Population genetic structure among populations of three predaceous nabid species: Nabis alternatus Parshley, Nabis roseipennis Reuter and Nabis americoferous Carayon (Hemiptera: Nabidae)

An electrophoretic survey of 28 presumptive loci distributed among 15 enzyme systems was conducted to determine the genetic structure among local populations of three predaceous nabid species: Nabis alternatus, N. roseipennis and N.americoferous in human-disturbed habitat. For all three species, F_IS values indicated a deficiency of heterozygotes at most loci in most populations. The amount of genetic differentiation based on the standardized variance, F_ST when combined across all poulations was 0.100 for N. alternatus, 0.189 for N. roseipennis, and 0.335 for N. americoferous. When local populations were grouped according to a set of defined geographical limits, based on the naturally occurring spatial arrangement of the sampled localities, some unexpected patterns of genetic variation were revealed. The degree of genetic differentiation detected among local populations of nabids is discussed in light of the frequent disruptions and ecological changes in their ephemeral habitats.     

Gene flow and allozymic population structure in the clam Venus antiqua (King of Broderip), (Bivalvia, Veneriidae) from Southern Chile

Using horizontal electrophoresis, 13 allozyme loci were screened in 144 adult clams (Venus antiqua) (King of Broderip) from 5 geographic samples in southern Chile. Polymorphism was detected at 11 loci across the sampling localities. Gene frequency differences rather than the alternative fixation of alleles characterize these collecting sites. Direct-count heterozygosity fluctuated between 6.8% and 10.3%, with a generalized and significant heterozygote deficiency detected in every locality. Similar levels of genetic diversity were detected in both exploited banks and one presumed unmanaged population. Substantial estimates of demic structuration were found at the total population (F_ST=0.107) and regional levels (F_ST=0.143), with coinciding high inbreeding estimates (F_IS=0.57). Although no statistically significant evidence of genetic substructuring was found at the within-region comparison (F_ST=0.007), a generalized heterozygote deficiency (F_IS=0.57) also characterized that hierarchical level. Spatial correlation of gene frequencies indicated a nearly random distribution of genotypes along the latitudinal distribution of samples. The high rates of global, and the within-region rates of gene flow suggest substantial larval interchange via long-distance dispersal that prevent differentiation by drift alone. Accordingly, no discrete genetic units can be recognized for the species at any spatial scale. Apparently, high recruitment rates help in replenishing genetic variants lost by continuous overfishing, thus explaining why human extraction has not resulted in major losses of genetic variation for individual populations. The slow-growing rate and delayed sexual maturation of this clam species are apparently stronger limiting factors than human-induced genetic erosion for the conservation of natural beds and viable captive management of V. antiqua.     

岷江柏野生居群和迁地保护居群的遗传多样性比较

通过分析岷江柏的迁地保护居群和野生居群的遗传多样性、遗传结构及居群间基因流,判断迁地保 护岷江柏居群的遗传多样性水平,为其迁地保护提供理论基础。本研究利用GBS（Genotyping-by-Sequencing） 测序技术获得的SNP位点对四川大渡河双江口岷江柏迁地保护移栽苗、苗圃播种苗及3个野生居群进行主成分分析（PCA分析）、聚类分析、分子进化树、遗传多样性和遗传结构分析。经过GBS测序共获得高质量Clean Data 118 321 514 728 bp,并开发了1947 047个tags,从中鉴定到了1 259 610个SNP位点。系统发育进化树显示大部分移栽岷江柏居群和野生岷江柏聚在一起,居群结构分析结果显示交叉验证错误率的谷值确定最优分群数为1。4个岷江柏居群的观测杂合度（H_o）、期望杂合度（H_e）、Shannon信息指数I（S_hi）、近交系数（F_is）、多态信息含量（P_ic）的值分别为0.181 5~0.272 0、0.223 2~0.300 3、0.331 0~0.464 9、0.178 0~0.246 5和0.272 2~0.309 2,说明岷江柏居群的遗传多样性水平较高。移栽岷江柏居群的H_e=0.300 3,S_hi=0.464 9,岷江柏居群迁地保护居群遗传多样性总体水平略高于野生居群。野生岷江柏居群中白湾隧道（BW）_vs_松岗镇（SA）的遗传分化指数（F_st）较大,基因流（N_m）较小（F_st=0.091,N_m=2.496）,而迁地保护的岷江柏居群与野生岷江柏居群没有明显的遗传分化,居群间的基因交流频繁（F_st<0.05,基因流N_m>4）,说明没有明显的分群现象,岷江柏居群迁地保护居群遗传多样性较高。因此,移栽濒危植物是迁地保护过程中较好的方法,本文为以后野生岷江柏迁地保护提供参考,为其他树木种质资源的保存提供理论依据。     

Genetic variability in Irish populations of the invasive zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha: discordant estimates of population differentiation from allozymes and microsatellites

1. The recent arrival and explosive spread of the zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas), in Ireland provided a rare opportunity to study the population genetics of an invasive species.
2. Eight polymorphic allozyme loci ( ACO-1, ACO-2 , EST-D, GPI, IDH-2, MDH, OPDH and PGM ) were used to investigate genetic diversity and population structure in five Irish populations, and the results were compared with those from a previous microsatellite study on the same samples.
3. The mean number of alleles per locus (2.7 ± 0.1) was similar to the mean for the same loci in European populations, suggesting that Irish founder populations were large and/or multiple colonization events took place after foundation. A deficiency of heterozygotes was observed in all populations, but was uneven across loci.
4. Pairwise comparisons, using Fisher's exact tests and F _ST values, revealed significant genetic differentiation among populations. The overall multilocus F _ST estimate was 0.118 ± 0.045, which contrasted with an estimate of 0.015 ± 0.007 from five microsatellite loci on the same samples in a previous study.
5. Assuming that microsatellites can be used as a neutral baseline, the discordant results from allozymes and microsatellites suggest that selection may be acting on some allozyme loci, specifically ACO-1, ACO-2 , IDH-2 and MDH, which contributed most to the significant differentiation between samples.     

Allozyme differentiation in four species of the Crocus cartwrightianus group and in cultivated saffron (Crocus sativus)

The genetic variability and divergence of four species of the genus Crocus L., related to Crocus cartwrightianus group, namely Crocus thomasii Ten., Crocus hadriaticus Herbert, Crocus oreocreticus B.L. Burtt, C. cartwrightianus Herbert, has been studied by means of starch gel isozyme electrophoresis. For each population the following enzymatic loci were analyzed: PGI-1, PGI-2, G6PDH-1, G6PDH-2, IDH-1, IDH-2, 6PGDH-1, 6PGDH-2, SKDH-1, SKDH-2, AK-1 and AK-2. The genetic variability was estimated through the parameters A (mean number of alleles per locus), P (percent of polymorphic loci), H_o (mean observed heterozygosity), and H_e (mean expected heterozygosity). The genetic differentiation has been assayed by Wrigth's F-statistics, and the genetic divergence by Nei's index. Our data confirmed that the taxa are distinct species, in spite of their similar morphology and karyology. C. thomasii is more genetically similar to C. cartwrightianus and C. oreocreticus than to C. hadriaticus. We hypothesized an autopolyploid origin of saffron, probably from C. cartwrightianus, considering the genotypic classes of Crocus sativus and the other related species of the C. cartwrightianus group studied here.     

Biochemical genetic variation among populations of the greenshell mussel, Perna canaliculus, from New Zealand: preliminary findings

Seven polymorphic and four monomorphic allozyme loci were assayed from nine wild populations and one cultured population of the endemic New Zealand greenshell mussel, Perna canaliculus. Genetic variation was examined to determine the extent of intra-population subdivision and inter-population variability. Five of seven polymorphic loci exhibited significant heterozygote deficiencies compared to Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Population F-statistics indicated that significant genetic heterogeneity exists among populations, indicating that there is insufficient gene flow between geographically isolated populations to create panmixia. The observed genetic heterogeneity among populations is best explained by an isolation-by-distance model of gene flow, which is modified by localized hydrographic conditions. These preliminary findings are discussed in the context of the one previous survey of population genetic variation in P. canaliculus and how this information relates to the gene flow of the greenshell mussel in New Zealand, which is often mediated by human transport from the main collection site of Kaitaia to aquaculture sites throughout the country.     

Genetic differentiation and local adaptation in the salt-marsh beetle Pogonus chalceus: a comparison between allozyme and microsatellite loci

The genetic structure of Pogonus chalceus from 11 Atlantic and seven Mediterranean Western European populations was analysed. Results from seven allozyme loci were compared to five microsatellites to test the hypothesis that some enzymatic loci undergo selection. Both allozyme and microsatellite results showed that Mediterranean beetle populations are genetically distinct from Atlantic populations. The analysis of the genetic structure showed that FST values derived from all microsatellite loci were much smaller than those obtained from allozymes. The enzymatic locus Idh-1 exhibited a high value compared to the other loci, suggesting that it is non-neutral. The same Idh-1 locus was implicated in differentiation between temporary and stable populations, as followed also from a highly significant relationship between the allele two of this Idh-1 locus and dispersal power population estimates. The 'parallel evolution' model may account for the diversification of locally adapted Pogonus chalceus populations between different microhabitats.     

基于单拷贝核基因的褐沙蒿遗传结构和谱系地理学分析

褐沙蒿(Artemisia intramongolica)是我国浑善达克沙地重要的固沙植物。本研究利用转录组测序开发获得的直系同源单拷贝核基因c9065和c7847对褐沙蒿8个自然种群进行群体遗传结构与谱系地理特征研究。结果表明：c9065和c7847总长度分别为485、457 bp,具有14、19个变异位点,分别获得48、40种单倍型;褐沙蒿单倍型多样性H_d分别为0.871 6和0.934 8,各种群均在0.8以上;总核苷酸多样性π分别为0.008 2和0.005 9,各种群均在0.005以上,表明不论是种还是种群均有高的遗传多样性。AMOVA分析结果显示,基于c9065和c7847,褐沙蒿分别有99.398%和98.908%的遗传变异存在于种群内,基因流N_m分别为6.810和7.270,远远大于1,说明褐沙蒿种群间基因交流十分广泛。c9065的分析结果N_stst,c7847虽然N_st>G_st,但差异不显著(P>0.05),说明褐沙...     

Genetic variation at allozyme and RAPD loci in sessile oak Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl.: the role of history and geography

The nuclear genetic variation within and among 21 populations of sessile oak was estimated at 31 RAPD loci in conjunction with previous estimates of variation at eight allozyme loci. The aim of the study was to assess the relative role of isolation-by-distance and postglacial history on patterns of nuclear variation. Because of its small effective population size and maternal transmission, the chloroplast genome is a good marker of population history. Both kinds of nuclear variation (RAPD and allozyme) were therefore compared, first, to the geographical distances among populations and, secondly, to chloroplast DNA restriction polymorphism in the same populations. Multiple Mantel tests were used for this purpose. Although RAPDs revealed less genetic diversity than allozymes, levels of genetic differentiation ( G _ST) were identical. The standard genetic distance calculated at all RAPD loci was correlated with geographical distances but not with the genetic distance calculated from chloroplast DNA data. Conversely, allozyme variation was correlated with chloroplast DNA variation, but not with geography. Possibly, divergent selection at two allozyme loci during the glacial period could explain this pattern. Because of its greater number of loci assayed, RAPDs probably provided a less biased picture of the relative role of geography and history.     

Genetic differentiation between alpine and lowland populations of a butterfly is related to PGI enzyme genotype

Understanding the ecological process of population differentiation and identifying the molecular changes that contribute to adaptation is a central aspect of evolutionary biology. In this study we analyzed the geographic variation in allozyme allele frequencies (based on 15 enzyme systems representing 18 loci) across 18 populations of the butterfly Lycaena tityrus from different altitudes. Population genetic analyses showed that within population genetic diversity (e.g. mean number of alleles per loci: 1.8; expected heterozygosity: 12%) was within the typical value range for the Lepidoptera. The populations of L. tityrus investigated showed a remarkable genetic differentiation (F_ST: 0.065), being clearly divided into an alpine (high-altitude) and a non-alpine (low-altitude) cluster. This differentiation was almost entirely caused by variation at a single enzyme locus, PGI. Although the involvement of historical events cannot be ruled out, several lines of evidence suggest that the specific pattern of allozyme (and in this case particularly PGI) variation found is caused by thermal selection. For example, genetic variation was highly locus-specific rather than relatively uniform, as should be expected for effects of natural selection. Further, the PGI 2–2 genotype dominating in alpine (in contrast to low-altitude) populations is known to exhibit increased cold stress resistance and relatively long development times typical of alpine populations. Thus, PGI (or possibly a closely linked gene) is an obvious target for thermal selection in L. tityrus . This study exemplifies how allozyme analyses can be used to detect candidate loci likely to be under selection.     

A profile of Drosophila species' enzymes assayed by electrophoresis. I. Number of alleles,heterozygosities, and linkage disequilibrium in glucose-metabolizing systems and some other enzymes

Seven isolated large populations of Drosophila belonging to five different species were examined by starch gel electrophoresis for allozyme variation. Six to eleven enzyme loci in the glucose-metabolizing system (group I) and six to eight enzyme loci (group II) which were not directly involved in the above-mentioned system were assayed. The parameters estimated were the average number of alleles per locus, allele frequencies, proportions of polymorphic loci, and average heterozygosity per population for group I and group II loci. The major finding is that genetic variability measured by allozyme variations is much higher for group II than for group I enzymes in terms of every parameter in all the populations. This is consistent with the earlier findings in D. ananassae by Gillespie and Kojima (1968). Linkage disequilibrium, a measure of genome integration, was computed between an enzyme locus and an inversion segment of the same chromosome. The preliminary analysis of this aspect of the study indicates that no substantial linkage disequilibrium builds up between the chromosomal segments unless the pair of segments is less than 10 centimorgan units apart.This study was supported by USPHS Grant GM-15769 and Atomic Energy Commission Contract AT-(40-1)-3681.NIH Trainee supported by Grant 5 TO 1 GM 00337.     

藏羚Y染色体雄性特异区遗传多样性

<正>遗传多样性反映了物种应对环境变化与进化的潜力,遗传多样性越高,对环境变化的适应能力就越强(沈浩和刘登义,2001)。对于经历过人类猎杀导致种群危机的野生物种,随着短时间内大量个体的消亡,很多潜在的优良基因单倍型也会丧失,在后续种群数量恢复过程中,这些单倍型并不会随着种群个体数量的增加而迅速恢复,即遗传多样性的恢复明显滞后于种群数量的恢复(Frankham et al., 2002)。     

Low population differentiation and high genetic diversity in the invasive species Carduus acanthoides L. (Asteraceae) within its native range in the Czech Republic

Colonizing species are predicted to suffer from reductions in genetic diversity during founding events. Although there is no unique mode of reproduction that is characteristic of successful plant colonizers, many of them are predominantly self-fertilizing or apomictic species, and almost all outcrossing colonizers are self-compatible. Carduus acanthoides comprises a species of disturbed habitats with wind-dispersed seeds that colonizes open spaces of various sizes. Population genetic diversity was expressed by assessing patterns of variation at nine putatively neutral allozyme loci within and among 20 natural populations in its native distribution range in the Czech Republic. Overall, C. acanthoides displayed high levels of genetic diversity compared to other herbaceous plants. The percentage of polymorphic loci was 84.5, with values of 2.37, 0.330, and 0.364 for the mean number of alleles per polymorphic locus ( A ), observed heterozygosity ( H _o), and expected heterozygosity ( H _e), respectively. There was only weak evidence of inbreeding within populations ( f  = 0.097) and very low genetic differentiation among populations ( θ  = 0.085). Analyses of the data provide strong evidence for isolation-by-distance for the whole study area. Even the colonizing species, C. acanthoides , currently supports a substantial amount of allozyme variation at both the species and population levels.  © 2009 The Linnean Society of London, Biological Journal of the Linnean Society , 2009, 98 , 596–607.     

Genetic structure of populations of Calomys laucha (muridae, sigmodontinae) from central Argentina

The genetic structure of populations of the Sigmodontinae rodent Calomys laucha was studied by means of allozyme electrophoresis. This highly opportunistic species is found preferably in periodically perturbed habitats of crop fields in central Argentina, where it can attain very high densities. A total of 17 enzymatic proteins assayed gave information on 25 loci; only four were monomorphic in the seven populations studied. Levels of genetic variability (H_o from 0.144 to 0.171; P_95% from 44% to 56%) were higher than mean values reported for mammals and rodents. These high levels of heterozygosity could be maintained by large populations that do not experience great fluctuations in size, or by a social structure consistent in many small breeding groups that are formed and dissappear every breeding season. Genetic differentiation at a macrogeographical scale (θ=0.018) was low but statistically significant, and showed no correlation with geographic distance between pairs of populations. The pattern of population differentiation found is compatible with a relatively recent range expansion.     

Extremely low levels of genetic diversity in the terrestrial orchid Epipactis thunbergii (Orchidaceae) in South Korea: implications for conservation

Levels of allozyme variation, population genetic structure, and fine-scale genetic structure (FSGS) of the rare, both sexually and clonally reproducing terrestrial orchid Epipactis thunbergii were examined for eight ( N  = 734) populations in a 20 × 20-km area in South Korea. Twenty-three putative allozyme loci resolved from 15 enzyme systems were used. Extremely low levels of allozyme variation were found within populations: the mean frequency of polymorphic loci was 3.8% [isocitrate dehydrogenase ( Idh-2 ) with two alleles was polymorphic across populations], the mean number of alleles per locus was 1.04, and the mean expected heterozygosity was 0.013. The overall fixation index was not significantly different from zero ( F _IS = 0.069), although the species is self-compatible. However, a significantly high degree of population differentiation was found between populations at Idh-2 ( F _ST = 0.388) in the studied area. Furthermore, spatial autocorrelation analyses revealed a significant FSGS (up to 3 m) within populations. These observations suggest that the main explanatory factors for the extremely low levels of genetic diversity and the shaping of the population genetic structure of E. thunbergii are genetic drift as a result of a small effective population size, a restricted gene flow, and the isolation of populations. Considering the current genetic structure of E. thunbergii , three guidelines are suggested for the development of conservation strategies for the species in South Korea: (1) protection of habitats of standing populations; (2) prohibition by law of any collection of E. thunbergii ; and (3) protection of nearby pollinator populations, given the fact that fruit set in natural habitats is very low.  © 2007 The Linnean Society of London, Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society , 2007, 155 , 161–169.     

Reproductive biology and population genetic structure of Kandelia candel (Rhizophoraceae), a viviparous mangrove species

The pollination biology, mating system, and population genetic structure of Kandelia candel were investigated. Field observations on its pollination and reproductive biology suggested that this species is pollinator dependent for fruit set, and bee activities can lead to substantial geitonogamous selfing. Quantitative analysis of the mating system parameters was performed using progeny arrays assayed for allozyme markers. Multilocus outcrossing rates (t(m)) were estimated to be 0.697 ± 0.091 and 0.797 ± 0.062 in two populations. In comparison to other plant species with mixed-mating system, the level of allozyme variation was very low in the 13 populations sampled along the coastlines of Hong Kong. At the species level, the proportion of polymorphic loci was 20%, number of alleles per locus was 1.2, and heterozygosity was 0.0362. The total gene diversity was primarily distributed within populations (H(S )= 0.0339), and the coefficient of genetic differentiation among populations was low (G(ST )= 0.064). This pattern of population genetic structure suggests that gene flow, primarily in the form of water-dispersed seedlings in viviparous mangrove species, is not as limited as previously thought. However, microgeographic pattern in allele frequency at the marker loci could still be detected between the western and eastern coastal populations.     

Genetic diversity and morphological differentiation in Liatris helleri (Asteraceae), a threatened plant species

Liatris helleri (Asteraceae) is an insect-pollinated herbaceous perennial endemic to several high-elevation sites in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Allozymes were used to describe the genetic diversity and population structure in nine populations of this rare, federally listed species. Differences in leaf morphology were also examined for greenhouse-grown plants representing several populations. The proportion of the total genetic diversity found among populations, as indicated by the allozyme data, was 16%. Higher levels of population differentiation were found for differences in leaf shape; population of origin accounted for 37% of the variation in maximum leaf width, while families within populations accounted for 7%. In contrast to many endemic species, L. helleri maintains fairly high levels of genetic diversity. For the species, the percent polymorphic loci was 87.5, the average number of alleles at variable loci was 3.00 and the gene diversity was 0.276. Mean population values were percent polymorphic loci =58.4, mean number of alleles per polymorphic locus =2.59 and gene diversity =0.219. The estimated gene flow was low (Nm=0.85–1.32) and a relatively high correlation (r=0.55; p<0.005) was found between linear geographic and genetic distance. This suggests that the populations are partially isolated by distance, despite the limited range (<60 km) of the species. We recommend that population distinetiveness be maintained in restoration efforts.     

华北2蝗区东亚飞蝗种群遗传结构的比较研究

利用水平淀粉凝胶电泳对采自天津北大港和河北黄骅两个相临蝗区的东亚飞蝗（Locusta migratoria manilensis)种群进行等位酶基因频率分析,比较了这两个种群的遗传结构,等位酶酶谱分析表明,19个基因座中4个基因座（Mdh-l,Pgm,Adk,G3pd)的等位基因频率变化很小,常见等位基因的频率均高于0．95,其他基因座有2－4个等位基因,但是两个种群的等位基因频率除两个基因座（Fbp,Got-2)外都很相似,多态位点的27个χ2检验表明,由于常见等位基因纯合子的高频率的和相应杂合子的缺乏,仅有北大港种群的2个基因座（Pgi,Got-1)符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡,在每个种群内的蝗虫存在明显的遗传变异,但在种群间遗传结构极为相似,多态位点的百分数P分别为73．7％和78．9％,每个基因座的平均等位基因数A为2．9和3．1,平均每个基因座的实际杂合度几乎相等（约为0．138）,F－统计量（FST＝0．053）也表明了两个种群间的遗传 一致性,遗传相似性系数（I）高达0．938,这些结果提示,这两个种群可能属于1 个大种群,在两个种群的一定位点上的遗传多态性和分化可能都与迁飞因素有关,因为东亚飞蝗的高度扩散能力有利于遗传结构的连续分布,高度的迁飞能力也导致个体暴露于各种不同的环境,而在种群水平上的遗传为异能增强种群在各种生态条件生存和繁殖能力,因此,迁飞有利于维持东亚飞蝗种群的遗传多态性的动态平衡。     

Population genetic structure and differentiation of Anthoxanthum alpinum in the subalpine-alpine ecocline of Swiss Alps

Allozyme variation in 6 enzyme systems coding 10 loci was estimated for 18 subpopulations of Anthoxanthum alpinum from three altitudinal transects in two localities of the Swiss Alps. Mean proportions of polymorphic loci (95% criterion), average number of alleles per locus, and mean expected heterozygosity were 64.9%, 2.37 and 0. 252, respectively. Mean genetic distance among populations was 0.011, and 79% of the genetic variation resided within populations. Based on allozyme analysis, marginal subpopulations appeared to have similar level of genetic variability to central subpopulations. Relatively high genetic differentiation, low gene flow values and small neighbourhood sizes suggested that inbreeding followed by genetic drift was possible causes of lowgenetic variability in Arpette A. alpinum populations.     

EFFECTS OF POPULATION BOTTLENECKS ON GENETIC DIVERSITY AS MEASURED BY ALLOZYME ELECTROPHORESIS

Low levels of allozyme heterozygosity in populations are often attributed to previous population bottlenecks; however, few experiments have examined the relationship between heterozygosity and bottlenecks under natural conditions. The composition and number of founders of 55 experimental populations of the eastern mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki), maintained under simulated field conditions, were manipulated to examine the effects of bottlenecks on three components of allozyme diversity. Correlations between observed and expected values of allozyme heterozygosity, proportions of polymorphic loci, and numbers of alleles per locus were 0.423, 0.602, and 0.772, respectively. The numbers of polymorphic loci and of alleles per locus were more sensitive indicators of differences in genetic diversity between the pre-bottleneck and post-bottleneck populations than was multiple-locus heterozygosity. In many populations, single- and multiple-locus heterozygosity actually increased as a result of the founder event. The weak relationship between a population's heterozygosity and the number and composition of its founders resulted from an increase in the variance of heterozygosity due to drift of allele frequencies. There was little evidence that selection influenced the loss of allozyme variation. When it is not possible to estimate heterozygosity at a large number of polymorphic loci, allozyme surveys attempting to detect founder events and other types of bottlenecks should focus on levels of locus polymorphism and allelic diversity rather than on heterozygosity.