Genetic diversity and population structure of Arabidopsis thaliana along an altitudinal gradient.

ABSTRACT: The natural genetic variation within a plant species is primarily a consequence of its phylogeography and evolutionary history. This variation largely determines its present-day population structure. Arabidopsis thaliana, as a model plant, has been studied in great detail including its probable origin, local as well as global genetic diversity pattern, population structure, adaptation, etc. However, no such studies have so far been reported from the Indian Himalayan region. Here, we describe a comprehensive study on the genetic diversity and population structure of A. thaliana from an altitudinal range of 700-3400 m above mean sea level the highest altitudinal range reported so far. We also compare these populations with previously reported worldwide populations. A total of 48 accessions r

SUBMITTER: Tyagi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4719038 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature