Allozyme variation in the endangered insular endemic Castilleja grisea

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Genetic diversity in Castilleja grisea, an endangered, perennial herb endemic to San Clemente Island, California was investigated. Subsequent to the elimination of goats from the island in 1992, many populations of C. grisea have reappeared and have been increasing in size. METHODS: Nineteen populations were surveyed for their genotype at 19 allozyme loci. KEY RESULTS: At the taxon level, 57.9 % of loci are polymorphic with A(P) = 3.09 and H(E) = 0.137. Populations averaged 33.0 % polymorphic loci with A(P) = 2.43 and H(E) = 0.099. Most variation is found within rather than among populations (G(ST) = 0.128), although differentiation among populations is significant. Genetic identities range from I = 0.960 to I = 1.000 with mean I = 0.990. There is no significant relationship between genetic and geographic distance. Gene flow among populations is Nm = 2.50 based on private alleles and Nm = 1.70 based on F(ST). Outcrossing rates based on fixation indices average t = 1.01, indicating a primarily out-crossed mating system. CONCLUSIONS: The observed genetic variation is moderately high, unusually so for an insular endemic species, suggesting that C. grisea may not have lost substantial genetic variation during 150 years of overgrazing, and indicating that it is unlikely to be endangered by genetic factors.     

在韩国境内Potentilla fragarioides var .sprengeliana的遗传多样性和种群结构(英文)

根据 2 2个等位酶位点遗传变异 ,探讨了韩国境内委陵菜 (PotentillafragarioidesL .var.sprengeliana)的遗传多样性和种群结构。酶位点的多态位点百分比为 5 9 1%。种和种群水平上的遗传多样性比较高 ,分别为Hes=0 .2 10 ,Hep=0 .199;而种群的分化水平则相对较低 (GST=0 .0 74)。 19个种群中随机交配的偏差为FIS=0 .331。每代迁移数的间接估计 (Nm=3.15 )表明该种在韩国的种群间基因流较高。另外 ,固定指数分析显示在一些种群和位点有轻微的杂合子缺乏。种群间平均遗传一致度为 0 985。这些韩国委陵菜种群存在于较为均一的生境 ,这很有可能是造成其种群遗传一致性较高的原因。     

拟环纹豹蛛不同地理种群遗传多样性的AFLP标记研究

为查明拟环纹豹蛛Pardosa pseudoannulata不同地理种群的遗传多样性机制,应用AFLP技术对6个拟环纹豹蛛地理种群的遗传多样性进行了研究分析。8对引物组合扩增出1 038个AFLP条带,其中多态性条带占86.622%,全部个体显示了各自独特的AFLP图谱。AFLP标记的遗传多样性分析结果表明： 拟环纹豹蛛无论在物种水平(P=86.62%,H=0.2622,I=0.3101),还是在种群水平（P=73.0%,H=0.2155,I=0.2554）都表现出较高的遗传多样性。其中湖南长沙雷锋镇种群内遗传变异最大,云南高黎贡山福贡种群内遗传变异最小,华南北部（湖南、湖北、江西）地区拟环纹豹蛛遗传多样性明显高于华南南部（云南、海南）种群。据种群变异来源分析,有35.77%的遗传变异来自种群间,64.23%的变异来源于种群内（N_m=0.898）,不同地理种群显示出一定的遗传分化。分析认为海拔是影响拟环纹豹蛛遗传分化的重要因素,这为进一步明确我国稻田狼蛛优势种群在农药胁迫下的遗传适应性机制提供了实验依据。     

用AFLP技术分析四川核桃资源的遗传多样性

 利用AFLP分子标记技术, 运用EcoRⅠ/MseⅠ双酶切组合, 选用多态性高、分辨力强的4对选择性扩增引物组合E32/M48、E33/M61、E35/M61、E33/M62分别对四川省3个野生核桃(Juglans regia)种群和1个野生铁核桃(J. sigillata)种群共46个样品进行遗传多样性分析、居群遗传结构分析及种属关系探讨。结果表明: 1)共扩增出244个遗传位点, 其中146个多态位点, 多态率为59.84%; 核桃群体组和铁核桃群体的多态性百分率分别为55.33%和52.05%, 两个物种遗传多态性水平相当; 核桃群体组所检出的位点平均有效等位基因数Ae、Nei’s基因多样度H、平均Shannon信息指数I分别为1.322 9、0.190 8和0.286 3, 而铁核桃群体分别为1.339 9、0.196 1和0.289 8, 铁核桃群体遗传多样性水平略高于核桃群体。2)群体间特异带及群体间共有带占总扩增带数的15.16%, 其中铁核桃群体特异谱带最多, 群体特异谱带揭示了群体间的遗传差异及相似性。3) Shannon信息指数(I)、Nei’s基因多样性指数(H)和分子方差分析(AMOVA)表明核桃遗传多样性在群体间和群体内的分布分别为14.36%和85.64%、12.6%和87.4%、11.07%和88.93%, 表明群体内的遗传多样性大于群体间的遗传多样性; 核桃群体组与铁核桃群体的变异主要存在于群体组内, 组间的遗传变异仅占总变异的9.35%, 两者间的遗传分化系数Gst为0.093 5, 与AMOVA分析结果一致。4) 4个群体的Nei’s遗传距离在0.038 2～0.069 2之间, 遗传一致度在0.933 2～0.962 5之间, 表现出较高的遗传相似性; 运用Nei’s遗传一致度对供试种群进行了UPGMA聚类, 结果表明核桃的3个群体优先聚类, 大渡河流域群体与甘南地区群体聚类最近。AFLP所检测出的结果既是核桃与铁核桃生物学特性的反映, 又是其各自生态学特性的反映, 该研究结果对核桃种质资源的保护和育种提供一定的理论依据。     

Genetic variation and clonal diversity of Bromus ircutensis Kom. in the Otingdag sandy land detected by ISSR markers

Genetic variation and clonal diversity of nine populations of Bromus ircutensis Kom. from the Otingdag sandy land were investigated using Inter Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) markers. A total of 102 bands were amplified by using II ISSR primers chosen for the study. Among those 99% were polymorphic indicating high level of genetic variation at the species level with a mean genetic diversity (H) of 0.292 and Shannon information index (1) of 0.450. Percentage of polymorphic loci (PPL) of nine populations was 76.48% on average, which provides more evidence of considerable genetic variation at the population level. AMOVA analysis revealed that total genetic variation was higher within populations (87.06%) than between populations (12.94%), which is mainly the result of the extensive gene flow (Nm = 1.682) among B. ircutensis populations. UPGMA cluster analysis divided the nine populations into two groups. There was significant or moderate negative correlations between genetic diversity parameters (PPL, H, 1) and longitude or latitude. Mantel test also showed a significant correlation between geographical distance and genetic distance (r = 0.681, p = 0.002). Our findings indicated that distribution of B. ircutensis populations was influenced by geographical and ecological factors. Clonal diversity was also high with 108 individuals identified by 11 ISSR primers being all of different genets. Our results provide a molecular basis for sustainable management and conservation ofB. ircutensis in the study area.     

七筋菇自然居群的遗传结构分析

采用ISSR分子标记,对七筋菇(Clintonia udensis)17个居群的遗传多样性与遗传结构进行了研究。结果表明:七筋菇不同居群的多态位点百分率PPB为11.90%~59.52%,总的多态位点百分率PPB为98.8%,具有高的遗传多样性。Shannon多样性指数(0.6903)和基因分化系数(GST=0.6944)均揭示出七筋菇居群间存在明显的遗传差异,AMOVA分析结果也显示遗传变异主要发生在居群之间(81.47%),而居群内部的遗传变异仅为18.53%。七筋菇居群间的遗传距离从0.1871~0.6632,平均为0.3838,大于同一物种居群间的平均遗传距离值(0.05),同样表明七筋菇居群间的遗传多样性存在较大差异。七筋菇居群间的基因流Nm=0.2200,远远低于一般广布种植物的基因流(Nm=1.881)。Mantel检测显示居群间的遗传距离与地理距离之间没有显著相关性(r=0.029,P=0.3196)。七筋菇分布范围广以及其进化历史是其具有高遗传多样性的原因;居群间存在较高遗传变异可能是由于七筋菇本身的生物学特性、有限的基因流以及遗传漂变等原因造成的。     

滇牡丹遗传多样性的ISSR分析

应用ISSR标记对中国西南地区特有植物滇牡丹(Paeonia delavayi)的遗传多样性进行了研究。从100个引物中筛选出10个用于正式扩增,在取自16个自然居群和1个迁地保护居群的511个个体中,检测到92个多态位点。在居群水平上,多态位点百分率（PPB）为44.61%,Nei′s基因多样性指数（H）和Shannon信息指数（I）分别为0.1657和0.2448。在物种水平上,多态位点百分率（PPB）为79.31%,Nei′s基因多样性指数（H）和Shannon信息指数（I）分别为0.2947和0.4355。居群间的遗传分化系数(G_ST)达0.4349。结果表明：滇牡丹遗传多样性水平较高,居群间遗传分化较大。结合以前的研究结果,对滇牡丹的现状进行评估的结果显示,滇牡丹并不濒危。     

Low genetic diversity and high genetic differentiation in the critically endangered Omphalogramma souliei (Primulaceae):implications for its conservation

Omphalogramma souliei Franch. Is an endangered perennial herb only distributed in alpine areas of SW China. ISSR markers were applied to determine the genetic variation and genetic structure of 60 individuals of three populations of O. Souliei in NW Yunnan, China. The genetic diversity at the species level is low with P= 42.5% (percentage of polymorphic bands) and Hsp=0.1762 (total genetic diversity). However, a high level of genetic differentiation among populations was detected based on different measures (Nei's genetic diversity analysis: Gst=0.6038; AMOVA analysis: Fst=0.6797). Low level of genetic diversity within populations and significant genetic differentiation among populations might be due to the mixed mating system in which xenog-amy predominated and autogamy played an assistant role in O. Souliei. The genetic drift due to small population size and limited current gene flow also resulted in significant genetic differentiation. The assessment of genetic variation and differentiation of the endangered species provides important information for conservation on a genetic basis. Conservation strategies for this rare endemic species are proposed.     

Biological characteristics and conservation genetics of the narrowly distributed rare plant Cinnamomum chago (Lauraceae)

Cinnamomum chago (family Lauraceae) is an essential source of timber and oil. This plant is narrowly distributed in the western part of the Yunnan Province. In this study, the distribution, habitat, and biological characteristics of C. chago were examined through field investigation. The genetic diversity and the variation of the remnant populations were also studied using the inter-simple sequence repeat technique. Results showed that C. chago is mainly distributed in the upstream tributary mountains of Lancang River in Yunlong County of Yunnan Province. The species distribution exhibited a fragmented pattern with five isolated populations and high-frequency anthropogenic interference. A combination of morphological features (opposite leaves, pinnate leaf veins, absence of glandular fossa, large drupe, small punch, and pollen surface with triangular spike grain, with cushion bumps at the base) indicated that C. chago is a key phylogenetic taxon between the two sections of Asian Cinnamomum plants (Sect. Camphora (Trew) Meissn. and Sect. Cinnamomum). Analysis of the genetic diversity of C. chago indicated that it has a moderately high level of genetic diversity at the population and species levels (populations level: N_e = 1.629, H = 0.348, I = 0.504, and PPB = 83.3%; species level: N_e = 1.864, H = 0.460, I = 0.652, and PPB = 100%). Analysis of molecular variance revealed that 17% of the genetic variation was divided between the populations, whereas 83% was observed within the populations. Based on these results, we suggest the inclusion of C. chago in the Wild Plants with Extremely Small Populations in China. Moreover, the species should be given special attention and protection. Some strategies were proposed for the conservation of the C. chago populations.     

Genetic diversity and differentiation in Dalbergia sissoo (Fabaceae) as revealed by RAPD

Dalbergia sissoo, a wind-dispersed tropical tree, is one of the most preferred timber tree species of South Asia. Genetic diversity and differentiation among natural populations of D. sissoo were examined for the first time. We found a relatively high level of genetic diversity in D. sissoo, both at the species level (percentage of polymorphic bands = 89.11%; H = 0.2730; I = 0.4180) and the population level (percentage of polymorphic bands = 68.7%; H = 0.239; I = 0.358), along with a relatively low degree of differentiation among populations (GST = 0.1311; AMOVA = 14.69%). Strong gene flow among populations was estimated, N(m) = 3.3125. The Mantel test suggested that genetic distances between populations were weakly correlated with geographic distances (R = 0.3702, P = 0.1236). The high level of genetic diversity, low degree of differentiation, strong gene flow, and weak correlation between genetic and geographic distances can be explained by its biological character and wide-spread planting. This information will be useful for the introduction, conservation and further studies of D. sissoo and related species.     

小菜蛾不同地理种群遗传多样性的ISSR标记研究

为阐明小菜蛾Plutella xylostella不同地理种群的遗传多样性, 应用ISSR技术对我国小菜蛾8个地理种群的遗传多样性进行了研究分析。15条引物扩增出395条ISSR条带, 其中多态性条带占89.11%, 全部个体显示了各自独特的ISSR图谱。ISSR标记的遗传多样性分析结果表明： 小菜蛾无论在物种水平上（P=89.11%, H=0.2706, I=0.4286）, 还是在种群水平上（P=88.80%, H=0.2759, I=0.4349）都表现出较高的遗传多样性。其中, 北京南口种群内遗传变异最大, 海南海口和甘肃兰州种群内遗传变异最小, 南方地区（云南、 湖北）小菜蛾种群遗传多样性明显高于北方地区（北京、 天津、 山东、 黑龙江、 甘肃）种群。据种群变异来源分析, 有5.66%的遗传变异来自种群间, 94.34%的变异来源于种群内（N_m=8.3399）, 不同地理种群间没有明显的遗传分化。本文有关小菜蛾不同地理种群基因流动和遗传变异的研究为小菜蛾抗药性的控制及田间种群的综合防治提供了有价值的分子生物学依据。     

Allozyme diversity and genetic structure of the leafy cactus (Pereskia guamacho [Cactaceae])

We examined levels of genetic variation and genetic structure in the leafy cactus (Pereskia guamacho) in arid and semiarid zones in Venezuela. We surveyed genetic diversity within 17 populations using 19 allozyme loci. Genetic diversity was relatively high at both the species (P(s) = 89%, A(s) = 3.26, AP(s) = 3.53, H(es) = 0.24) and population (P(p) = 63%, A(p) = 1.90, AP(p) = 2.42, H(ep) = 0.20) levels. A significant deficit of heterozygote individuals was detected within populations in the Paraguana Peninsula region (F(IS) = 0.301). Relatively low levels of population differentiation were detected at macrogeographic (G(ST) = 0.112) and regional levels (G(ST) = 0.044 for peninsula region and G(ST) = 0.074 for mainland region), suggesting substantial genetic exchange among populations; however, gene flow in this species seems to be regulated by the distance among populations. Overall, estimates of genetic diversity found in P. guamacho are concordant with the pattern observed for other cacti surveyed, namely high levels of polymorphism and genetic diversity with one common allele and several rare alleles per locus. Differences in gene dispersal systems between this species and other cacti studied were not reflected in the patterns of genetic diversity observed. The concentration of the highest estimates of genetic variation in northwestern Venezuela suggests a potential reservoir of plant genetic diversity within xerophilous ecosystems in northern South America.     

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.     

多叶重楼遗传多样性的ISSR分析

采用ISSR分子标记对多叶重楼种下3个变种的8个居群共208份样品的遗传多样性进行了分析。l4条引物共检测到251个清晰的扩增位点,其中多态位点235个。在物种水平上,多态位点百分率(PPB)达93.63%,Nei′s基因多样性指数(HE)为0.2204、Shannon′s信息指数(HO)为0.3532。在居群水平上,多态位点百分率(PPB)为50.45%,Nei′s基因多样性指数(HE)为0.1405,Shannon′s信息指数(HO)为0.2194,这些均表明多叶重楼的遗传多样性水平较高。此外,还用NTSYS软件对样品进行了UPGMA聚类分析,结果显示滇重楼的6个居群聚为一支,滇重楼与狭叶重楼有较近的亲缘关系,而与长药隔重楼之间的遗传分化较大。本研究提出了合理保护重楼植物资源的若干措施,为进一步开展滇重楼优质种质引种驯化,实现种质资源多样性的合理保护和可持续利用提供参考。     

GENETIC DIVERSITY AND POPULATION STRUCTURE IN CAMELLIA JAPONICA L. (THEACEAE)

Camellia japonica is a widespread and morphologically diverse tree native to parts of Japan and adjacent islands. Starch gel electrophoresis was used to score allelic variation at 20 loci in seeds collected from 60 populations distributed throughout the species range. In comparison with other plant species, the level of genetic diversity within C. japonica populations is very high: 66.2% of loci were polymorphic on average per population, with a mean number of 2.16 alleles per locus; the mean observed and panmictic heterozygosities were 0.230 and 0.265, respectively. Genotypic proportions at most loci in most populations fit Hardy-Weinberg expectations. However, small heterozygote deficiencies were commonly observed (mean population fixation index = 0.129). It is suggested that the most likely cause of the observed deficiencies is population subdivision into genetically divergent subpopulations. The overall level of population differentiation is greater than is typically observed in out-breeders: The mean genetic distance and identity (Nei's D and I) between pairs of populations were 0.073 and 0.930, respectively, and Wright's Fst was 0.144. Differences among populations appeared to be manifested as variation in gene frequencies at many loci rather than variation in allelic composition per se. However, the patterns of variation were not random. Reciprocal clinal variation of gene frequencies was observed for allele pairs at six loci. In addition, principal components analysis revealed that populations tended to genetically cluster into four regions representing the geographic areas Kyushu, Shikoku, western Honshu, and eastern Honshu. There was a significant relationship between genetic and geographic distance (r = 0.61; P < 0.01). Analysis of variance on allozyme frequencies showed that there was approximately four times as much differentiation among populations within regions, as among regions. It is likely that the observed patterns of population relationships result from the balance between genetic drift in small subpopulations and gene flow between them.     

Genetic differentiation among Hemarthria compressa populations in south China and its genetic relationship with H. japonica

Within and among populations genetic variance of twelve Hemarthria compressa populations and one Hemarthria japonica population from China were analyzed using inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR). Twelve primers amplified a total of 165 genomic DNA fragments across a total of 148 individuals of which 156 were polymorphic (94.55%). 75.76% of the bands were unique to each species, while the average genetic distance (GD) between one population of H. japonica and twelve populations of H. compressa was 0.44, which suggest that there was distinct differentiation between these two species. In H. compressa, twelve primers produced 145 bands across 145 individuals. High genetic diversity was observed at species level. The percentage of polymorphic loci (P) was 86.21% and Shannon's information index of diversity (I) was 0.357. In contrast, there were relatively low levels of genetic diversity within population (P=32.93%, I=0.174). Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) showed that a considerable proportion of genetic variation (48.02%) resided among populations. The coefficient of gene differentiation (G(ST)=48.6%) also suggested that there was strong genetic differentiation among H. compressa populations in southern China. An indirect estimate of the number of migrants per generation (N(m)=0.264) indicated that gene flow was low among populations of this species. Relative high clonal diversity was found, and all local genotypes were found.     

濒危植物华东黄杉种群遗传多样性ISSR分析

采用ISSR分子标记技术分析了5个华东黄杉居群的遗传多样性水平和居群遗传结构。用10个引物对5个居群共76个样品进行扩增,共得到76条清晰的扩增带,其中69个位点为多态性位点。在物种水平上,多态性百分率（PPB）为90.79%,Nei’s基因多样性指数（H）为0.3361,Shannon’s信息多样性指数（I）为0.4974。在居群水平上,多态性位点百分率在56.58%～85.53%之间,Nei’s基因多样性指数为0.2084～0.2675,Shannon’s信息多样性指数为0.2695～0.4076。物种和居群遗传多样性水平都较高,居群间产生了一定的遗传分化（Gst=0.2366,Φst=26.88%）。由UPGMA聚类分析可知,在5个居群中,湖南阳明山两支与浙江临安先聚为一支,再与安徽休宁聚为一支,最后与江西三清山聚合。鉴于华东黄杉生境的特殊性和人为大量的砍伐,华东黄杉的数量逐渐减少,建议在华东黄杉分布区建立自然保护区,对其生存空间进行长期、有效的保护。     

特有珍稀濒危植物景东报春遗传多样性的ISSR分析(英文)

景东报春(Primula interjacens Chen)是一分布在中国云南中南部的稀有的、分布区狭窄的特有种。该种含2个变种:原变种景东报春(P.interjacens Chen var.interjacens),现存一个居群;和光叶景东报春(P.interjacens Chen var.epilosa C.M.Hu),有2个居群。本文用ISSR分子标记对景东报春现存的3个居群进行了遗传多样性分析。和我们最初的预计相反,尽管居群小、分布区狭窄,景东报春的遗传多样性却很高(在居群水平的多态位点率P=59.75％,基因多样性H_E=0.2368,Hpop=0.3459:在种的水平的多态位点率P=75.47％,遗传多样性H_T=0.3205,总的遗传多样性Hsp=0.4618)。推测异型花和杂交可能是维持高的遗传多样性的原因。Nei的遗传多样性水平(26.13％)和Shannon多样性指数(25.09％)显示居群间存在中度分化。尽管景东报春原变种和变种在形态上有区别,但用非加权配对算数平均法(UPGMA)聚类分析的结果表明,两者并没有明显的遗传分化,可处理为一个单一的分类单元。基于观察到的居群遗传信息,建议采取就地保护和迁地保护的保护措施。     

Allozyme variation in the three extant populations of the narrowly endemic cycad Dioon angustifolium Miq. (Zamiaceae) from North-eastern Mexico

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Dioon angustifolium was considered within D. edule. Recent morphometric and allozyme studies on D. edule have shown that D. angustifolium has originated from geographic isolation and is therefore considered to be a separate species. This cycad is endemic to north-eastern Mexico and is known only from three populations in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain chain. Its populations are small when compared with its southern relative D. edule. In this study, genetic variation was determined within and between populations of D. angustifolium and the genetic consequences of habitat fragmentation and isolation of populations of this species were assessed. METHODS: Allozyme electrophoresis of 14 presumptive loci was used. The data were analysed with statistical approximations for estimating genetic diversity, structure, gene flow and recent genetic bottlenecks. KEY RESULTS: Means and standard deviations of genetic diversity estimators were: number of alleles per locus (A = 1.67 +/- 0.23), percentage of polymorphic loci (P = 52.4 +/- 23 %) and expected heterozygosity (H(E) = 0.218 +/- 0.093). The genetic variation attributable to differences among populations was 16.7 %. Mean gene flow between paired populations was Nm = 1.55 +/- 0.67, which is similar to that reported for endemic plant species of narrow geographical distribution and species with gravity-dispersed seed. A recent bottleneck is detected in the populations studied. CONCLUSIONS: Dioon angustifolium presents high levels of genetic diversity compared with other cycad species, in spite of small population sizes. The recent bottleneck effect did not effectively reduce the genetic variation to the extent of eliminating these populations. The distribution of D. angustifolium appears to be the result of historical biogeographical effects related to the Pleistocene glaciations. It is recommended that this species be catalogued in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and conservation efforts be made to preserve it.     

采用RAPD和ISSR标记研究古尔班通古特沙漠东南缘梭梭种群的遗传结构

梭梭(Haloxylon ammodendron(CA Mey.)Bunge)是一种沙漠旱生优势树种,具有重要的生态和经济价值,然而,我们对梭梭种群的遗传多样性和遗传结构所知甚少.本文采用RAPD和ISSR标记对来自古尔班通古特沙漠东南缘的4个天然梭梭种群的遗传多样性和遗传结构进行了检测.5个RAPD引物和8个ISSR引物分别扩增出61和195条带,多态性位点比率分别为83.6%和89.7%,Shannon信息指数分别为0.333和0.367,RAPD和ISSR分析均表明梭梭种群的遗传多样性水平较高.利用分子方差分析(AMOVA)研究梭梭种群的遗传结构,结果表明,大部分遗传变异存在于种群内,通过RAPD分析发现138.2%的遗传变异发生在种群内;通过ISSR分析发现89.4%的遗传变异发生在种群内;而种群间的遗传分化很小.通过RAPD标记没有检测到种群间的遗传分化,ISSR分析表明10.6%的遗传变异发生在种群内.我们推测梭梭种群较高的遗传多样性水平可能源于对异质、高胁迫环境的长期适应,但还需要进一步的研究加以证实.种群间遗传分异低的主要原因是种群间存在强大的基因流.