scholarly journals DNA barcode reference library construction and genetic diversity and structure analysis of Amomum villosum Lour. (Zingiberaceae) populations in Guangdong Province

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e12325
Author(s):  
Lu Gong ◽  
Danchun Zhang ◽  
Xiaoxia Ding ◽  
Juan Huang ◽  
Wan Guan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Gene Flow ◽  
Genetic Differentiation ◽  
Dna Barcode ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Germplasm Resources ◽  
Dna Barcodes ◽  
Reference Library ◽  
Genetic Diversity And Structure ◽  
Amomum Villosum

Background Amomum villosum Lour. is the plant that produces the famous traditional Chinese medicine Amomi Fructus. Frequent habitat destruction seriously threatens A. villosum germplasm resources. Genetic diversity is very important to the optimization of germplasm resources and population protection, but the range of inherited traits within A. villosum is unclear. In this study, we analyzed the genetic diversity and genetic structures of A. villosum populations in Guangdong and constructed a local reference DNA barcode library as a resource for conservation efforts. Methods DNA barcoding and Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) markers were used to investigate the population genetics of A. villosum. Five universal DNA barcodes were amplified and used in the construction of a DNA barcode reference library. Parameters including percentage of polymorphic sites (PPB), number of alleles (Na), effective number of alleles (Ne), Nei’s gene diversity index (H), and Shannon’s polymorphism information index (I) were calculated for the assessment of genetic diversity. Genetic structure was revealed by measuring Nei’s gene differentiation coefficient (Gst), total population genetic diversity (Ht), intra-group genetic diversity (Hs), and gene flow (Nm). Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA), Mantel tests, unweighted pair-group method with arithmetic mean (UPGMA) dendrogram, and principal co-ordinates (PCoA) analysis were used to elucidate the genetic differentiation and relationship among populations. Results A total of 531 sequences were obtained from the five DNA barcodes with no variable sites from any of the barcode sequences. A total of 66 ISSR bands were generated from A. villosum populations using the selected six ISSR primers; 56 bands, 84.85% for all the seven A. villosum populations were polymorphic. The A. villosum populations showed high genetic diversity (H = 0.3281, I = 0.4895), whereas the gene flow was weak (Nm = 0.6143). Gst (0.4487) and AMOVA analysis indicated that there is obvious genetic differentiation amongA. villosum populations and more genetic variations existed within each population. The genetic relationship of each population was relatively close as the genetic distances were between 0.0844 and 0.3347.

scholarly journals DNA barcode reference libraryconstruction and population genetic diversity and structure analysis of Amomum villosum Lour. in Daodi production area

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhang Danchun ◽  
Xiaoxia Ding ◽  
Wan Guan ◽  
Juan Huang ◽  
He Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Genetic Variation ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Gene Diversity ◽  
Dna Barcode ◽  
Guangdong Province ◽  
Shannon Index ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Genetic Diversity And Structure ◽  
Amomum Villosum

Abstract Background: The Amomum villosum has the situation that it is inferior and other other varieties are used as A. villosum in the market. In order to develop and utilize the genuine medicinal materials A. villosum, this experiment aims to carry out the identification and research of variety of the A. villosum and analyze its genetic diversity, constructing the DNA barcode database of the genuine medicinal materials A. villosum in Guangdong Province and providing recommendations for populations planting, which will be critical to the further research of A. villosum. (2) Methods: A total of 141 samples of A. villosum were analyzed by DNA barcoding to construct DNA barcode database. The genetic diversity of A. villosum sampled from 7 populations in Guangdong Province was detected based on ISSR molecular marker technology. (3) Results: The success rates of PCR amplification and sequencing of five barcodes of A. villosumwas rbcL> ITS > ITS2 >psbA-trnH>matK. 141 samples of A. villosum from 7 populations in Guangdong Province were used to construct a reference DNA barcode database containing 531 sequences. The results of genetic diversity were as follow, the number of alleles Na ranged from 1.2879 to 1.7121, the effective number of alleles Ne ranged from 1.1848 to 1.4240, the gene diversity index (H) ranged from 0.2536 to 0.1117, and the Shannon index (I) ranged from 0.3816 to 0.1658, whichindicatedthegenetic diversity of A.Villosum was rich. The total genetic diversity among the 7 populations (Ht) was 0.3299, the genetic diversity within the populations (Hs) was 0.1819, and the gene differentiation coefficient (Gst) was 0.4487. AMOVA showed that the genetic variation within the populations and the genetic variation between the populations accounted for 68.74% (P<0.05) and 31.26% (P<0.05) respectively, indicating that the genetic variation of A. villosum was mainly within the populations. The gene flow Nm was 0.6143.The genetic distance of the 7 populations was 0.0844 - 0.3347, and the genetic identity was 0.7156 - 0.9191, confirming that the genetic relationship of each population was relatively close. The 7 populations were significantly grouped in the cluster analysis and the genetic level of each population from high to low was as follow: ZY (National Highway Roadside) > ZJD (Zhongjiaodong) > GY (Geopark) >MM (Dianbai) > YC (Dadong Village) > XFC (Xingfu Village) > TK (Tankui Village). There was no correlation between the geographic distance and the degree of genetic differentiation among populations. Conclusion: By amplifying and sequencing five barcodes of ITS2, psbA-trnH, ITS, matK and rbcL, a reference DNA barcode database of A. villosum with 531 sequences was constructed. The results of genetic diversity showed that it is necessary to take appropriate in situ protection measures for the populations of A. villosum in Yangchun City and increase the genetic exchange between populations to improve the genetic diversity of A. villosum.

Genetic diversity and structure of the threatened anti-cancerous plantNothapodytes nimmonianaas revealed by ISSR analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 506-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. K. Abdul Kareem ◽  
P. E. Rajasekharan ◽  
S. Mini ◽  
T. Vasantha Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Genetic Differentiation ◽  
Population Genetic ◽  
Gene Diversity ◽  
Species Level ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Population Genetic Differentiation ◽  
Genetic Diversity And Structure ◽  
Western Ghats Of India

Inter simple sequence repeat markers were used to assess the genetic diversity and population genetic structure in 12 populations ofNothapodytes nimmonianafrom Western Ghats of India. A total of 16 selected primers produced 103 discernible bands, with 76 (73.7%) being polymorphic. The Nei's gene diversity (h) ranged from 0.1166 to 0.2124, with an average of 0.1518 at the population level and 0.2965 at the species level indicating high genetic diversity. The Shannon's index (I) was estimated to be 0.2189 within populations (range 0.1703–0.2947) and 0.4352 at the species level. The analysis of molecular variance showed that the genetic variation was found mainly within populations (73%), but variance among populations was only 27% and its value, ΦPT = 0.271,P < 0.001, implied that high genetic differentiation among populations. In addition, Nei's differentiation coefficient (GST) was found to be high (0.4882) and the gene flow (Nm) was low (0.5242), confirming the high population genetic differentiation. The unweighted pair-group method using arithmetic average clustering elicited similar results. Based on this, we propose conservation strategy for this plant species.

Broad-ranging low genetic diversity among populations of the yellow finger marsh crab Sesarma rectum Randall, 1840 (Sesarmidae) revealed by DNA barcode

Crustaceana ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 90 (7-10) ◽  
pp. 845-864
Author(s):  
Raquel C. Buranelli ◽  
Fernando L. Mantelatto
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Gene Flow ◽  
Genetic Differentiation ◽  
Isolation By Distance ◽  
Dna Barcode ◽  
Population Expansion ◽  
Haplotype Network ◽  
Sudden Expansion ◽  
Restricted Gene Flow ◽  
Western Atlantic

Population genetic studies on marine taxa, specifically in the field of phylogeography, have revealed distinct levels of genetic differentiation in widely distributed species, even though they present long planktonic larval development. A set of factors have been identified as acting on gene flow between marine populations, including physical or physiological barriers, isolation by distance, larval behaviour, and geological and demographic events. In this way, the aim of this study was to analyse the genetic variability among populations of the crab speciesSesarma rectumRandall, 1840 along the western Atlantic in order to check the levels of genetic diversity and differentiation among populations. To achieve this purpose, mtDNA cytochrome-coxidase subunit I (COI) (DNA-barcode marker) data were used to compute a haplotype network and a Bayesian analysis for genetic differentiation, to calculate an Analysis of Molecular Variance (AMOVA), and haplotype and nucleotide diversities. Neutrality tests (Tajima’sDand Fu’s ) were accessed, as well as pairwise mismatch distribution under the sudden expansion model. We found sharing of haplotypes among populations ofS. rectumalong its range of distribution and no significant indication for restricted gene flow between populations separately over 6000 km, supporting the hypothesis of a high dispersive capacity, and/or the absence of strong selective gradients along the distribution. Nevertheless, some results indicated population structure suggesting the presence of two genetic sources (i.e., groups or lineages), probably interpreted as a result of a very recent bottleneck effect due to habitat losses, followed by the beginning of a population expansion.

scholarly journals Genetic Structure and Eco-Geographical Differentiation of Wild Sheep Fescue (Festuca ovina L.) in Xinjiang, Northwest China

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chenglin Zhang ◽  
Jianbo Zhang ◽  
Yan Fan ◽  
Ming Sun ◽  
Wendan Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Gene Flow ◽  
Abiotic Factors ◽  
Northwest China ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Principal Coordinates Analysis ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
Festuca Ovina ◽  
Principal Coordinates ◽  
Genetic Diversity And Structure

Glaciation and mountain orogeny have generated new ecologic opportunities for plants, favoring an increase in the speciation rate. Moreover, they also act as corridors or barriers for plant lineages and populations. High genetic diversity ensures that species are able to survive and adapt. Gene flow is one of the most important determinants of the genetic diversity and structure of out-crossed species, and it is easily affected by biotic and abiotic factors. The aim of this study was to characterize the genetic diversity and structure of an alpine species, Festuca ovina L., in Xingjiang, China. A total of 100 individuals from 10 populations were analyzed using six amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) primer pairs. A total of 583 clear bands were generated, of which 392 were polymorphic; thus, the percentage of polymorphic bands (PPB) was 67.24%. The total and average genetic diversities were 0.2722 and 0.2006 (0.1686-0.2225), respectively. The unweighted group method with arithmetic mean (UPGMA) tree, principal coordinates analysis (PCoA) and STRUCTURE analyses revealed that these populations or individuals could be clustered into two groups. The analysis of molecular variance analysis (AMOVA) suggested that most of the genetic variance existed within a population, and the genetic differentiation (Fst) among populations was 20.71%. The Shannon differentiation coefficient (G&rsquo;st) among populations was 0.2350. Limited gene flow (Nm = 0.9571) was detected across all sampling sites. The Fst and Nm presented at different levels under the genetic barriers due to fragmentation. The population genetic diversity was significant relative to environmental factors such as temperature, altitude and precipitation.

scholarly journals Genetic diversity and population structure of Robinia pseudoacacia from six improved variety bases in China as revealed by simple sequence repeat markers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Guo ◽  
Sen Cao ◽  
Li Dong ◽  
Xiuyu Li ◽  
Jiangtao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Genetic Differentiation ◽  
Robinia Pseudoacacia ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Null Alleles ◽  
Germplasm Resources ◽  
Genetic Diversity And Structure ◽  
Neutral Equilibrium ◽  
Conservation Breeding ◽  
Simple Sequence

AbstractRobinia pseudoacacia is an important afforestation tree introduced to China in 1878. In the present study, we examined the genetic diversity among 687 strains representing four improved varieties and two secondary provenances, comprising 641 clones and 46 seedlings. Ninety-one simple sequence repeats (SSRs) were selected through segregation analysis and polymorphism characterization, and all sampled individuals were genotyped using well-characterized SSR markers. After excluding loci with non-neutral equilibrium, missing locus data and null alleles, we used 36 primer pairs to assess the genetic diversity of these germplasm resources, revealing vast genetic differentiation among the samples, with an average of 8.352 alleles per locus and a mean Shannon′s index of 1.302. At the population level, the partitioning of variability was assessed using analysis of molecular variance, which revealed 93% and 7% variation within and among collection sites, respectively. Four clusters were detected using structure analysis, indicating a degree of genetic differentiation among the six populations. Insights into the genetic diversity and structure of R. pseudoacacia provide a theoretical basis for the conservation, breeding and sustainable development in China.

scholarly journals Assessing Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Kalmia latifolia L. in the Eastern United States: An Essential Step towards Breeding for Adaptability to Southeastern Environmental Conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 8284
Author(s):  
He Li ◽  
Matthew Chappell ◽  
Donglin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Genetic Differentiation ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Population Variation ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Eastern United States ◽  
Kalmia Latifolia ◽  
Essential Step ◽  
Genetic Diversity And Structure

Kalmia latifolia L. (mountain laurel), an attractive flowering shrub, is considered to be a high-value ornamental plant for the eastern United States. Limited information on the genetic diversity and structure of K. latifolia is available, which obstructs efficient germplasm utilization and breeding for adaptability to southeastern environmental conditions. In this study, the genetic diversity of 48 wild K. latifolia plants sampled from eight populations in the eastern U.S. was assessed using eight inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers. A total of 116 bands were amplified, 90.52% of which (105) were polymorphic. A high level of genetic diversity at the species level was determined by Nei’s gene diversity (0.3089) and Shannon’s information index (0.4654), indicating that K. latifolia was able to adapt to environmental changes and thus was able to distribute over a wide latitudinal range. In terms of the distribution of genetic diversity, Nei’s genetic differentiation and analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) showed 38.09% and 29.54% of diversity existed among populations, respectively, elucidating a low-to-moderate level of among-population genetic differentiation. Although a relatively large proportion of diversity was attributed to within-population variation, low diversity within populations (mean genetic diversity within populations (HS) = 0.19) was observed. Both STRUCTURE and unweighted pair group method with arithmetic mean (UPGMA) dendrograms exhibited the clustering of populations that inhabit the same geographic region, and four clusters correlated with four geographic regions, which might be attributed to insect pollination, small population size, and environmental conditions in different habitats. These results function as an essential step towards better conserving and utilizing wild K. latifolia resources, and hence promoting its genetic improvement and breeding for adaptability to southeastern environmental conditions.

scholarly journals Molecular evidence of species- and subspecies-level distinctions in the rare Orchis patens s.l. and implications for conservation

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 1293-1314
Author(s):  
Jacopo Calevo ◽  
Roberta Gargiulo ◽  
Leif Bersweden ◽  
Juan Viruel ◽  
Cristina González-Montelongo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Gene Flow ◽  
Genetic Differentiation ◽  
Canary Islands ◽  
Population Decline ◽  
Small Population ◽  
Disjunct Distribution ◽  
Molecular Evidence ◽  
Genetic Diversity And Structure ◽  
Conservation Actions

AbstractCharacterizing genetic diversity and structure of populations is essential for the effective conservation of threatened species. Orchis patens sensu lato is a narrowly distributed tetraploid species with a disjunct distribution (i.e., Northern Italy, North Africa and the Canary Islands), which is facing a severe decline. In this study, we evaluated levels of genetic diversity and population structuring using 12 new nuclear microsatellite markers. Our analyses of genetic differentiation based on multiple approaches (Structure analysis, PCA analysis, and F-statistics using the ploidy-independent Rho-index) showed that gene flow is low across the range of O. patens s.l., particularly in the Canary Islands. Clear differences in allele frequencies between Italy, Algeria and the Canary Islands underlie the genetic differentiation retrieved. Our study provides support for the recognition of O. canariensis as a sister species to O. patens and the separation of the Italian populations as a new subspecies of O. patens. Despite the high heterozygosity values found in all populations (ranging from 0.4 to 0.7), compatible with the tetraploid status of the species, small population sizes and reduced gene flow will be likely detrimental for the different populations in the long term, and we recommend immediate conservation actions to counteract further fragmentation and population decline.

scholarly journals Evolutionary history and genetic connectivity across highly fragmented populations of an endangered daisy

Heredity ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yael S. Rodger ◽  
Alexandra Pavlova ◽  
Steve Sinclair ◽  
Melinda Pickup ◽  
Paul Sunnucks
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Gene Flow ◽  
Genetic Differentiation ◽  
Evolutionary History ◽  
Livestock Grazing ◽  
Genetic Connectivity ◽  
Evolutionary Divergence ◽  
Common Component ◽  
A Genome ◽  
Eastern Australia

AbstractConservation management can be aided by knowledge of genetic diversity and evolutionary history, so that ecological and evolutionary processes can be preserved. The Button Wrinklewort daisy (Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides) was a common component of grassy ecosystems in south-eastern Australia. It is now endangered due to extensive habitat loss and the impacts of livestock grazing, and is currently restricted to a few small populations in two regions >500 km apart, one in Victoria, the other in the Australian Capital Territory and nearby New South Wales (ACT/NSW). Using a genome-wide SNP dataset, we assessed patterns of genetic structure and genetic differentiation of 12 natural diploid populations. We estimated intrapopulation genetic diversity to scope sources for genetic management. Bayesian clustering and principal coordinate analyses showed strong population genetic differentiation between the two regions, and substantial substructure within ACT/NSW. A coalescent tree-building approach implemented in SNAPP indicated evolutionary divergence between the two distant regions. Among the populations screened, the last two known remaining Victorian populations had the highest genetic diversity, despite having among the lowest recent census sizes. A maximum likelihood population tree method implemented in TreeMix suggested little or no recent gene flow except potentially between very close neighbours. Populations that were more genetically distinctive had lower genetic diversity, suggesting that drift in isolation is likely driving population differentiation though loss of diversity, hence re-establishing gene flow among them is desirable. These results provide background knowledge for evidence-based conservation and support genetic rescue within and between regions to elevate genetic diversity and alleviate inbreeding.

scholarly journals Revelation of genetic diversity and structure of wild Elymus excelsus (Poaceae: Triticeae) collection from western China by SSR markers

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e8038
Author(s):  
Yanli Xiong ◽  
Wenhui Liu ◽  
Yi Xiong ◽  
Qingqing Yu ◽  
Xiao Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Ssr Markers ◽  
Western China ◽  
Tibet Plateau ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Breeding Strategies ◽  
Population Genetic Differentiation ◽  
Principal Coordinates ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Genetic Diversity And Structure

Hosting unique and important plant germplasms, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP), as the third pole of the world, and Xinjiang, located in the centre of the Eurasian continent, are major distribution areas of perennial Triticeae grasses, especially the widespread Elymus species. Elymus excelsus Turcz. ex Griseb, a perennial forage grass with strong tolerance to environmental stresses, such as drought, cold and soil impoverishment, can be appropriately used for grassland establishment due to its high seed production. To provide basic information for collection, breeding strategies and utilization of E. excelsus germplasm, microsatellite markers (SSR) were employed in the present study to determine the genetic variation and population structure of 25 wild accessions of E. excelsus from Xinjiang (XJC) and the QTP, including Sichuan (SCC) and Gansu (GSC) of western China. Based on the 159 polymorphic bands amplified by 35 primer pairs developed from three related species, the average values of the polymorphic information content (PIC), marker index (MI), resolving power (Rp), Nei’s genetic diversity (H) and Shannon’s diversity index (I) of each pair of primers were 0.289, 1.348, 1.897, 0.301 and 0.459, respectively, validating that these SSR markers can also be used for the evaluation of genetic diversity of E. excelsus germplasms, and demonstrating the superior versatility of EST-SSR vs. G-SSR. We found a relatively moderate differentiation (Fst = 0.151) among the XJC, SCC and GSC geo-groups, and it is worth noting that, the intra-group genetic diversity of the SCC group (He = 0.197) was greater than that of the GSC (He = 0.176) and XJC (He = 0.148) groups. Both the Unweighted Pair Group Method with Arithmetic (UPGMA) clustering and principal coordinates analysis (PCoA) divided the 25 accessions into three groups, whereas the Bayesian STRUCTURE analysis suggested that E. excelsus accessions fell into four main clusters. Besides, this study suggested that geographical distance and environmental variables (annual mean precipitation and average precipitation in growing seasons), especially for QTP accessions, should be combined to explain the population genetic differentiation among the divergent geographical regions. These data provided comprehensive information about these valuable E. excelsus germplasm resources for the protection and collection of germplasms and for breeding strategies in areas of Xinjiang and QTP in western China.

scholarly journals Genetic Structure and Eco-Geographical Differentiation of Lancea tibetica in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau

Genes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofeng Chi ◽  
Faqi Zhang ◽  
Qingbo Gao ◽  
Rui Xing ◽  
Shilong Chen
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Gene Flow ◽  
Tibetan Plateau ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Restricted Gene Flow ◽  
Principal Coordinates Analysis ◽  
Principal Coordinates ◽  
Genetic Diversity And Structure ◽  
Tanggula Mountains

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.

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