed. The diversity analysis revealed 15.8% of SNP variation residing among the 12 lines, and 12.1% SNP variation present among four genetic clusters identified by the Bayesian analysis. The principal coordinates analysis and dendrogram were able to distinguish four lines of Asian origin from Canadian cultivars and breeding lines. These results serve as a valuable resource for understanding genetic variability, and will aid in the genetic improvement of this outcrossing polyploid grass species for forage production. These findings illustrate the potential of GBS application in the characterization of non-model polyploid plants with complex genomes.

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 1488-1494
Author(s):  
A. Prasanth ◽  
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W. Mohanavel ◽  
D. Jaganathan ◽  
M. Boopathi ◽  
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Aim: The present study aimed at measuring the genetic diversity of a set of 219 sorghum accessions differing in their grain colour. Methodology: About 219 diverse sorghum lines differing in their grain colour were obtained from National Bureau of Plant Genetics Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi and genotyped using 17 SSR markers. Polymorphism information content (PIC) and allele frequency were determined using PowerMarker V3.25. Clustering and factorial analysis were performed using DARwin 6.0. GenAlex version 6.5 was used to perform Principal Coordinates Analysis (PCoA) and AMOVA. Diversity analysis was performed by using Darwin. Results: Genotyping of 219 sorghum accessions using 17 SSR markers produced a total of 399 alleles with an average PIC value of 0.85 and gene diversity of 0.87. Highest allele frequency was observed for the marker, Xtxp 265 whereas highest major allele frequency was observed in 196 accessions for the marker, Xtxp 278. Diversity analysis divided the 219 accessions into three clusters (1, 2 and 3) and genotypes belonging to same geographical origin were found to be clustered together. Interpretation: SSR marker based genetic diversity analysis grouped 219 sorghum accessions into three clusters. Grouping and clustering of accessions was mostly based on the geographical origins with some exceptions which may be due to cross hybridisation of accessions between countries paving a way for cross gene flow.


2017 ◽  
Vol 142 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxu Yang ◽  
Yinshan Guo ◽  
Junchi Zhu ◽  
Zaozhu Niu ◽  
Guangli Shi ◽  
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Monoterpenoid metabolism and aroma compounds are influenced by genetic characteristics. Linalool, α-terpineol, nerol, and geraniol are primary monoterpenoids that have previously been studied in grape (Vitis vinifera) berries. Previous studies were restricted by the lack of relevant studies investigating population structure and the regulatory mechanism underlying monoterpenoid synthesis. In this study, a total of 1133 alleles were amplified, with each locus having on average 6.06 alleles. We also assessed the genetic variability among the genotypes based on 187 microsatellite primer pairs amplified in 96 grape genotypes. The results of the phylogenetic tree analysis showed that the grapevine accessions grouped into five genetic clusters that largely coincided with the recognized species classification and the result of principal coordinates analysis (PCoA). The molecular characterization of these accessions provides insight into genetic diversity, population structure, and linkage disequilibrium (LD) in grapevines. A total of 51 quantitative trait loci (QTLs) were detected that were significantly associated with linalool, α-terpineol, nerol, and geraniol. We found that Deoxyxylulose phosphate synthase (DXS) was located in the region UDV060 on linkage group (LG) 5, whereas Farnesyl diphosphate synthase (FPPS) and Hydroxymethylbutenyl diphosphate reductase (HDR) were located in the VLG19-I-1 and VLG3-A-1 regions, respectively. These novel QTLs will potentially assist in the screening of aroma compounds in grapevines.


2021 ◽  
Vol 118 (34) ◽  
pp. e2104315118
Author(s):  
Pasquale Tripodi ◽  
Mark Timothy Rabanus-Wallace ◽  
Lorenzo Barchi ◽  
Sandip Kale ◽  
Salvatore Esposito ◽  
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Genebanks collect and preserve vast collections of plants and detailed passport information, with the aim of preserving genetic diversity for conservation and breeding. Genetic characterization of such collections has the potential to elucidate the genetic histories of important crops, use marker–trait associations to identify loci controlling traits of interest, search for loci undergoing selection, and contribute to genebank management by identifying taxonomic misassignments and duplicates. We conducted a genomic scan with genotyping by sequencing (GBS) derived single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of 10,038 pepper (Capsicum spp.) accessions from worldwide genebanks and investigated the recent history of this iconic staple. Genomic data detected up to 1,618 duplicate accessions within and between genebanks and showed that taxonomic ambiguity and misclassification often involve interspecific hybrids that are difficult to classify morphologically. We deeply interrogated the genetic diversity of the commonly consumed Capsicum annuum to investigate its history, finding that the kinds of peppers collected in broad regions across the globe overlap considerably. The method ReMIXTURE—using genetic data to quantify the similarity between the complement of peppers from a focal region and those from other regions—was developed to supplement traditional population genetic analyses. The results reflect a vision of pepper as a highly desirable and tradable cultural commodity, spreading rapidly throughout the globe along major maritime and terrestrial trade routes. Marker associations and possible selective sweeps affecting traits such as pungency were observed, and these traits were shown to be distributed nonuniformly across the globe, suggesting that human preferences exerted a primary influence over domesticated pepper genetic structure.


2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa Ebadi ◽  
Rosa Eftekharian

Senecio vulgaris L., an annual herb belonging to the Asteraceae, is widely distributed in different regions of the world. There is no information on the intraspecific variations of the morphological and molecular features of this species. In the present investigation, we studied the morphological and genetic diversity of 81 accessions of S. vulgaris collected from 10 geographical populations. Eleven inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) primers were used for the examination of genetic variations among the populations. Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) and GST analyses revealed significant differences among the investigated populations. A significant correlation between genetic distance and geographical distance was revealed by the Mantel test. However, reticulation analysis indicated the occurrence of gene flow among most of the populations studied. Principal component analysis (PCA) plot showed that the number of capitula, length of the cauline leaf and plant height were the most variable morphological characters. Principal coordinates analysis (PCoA) plot revealed two groups of populations, according to molecular and morphological data. The results suggested the existence of possible intraspecific taxonomic ranks within this species.


2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 469-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios F. Tsanakas ◽  
Photini V. Mylona ◽  
Katerina Koura ◽  
Anthoula Gleridou ◽  
Alexios N. Polidoros

AbstractThe Greek lentil landrace ‘Eglouvis’ is cultivated continuously at the Lefkada island for more than 400 years. It has great taste, high nutritional value and high market price. In the present study, we used morphological and molecular markers to estimate genetic diversity within the landrace. Morphological analysis was based on characteristics of the seed. Molecular analysis was performed using simple sequence repeat (SSR) molecular markers in a high-resolution melting (HRM) approach. ‘Samos’ and ‘Demetra’, two of the most widely cultivated commercial lentil varieties in Greece, were used for comparisons. Morphological analysis was performed with 584 seeds randomly selected from a lot. Analysis of seed dimensions and colour distributed the samples in different categories and highlighted the phenotypic variability in ‘Eglouvis’ lentil seeds. Genetic variability was estimated from 91 individual DNA samples with 11 SSR markers using HRM analysis. Genotyping was based upon the shape of the melting curves and the difference plots; all polymerase chain reaction products were also run on agarose gels. Genetic distances of individuals and principal coordinates analysis suggested that ‘Eglouvis’ landrace has a unique genetic background that significantly differs from ‘Samos’ and ‘Demetra’ and no overlapping could be detected. Genetic variability within the ‘Eglouvis’ landrace can be considered in targeted breeding programs as a significant phytogenetic resource of lentils in Greece.


Genes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofeng Chi ◽  
Faqi Zhang ◽  
Qingbo Gao ◽  
Rui Xing ◽  
Shilong Chen

The uplift of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) had a profound impact on the plant speciation rate and genetic diversity. High genetic diversity ensures that species can survive and adapt in the face of geographical and environmental changes. The Tanggula Mountains, located in the central of the QTP, have unique geographical significance. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the Tanggula Mountains as a geographical barrier on plant genetic diversity and structure by using Lancea tibetica. A total of 456 individuals from 31 populations were analyzed using eight pairs of microsatellite makers. The total number of alleles was 55 and the number per locus ranged from 3 to 11 with an average of 6.875. The polymorphism information content (PIC) values ranged from 0.2693 to 0.7761 with an average of 0.4378 indicating that the eight microsatellite makers were efficient for distinguishing genotypes. Furthermore, the observed heterozygosity (Ho), the expected heterozygosity (He), and the Shannon information index (I) were 0.5277, 0.4949, and 0.9394, respectively, which indicated a high level of genetic diversity. We detected high genetic differentiation among all sampling sites and restricted gene flow among populations. Bayesian-based cluster analysis (STRUCTURE), principal coordinates analysis (PCoA), and Neighbor-Joining (NJ) cluster analysis based on microsatellite markers grouped the populations into two clusters: the southern branch and the northern branch. The analysis also detected genetic barriers and restricted gene flow between the two groups separated by the Tanggula Mountains. This study indicates that the geographical isolation of the Tanggula Mountains restricted the genetic connection and the distinct niches on the two sides of the mountains increased the intraspecific divergence of the plants.


2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (02) ◽  
pp. 113-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu-Chin Hysing ◽  
Torbjörn Säll ◽  
Hilde Nybom ◽  
Erland Liljeroth ◽  
Arnulf Merker ◽  
...  

The sequence-specific amplified polymorphism (S-SAP) method was used to genotype 198 Nordic bread wheat landraces and cultivars from the 19th to the 21st centuries. It was shown that theSukkula-9900-LARD retrotransposon primer was highly suitable for resolving closely related wheat materials. Cluster analysis was generally consistent with pedigree information and revealed a clear separation for growth habit but not for countries. A principal coordinates analysis (PCoA) showed a separation into different time periods (before 1910, 1910–1969 and 1970–2003). These results are consistent with the breeding history and pedigree information, indicating that little hybridization has occurred between winter and spring wheat, in contrast to frequent exchange of germplasm between the Nordic countries. Estimates of gene diversity, the PCoA results, and changes in band frequencies across time indicate that plant breeding has led to substantial genetic shifts in Nordic wheat. Diversity was reduced through selections from landraces during the early 20th century, followed by a period of relatively lower genetic diversity, and a subsequent increase and net gains in diversity from the late 1960s onwards through the use of exotic germplasm. Thus, an anticipated loss of overall genetic diversity was found to be negligible, although allele losses have occurred at specific loci.


Plants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiore ◽  
Mercati ◽  
Spina ◽  
Blangiforti ◽  
Venora ◽  
...  

During the XX Century, the widespread use of modern wheat cultivars drastically reduced the cultivation of ancient landraces, which nowadays are confined to niche cultivation areas. Several durum wheat landraces adapted to the extreme environments of the Mediterranean region, are still being cultivated in Sicily, Italy. Detailed knowledge of the genetic diversity of this germplasm could lay the basis for their efficient management in breeding programs, for a wide-range range of traits. The aim of the present study was to characterize a collection of durum wheat landraces from Sicily, using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) markers, together with agro-morphological, phenological and quality-related traits. Two modern cv. Simeto, Claudio, and the hexaploid landrace, Cuccitta, were used as outgroups. Cluster analysis and Principal Coordinates Analysis (PCoA) allowed us to identify four main clusters across the analyzed germplasm, among which a cluster included only historical and modern varieties. Likewise, structure analysis was able to distinguish the ancient varieties from the others, grouping the entries in seven cryptic genetic clusters. Furthermore, a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was able to separate the modern testers from the ancient germplasm. This approach was useful to classify and evaluate Sicilian ancient wheat germplasm, supporting their safeguard and providing a genetic fingerprint that is necessary for avoiding commercial frauds to sustaining the economic profits of farmers resorting to landraces cultivation.


2010 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 443-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Karuppanapandian ◽  
H W Wang ◽  
T. Karuppudurai ◽  
J. Rajendhran ◽  
M. Kwon ◽  
...  

The DNA fingerprinting methodologies, random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR), were used to estimate genetic diversity and relationships among 20 black gram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) varieties. Thirty selected RAPD primers amplified 255 bands, 168 of which were polymorphic (66.5%). On average, these primers produced 8.5 bands, 5.6 of which were polymorphic. Polymorphic band number varied from 2 (A-05) to 10 (OPA-02), with sizes ranging from 100 to 2550 bp. Twenty-four selected ISSR primers produced 238 amplified products, 184 of which were polymorphic (77.8%). On average, these primers generated 9.8 bands, with 7.7 polymorphic bands ranging in number from 4 (ISSR-13) to 11 (ISSR-03), and size from 100-2650 bp. Genetic relationships were estimated using similarity coefficient (Jaccard’s) values between different accession pairs; these varied from 30.7 to 85.0 for RAPD, and from 37.2 to 88.4 with ISSR. UPGMA analysis indicated that the varieties ranged in similarity from 0.50 to 1.00 (mean of 0.75) for RAPD, and from 0.47 to 1.00 (mean of 0.76) with ISSR. Cluster analysis of RAPD and ISSR results identified three clusters with significant bootstrap values, which revealed greater homology between the varieties. Principal coordinates analysis also supported this conclusion. Among the black gram varieties, WBU-108 and RBU-38 were highly divergent, whereas LBG-648 and LBG-623 were genetically similar. The markers generated by RAPD and ISSR assays can provide practical information for the management of genetic resources and these results will also provide useful information for the molecular classification and breeding of new black gram varieties.Key words: Black gram, cluster analysis, genetic diversity, ISSR, molecular markers, RAPD


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