Phylogenetic relationships and genetic diversity of Tunisian maize landraces.

ABSTRACT: Based on history, maize was first introduced into Tunisia and northern Africa, at large, from the south of Spain. Several subsequent introductions were made from diverse origins, generating new landraces by recombination and selection for adaptation to arid environments. This study aimed to investigate the phylogenetic relationships among Tunisian maize landraces with possible sources of introduction from neighboring countries. Ten Tunisian landraces were genotyped with 23656SNPs along with a panel of diversity of 171 landraces originating from Algeria, Europe, and America. The Tunisian maize landraces were very diverse and distinct from those from neighboring countries, and they were classified into three main clusters that could be the basis for investigating heterotic groups. The phylog

SUBMITTER: Hammami MDE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753626 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature