Genome-wide data reveal bi-direction and asymmetrical hybridization origin of a fern species Microlepia matthewii.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Natural hybridization is common and plays a crucial role in driving biodiversity in nature. Despite its significance, the understanding of hybridization in ferns remains inadequate. Therefore, it is imperative to study fern hybridization to gain a more comprehensive understanding of fern biodiversity. Our study delves into the role of hybridization in shaping fern species, employing Microlepia matthewii as a case study to investigate its origins of hybridization.

Methods

We performed double digest Genotyping-by-sequencing (dd-GBS) on M. matthewii and its potential parent species, identifying nuclear and chloroplast SNPs. Initially, nuclear SNPs were employed to construct the three cluster analysis: phylogenetic tree, principal component analysis, and popu

SUBMITTER: Luo JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11260791 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature