利用SSR标记分析海南普通野生稻的遗传多样性

选用平均分布于水稻基因组的28对SSR引物,对海南不同纬度5个普通野生稻居群的163份材料进行遗传多样性和遗传结构研究。结果表明:(1)海南普通野生稻具有较高的遗传多样性,28个位点共检测到227个等位变异,平均等位变异数A=8.1071,有效等位变异数Ae=4.4190,平均期望杂合度He=0.4004,实际观察杂合度Ho=0.7062,香农指数I=1.6048;(2)居群的遗传分化系数较大,总的遗传变异中有46.40%存在于居群间(Fst=0.4640);(3)居群内杂合体较高(F is=-0.7069),根据固定指数(F=0.0588)计算出的异交率t=0.8889,说明海南普通野生稻的繁育系统属于一种较高的异交混合交配类型。     

四川省凉山彝族自治州南部三县苦荞麦栽培居群的遗传多样性研究

采用等位酶电泳 技术测定了四川省凉山彝族自治州南部金阳、雷波和米易３县的苦荞麦「Ｆａｇｏｐｙｒｕｍ ｔａｔａｒｉｃｕｍ（Ｌ．）Ｇａｅｒｔｎ．」８个栽培居群的遗传多样性和分化,结合农业生物学性状进行了分析。苦荞麦居群的遗传多样性水平较高,每个位点的等位基因平均数为１．８,多态位点比率为４６．６％,平均实际杂合度和预期杂合度分别为０．１８７和０．２１８,ＦＳＴ值为０．２２,居群间存在较明显的遗传分化,     

薇菜SSR分子标记的开发及遗传多样性初步探讨

利用改良FIASCO法(Fast Isolation by AFLP Sequences COntaining repeats)开发出的9对多态性SSR引物评价了薇菜(Osmunda japonica Thunb.)2个野生居群(庐山和恩施)、1个栽培居群(恩施)的遗传多样性和遗传分化水平。结果显示,9个SSR标记在3个薇菜居群中共检测到47个等位基因,每个SSR位点的平均等位基因数为5.222个,观测杂合度和期望杂合度分别为0.000~0.944和0.577~0.834,香农指数为0.962~1.860,表明各SSR位点多态性较高;各居群的平均期望杂合度均大于平均观测杂合度且种内近交系数均为正值,说明3个薇菜居群中都存在非随机交配现象;对各居群的相关遗传多样性参数分析表明,恩施野生居群遗传多样性最高,而其栽培居群最低;庐山野生居群与恩施野生居群间遗传分化系数为0.092,说明两地野生薇菜居群的遗传分化程度较低,AMOVA分析也表明遗传变异主要存在于野生居群内部。     

桂东南地区普通野生稻遗传多样性研究

利用25个微卫星位点对广西壮族自治区贺州、崇左、防城港3市8个居群301份普通野生稻材料的遗传多样性和遗传结构进行研究,结果表明桂东南地区普通野生稻遗传多样性丰富,平均等位基因数A=10.2400,有效等位基因数Ae=5.0221,平均期望杂合度He=0.7641,实际观察杂合度Ho=0.4840.根据固定指数(F=0.5653)计算出的异交率(t=0.2777)表明,普通野生稻的繁育系统是典型的混合繁育系统.对其遗传结构分析表明,总的遗传变异中有34.59%存在于居群间(Fst=0.3459).进一步研究发现大多数居群偏离了Hardy-Weinberg平衡且杂合体不足(Fis=0.2680,Fit=0.4817).最后根据各居群的遗传变异特点和遗传多样性比较,建议居群QT、YJ和TJ需要优先保护.     

缙云山特有植物缙云黄芩的遗传多样性研究

采用聚丙烯酰胺凝胶垂直平板电泳检测了重庆缙云山特有植物缙云黄芩7个居群70个个体的过氧化物酶、细胞色素氧化酶、超氧化物歧化酶、淀粉酶和酯酶5种等位酶,获得20个基因位点的资料,由此分析了其遗传分化水平。结果表明：缙云黄芩遗传多样性水平较高,多态位点比率P为45．7％,平均每个多态位点的等位基因数目A为1．46,平均预期杂合度He为0．205,平均观察杂合度Ho为0．352。缙云黄芩居群间遗传分化水平较高,Gst=0．401,居群间遗传一致度和遗传距离的平均值分别为0．741和0．300。缙云黄芩遗传多样性的40．1％来源于居群之间的基因差异,59．9％属于居群内的遗传分化,因而对缙云黄芩遗传多样性的保护,应保护其较多的居群。     

迁地保护的金花茶遗传多样性评价

采用ISSR分子标记技术对迁地保护的金花茶3个人工栽培居群进行遗传多样性分析。揭示了迁地保护金花茶的遗传多样性水平和结构。11条引物共扩增出87条带,其中36条具有多态性,多态位点比例(P)为41.38%。单个居群的多态带百分率P从21.84%到25.29%,平均值为24.14%。在物种水平上,期望杂合度和Shannon信息指数分别为0.1525和0.2273;在居群水平上:期望杂合度和Shannon信息指数分别为0.1069和0.1528。通过与野生居群遗传参数比较,表明该种质圃基本有效地保护金花茶的遗传多样性总水平。遗传分化系数为0.2990。表明迁地保护金花茶遗传变异发生在居群内的个体间占70.10%、29.90%的遗传变异发生在居群间。     

四川省凉山州北部栽培苦荞麦的遗传多样性研究

用等位酶电泳技术测定了四川省凉山彝族自治州北部越西和甘洛２县的苦荞麦「Ｆａｇｏｐｙｒｕｍ ｔａｔａｑｒｉｃｕｍ（Ｌ．）Ｇａｅｒｔｎ．」１７个栽培居群的遗传多样性和分化,结合农业生物学性状进行了分析。对７个酶系统的１５个位点的检测表明,苦荞麦居群内的遗传多样性水平高于该州南部的苦荞麦和其他地区甜荞麦,每个位点的等位基因平均数为１．９,多态位点比率为５２．１％,平均实际杂合度和预期杂合度分别为０．１９     

青岛耐冬山茶的多样性（Ⅱ）

采用等位酶电泳技术,检测了青岛近海岛屿———长门岩岛、大管岛和浙江普陀山的天然山茶居群的遗传状况,并与青岛植物园和杭州植物园的栽培山茶居群作了比较。分析结果表明：青岛近海岛屿山茶居群内的遗传多样性水平较高,每个位点的等位基因平均数为２３,多态位点比率为８３３％,平均观察杂合度与期望杂合度分别为０２４５及０３２０,这个结果可以为青岛耐冬山茶的保护提供依据。为了探讨形态分化与等位酶变异之间的关系,对山茶居群内一些形态特殊类型的酶谱作了比较     

刚毛柽柳天然居群遗传多样性初探

柽柳是荒漠地区主要的灌木资源树种。以刚毛柽柳为代表,运用RAPD技术分析了广布于新疆境内9个刚毛柽柳(Tamarix hispida L．)天然居群的遗传多样性及居群间的遗传分化。10条随机引物检测到157个可重复的位点,其中多态位点155个,占总位点数的98．7％。由Shannon表型多样性指数和Nei基因多样性指数估计居群间遗传分化百分比分别为62．5％和55．30％,表明刚毛柽柳种内的遗传变异主要存在于居群间。根据以上结果,我们认为新疆境内刚毛柽柳天然居群的遗传多样性很丰富,居群间分化程度较高;繁育系统属于一种自交和不完全异交混合的交配类型;形成并维持其分布格局的主要因素是基因流的隔离。     

微生境下羊草两种生态型种群的遗传多样性及遗传分化——等位酶分析

采用水平淀粉凝胶电泳技术,应用等位酶分析方法测定了松嫩平原南部微生境条件下羊草灰绿色和黄绿色两种生态型９个种群的遗传多样性和遗传分化程度。羊草种、种群和生态型水平都维持较高的遗传多样性。两种生态型之间有明显的遗传多样性差异及遗传分化。灰绿型和黄绿型的多态位点百分率分别为６７．３％和５７．１％,等位基因平均数分别是２．２和１．９,期望杂合度分别为０．３４８和０．２９８。两种生态型种群之间平均遗传距离     

Genetic structure of three orchid species with contrasting breeding systems using RAPD and allozyme markers

Zeuxine gracilis, Zeuxine strateumatica, and Eulophia sinensis are wild orchids with different breeding systems and colonizing abilities. Zeuxine gracilis is an outcrosser with restricted distribution, whereas S. strateumatica is an apomictic colonizer found only in newly available open habitats. Eulophia sinensis is an outcrossing colonizer. This study investigates the levels of genetic variation and patterns of population structure in these wild orchids to provide genetic information for the development of suitable conservation strategies. Lack of allozyme variation was characteristic of all three species, especially in populations of the two colonizing orchids, Z. strateumatica and E. sinensis. More variable markers, randomly amplified polymorphic DNAs (RAPDs), were further employed to characterize population structure of these species. Substantial genetic variation was found at the RAPD loci within populations of Z. gracilis (p = 21.65 ± 15.88%, A = 1.217 ± 0.159, and H = 0.076 ± 0.054) and E. sinensis (p = 17.82 ± 20.97%, A = 1.179 ± 0.209, and H = 0.070 ± 0.084), but little variation existed within populations of Z. strateumatica (p = 2.84 ± 2.58%, A = 1.029 ± 0.026, and H = 0.011 ± 0.011). Regardless of the breeding system, the total gene diversity at the species level was partitioned primarily between populations, as shown by high G(ST) values, in all three species. An extremely high level of population differentiation (G(ST) = 0.924) was found in the apomictic colonizer Z. strateumatica. The patterns of genetic variation in these wild orchids are apparently related to their differences in breeding system and colonizing ability. Different conservation strategies are needed for the long-term survival of these species.     

Allozyme diversity in natural populations of Viola palmensis Webb & Berth. (Violaceae) from La Palma (Canary Islands): implications for conservation genetics

Genetic diversity was measured by allozyme electrophoresis in eight natural populations of the threatened Canarian endemic Viola palmensis Webb & Berth. (Violaceae). Nineteen alleles corresponding to 11 gene loci were detected. High levels of genetic diversity were found, ranging from 36.3 to 45.4 % for the percentage of polymorphic loci (P), from 1.45 to 1.60 for the average number of alleles per locus (A) and from 0.128 to 0.200 for the expected heterozygosity (H(e)). Between 85.5 and 96.6 % of genetic variability was apportioned within populations. As a whole, populations were not at Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, with a deficit of heterozygous individuals attributable to the existence of genetic structuring in the populations analysed. The levels of interpopulation genetic differentiation were low (mean F(ST) = 0.100), while genetic identity pair-wise comparisons were high (mean I = 0.973) suggesting considerable levels of gene flow among populations. No relationship was detected between genetic differentiation and geographical distances between populations. An outcrossing insect-mediated breeding system might contribute to pollen dispersion of this species. For conservation genetics we suggest in situ preservation areas are defined that are free of disturbance and that include populations with the highest genetic diversity.     

Patterns of genetic diversity in outcrossing and selfing populations of Arabidopsis lyrata

Arabidopsis lyrata is normally considered an obligately outcrossing species with a strong self-incompatibility system, but a shift in mating system towards inbreeding has been found in some North American populations (subspecies A. lyrata ssp. lyrata). This study provides a survey of the Great Lakes region of Canada to determine the extent of this mating system variation and how outcrossing rates are related to current population density, geographical distribution, and genetic diversity. Based on variation at microsatellite markers (progeny arrays to estimate multilocus outcrossing rates and population samples to estimate diversity measures) and controlled greenhouse pollinations, populations can be divided into two groups: (i) group A, consisting of individuals capable of setting selfed seed (including autogamous fruit set in the absence of pollinators), showing depressed outcrossing rates (T(m) = 0.2-0.6), heterozygosity (H(O) = 0.02-0.06) and genetic diversity (H(E) = 0.08-0.10); and (ii) group B, consisting of individuals that are predominantly self-incompatible (T(m) > 0.8), require pollinators for seeds set, and showing higher levels of heterozygosity (H(O) = 0.13-0.31) and diversity (H(E) = 0.19-0.410). Current population density is not related to the shift in mating system but does vary with latitude. Restricted gene flow among populations was evident among all but two populations (F(ST) = 0.11-0.8). Group A populations were more differentiated from one another (F(ST) = 0.78) than they were from group B populations (F(ST) = 0.59), with 41% of the variation partitioned within populations, 47% between populations, and 12% between groups. No significant relationship was found between genetic and geographical distance. Results are discussed in the context of possible postglacial expansion scenarios in relation to loss of self-incompatibility.     

武夷山地伯乐树种群遗传多样性的ISSR分析

伯乐树（Bretschneidera sinensis Hemsl.）为我国特有单型科珍稀濒危植物,具重要的科研价值。本研究采用ISSR分子标记对武夷山脉分布的5个伯乐树天然种群和1个移栽种群进行遗传多样性分析。结果表明伯乐树物种水平遗传多样性较高（PPB：75.70%;H_ES：0.304 5;H：0.450 1）,种群水平则较低（PPB：60.13%;H_EP：0.238 1;H：0.347 5）,MJY种群和BSZ种群分别是所有种群中遗传多样性最高和最低的。5个地理种群间遗传分化程度较高（G_st=0.218 1）,原因可能源于伯乐树的繁殖方式及生境片段化,Mantel检验也证实了地理距离与遗传距离具有显著相关性（r=0.626 7,P＜0.05）。针对伯乐树种群遗传多样性现状,建议加强现有自然种群的就地保护,促进种群自然更新。     

Genetic structure and differentiation of Gentiana atuntsiensis W. W. Smith and G. striolata T. N. Ho (Gentianaceae) as revealed by ISSR markers

The Hengduan Mountains are the core region of the Himalaya hotspot, and are renowned for their high levels of endemism. Gentiana atuntsiensis and G. striolata are two closely related and morphologically similar species endemic to this region. In this study, inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers were used to investigate the genetic structure within these two species, as well as the differentiation between them. An analysis of molecular variance-derived estimate demonstrated only 13.5% of genetic differentiation between the two species. Considering their adjacent distribution patterns, low genetic divergence, and clear clustering into two groups, it is hypothesized that the two species arose from a rapid and recent speciation event induced mainly by geographical isolation. A relatively high level of genetic diversity was revealed in each species (Shannon's index of diversity: H _sp = 0.324 and 0.391; H _pop = 0.225 and 0.274; for G. atuntsiensis and G. striolata , respectively). Most of the genetic variation was partitioned within populations ( Ø _ST = 0.232 and 0.226 in G. atuntsiensis and G. striolata , respectively). The large population sizes, outcrossing breeding system, and small, light seeds that disperse widely may explain the genetic structure in both species.  © 2007 The Linnean Society of London. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society , 2007, 154 , 225–232.     

Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relatedness among six endemic Pterostylis species (Orchidaceae; series Grandiflorae) of Western Australia, as revealed by allozyme polymorphisms

Starch gel electrophoresis was employed to survey the allozyme polymorphism and phylogenetic relationships among 35 populations covering six closely related Western Australian endemic Pterostylis species (series Grandiflorae); viz P. rogersii, P. aspera, P. angusta, P. hamiltonii, P. scabra and P. aff. alata. The aim of this study was to determine intraspecific and interspecific genetic diversity and species relationships based on allozyme analysis. The frequencies of 56 alleles at 12 enzyme systems coded by 15 loci were determined along with a mean intraspecific genetic identity value. Allozyme markers clearly discriminated populations belonging to different species. Nei's genetic distance/identity co-efficient was used to measure the level of genetic differentiation among populations and species. Based on these values, a dendrogram was constructed which revealed that all the populations clustered into groups corresponding to the respective species. Gene diversity analysis among all the species revealed total genetic diversity H(t) of 0.23 with co-efficient of gene differentiation 10% (G(st)=0.10). Mean genetic variability (H(e)=0.136, P=40%) was also higher than for other outbreeding plant species. Mean genetic identity coefficient of populations of all species was 0.859 which increased to 0.877 upon exclusion of P. aff. alata, indicating a high degree of similarity among all species except P. aff. alata which segregated distinctively from the rest. Overall, the investigation provided independent support for the morphological segregation of these taxa.     

An analysis of genetic variation in natural populations of Sticherus flabellatus [R. Br. (St John)] using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers

Amplified fragment length polymorphisms (AFLPs) were used to characterize the genetic diversity within and among natural populations of Sticherus flabellatus. Eight populations within the Sydney region of New South Wales, Australia were surveyed using 11 primer combinations. A total of 1108 reproducible bands were detected of which 469 (42%) were polymorphic. FST estimates averaged over all polymorphic loci indicated that significant genomic differentiation occurs among populations (average = 0.783). Genetic diversity within populations was assessed according to average heterozygosity (H) and percentage polymorphic loci (P) per population. Within-population diversity ranged from H = 0.12 and P = 33.69 to H = 0.04 and P = 15.99. Analysis of genetic similarity among populations suggested that the eight populations studied fall into two groups of four populations, based on population size and the condition of the habitat. Phenetic analysis (AMOVA) indicated that genetic variation is greater among populations (74.34%) than within populations (25.66%). These findings suggest that the breeding system of S. flabellatus is predominantly inbreeding, with genetic diversity maintained by occasional outcrossing in larger populations. The results presented in this study could provide evidence to support the proposal to protect natural stands of S. flabellatus, which has implications for the Australian horticulture industry.     

Allozyme variation and population genetic structure of common wild rice Oryza rufipogon Griff. in China

In order to determine the genetic diversity and genetic structure of populations in common wild rice Oryza rufipogon, an endangered species, allozyme diversity was analyzed using 22 loci in 607 individuals of 21 natural populations from the Guangxi, Guangdong, Hainan, Yunnan, Hunan, Jiangxi and Fujian provinces in China. The populations studied showed a moderate allozyme variability (A=1.33, P=22.7%, Ho=0.033 and He=0.068), which was relatively high for the genus Oryza. The levels of genetic diversity for Guangxi and Guangdong were significantly higher than those for the other regions, and thus South China appeared to be the center of genetic diversity of O. rufipogon in China. A moderate genetic differentiation (F_ST=0.310, I=0.964) was found among the populations studied. Interestingly, the pattern of population differentiation does not correspond to geographic distance. An estimate of the outcrossing rate (t=0.324) suggests that the species has a typical mixed-mating system. The deficit of heterozygotes (F=0.511) indicates that some inbreeding may have taken place in outcrossing asexual populations because of intra-clone outcrossing events and ”isolation by distance” as a result of human disturbance. In order to predict the long-term genetic survival of fragmented populations, further studies on gene flow among the remaining populations and the genetic effects of fragmentation are proposed. Finally, some implications for the conservation of endangered species are suggested. Received: 22 June 1999 / Accepted: 20 December 1999     

Conservation genetics of the rare and endangered Leucopogon obtectus (Ericaceae)

Leucopogon obtectus Benth. is a declared rare species found in the kwongan vegetation in Western Australia. Plants on a mineral sand mine and the rehabilitation area are subject to disturbance. Genetic diversity was examined within and among all known populations using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and amplified fragment length polymorphisms (AFLPs) for conservation. Both molecular markers revealed a high percentage (> 89%) of polymorphic markers and a high mean genetic distance among individuals (D = 0.3). Analysis of molecular variance showed that 86.7% (RAPD) and 89.7% (AFLP) of variability was partitioned among individuals within populations. Exact tests showed no significant population differentiation. The analyses indicated that L. obtectus exhibits high levels of genetic diversity despite small population sizes. The high levels of variability among individuals and the lack of clear population differentiation suggest that this species comprises a single, genetically diverse group. Conservation and management of L. obtectus should concentrate on maintaining the high levels of genetic variability through mixing genotypes and promoting outcrossing.     

Evolution of sociality in spiders leads to depleted genomic diversity at both population and species levels

Across several animal taxa, the evolution of sociality involves a suite of characteristics, a “social syndrome,” that includes cooperative breeding, reproductive skew, primary female‐biased sex ratio, and the transition from outcrossing to inbreeding mating system, factors that are expected to reduce effective population size (Ne). This social syndrome may be favoured by short‐term benefits but come with long‐term costs, because the reduction in Ne amplifies loss of genetic diversity by genetic drift, ultimately restricting the potential of populations to respond to environmental change. To investigate the consequences of this social life form on genetic diversity, we used a comparative RAD‐sequencing approach to estimate genomewide diversity in spider species that differ in level of sociality, reproductive skew and mating system. We analysed multiple populations of three independent sister‐species pairs of social inbreeding and subsocial outcrossing Stegodyphus spiders, and a subsocial outgroup. Heterozygosity and within‐population diversity were sixfold to 10‐fold lower in social compared to subsocial species, and demographic modelling revealed a tenfold reduction in Ne of social populations. Species‐wide genetic diversity depends on population divergence and the viability of genetic lineages. Population genomic patterns were consistent with high lineage turnover, which homogenizes the genetic structure that builds up between inbreeding populations, ultimately depleting genetic diversity at the species level. Indeed, species‐wide genetic diversity of social species was 5–8 times lower than that of subsocial species. The repeated evolution of species with this social syndrome is associated with severe loss of genomewide diversity, likely to limit their evolutionary potential.