Phylogenetic relationships and genetic diversity of the Korean endemic Phedimus latiovalifolius (Crassulaceae) and its close relatives.

ABSTRACT: Phedimus latiovalifolius (Y.N.Lee) D.C.Son & H.J.Kim is exclusively distributed in the high mountains in the Korean Peninsula, mainly along the Baekdudaegan mountain range. Despite its morphological and distributional distinction from other Phedimus Raf. species, its taxonomic identity and phylogenetic relationship with congeneric species remain unclear. This study employs genotyping-by-sequencing-derived genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphisms to establish the monophyly of P. latiovalifolius and its relationship with closely related species. Genetic diversity and population differentiation of P. latiovalifolius are also assessed to provide baseline genetic information for future conservation and management strategies. Our phylogenetic analyses robustly demonstrate the monophyletic nat

SUBMITTER: Cho MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11251145 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature