Genetic differentiation and conservation insights into Salicornia iranica subsp. sinus-persica from Musa Bay using SCoT markers and DNA barcodes.

ABSTRACT: Understanding genetic diversity is essential for the conservation and management of halophyte species, especially in ecologically sensitive and industrially impacted regions. In this study, 52 accessions of Salicornia iranica subsp. sinus-persica were collected from diverse microhabitats across Musa Bay, including coastal zones, islands, and petrochemical sites. Following comprehensive morphological assessments showing high phenotypic similarity, and to ensure broad ecological coverage, 16 accessions representing all major microhabitats were selected for molecular analysis. SCoT markers and DNA barcoding (ITS and trnH-psbA regions) were employed to investigate their genetic structure. The SCoT markers revealed considerable polymorphism and partial genetic differentiation, especially betwee

SUBMITTER: Nasernakhaei F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12445711 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature