Development of SSR Markers and Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of Endangered Plant Saussurea involucrata.

ABSTRACT: The conservation biology field underscores the importance of understanding genetic diversity and gene flow within plant populations and the factors that influence them. This study employs Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) molecular markers to investigate the genetic diversity of the endangered plant species Saussurea involucrata, offering a theoretical foundation for its conservation efforts. Utilizing sequencing results to screen SSR loci, we designed and scrutinized 18 polymorphic microsatellite primers across 112 samples from 11 populations in the Bayinbuluke region. Our findings reveal high genetic diversity (I = 0.837, He = 0.470) and substantial gene flow (Nm = 1.390) among S. involucrata populations (China, Xinjiang), potentially attributed to efficient pollen and seed disp

SUBMITTER: Hu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11353235 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature