Genome-wide genetic diversity and population structure of Garcinia kola (Heckel) in Benin using DArT-Seq technology.

ABSTRACT: Garcinia kola (Heckel) is a versatile tree indigenous to West and Central Africa. All parts of the tree have value in traditional medicine. Natural populations of the species have declined over the years due to overexploitation. Assessment of genetic diversity and population structure of G. kola is important for its management and conservation. The present study investigates the genetic diversity and population structure of G. kola populations in Benin using ultra-high-throughput diversity array technology (DArT) single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers. From the 102 accessions sampled, two were excluded from the final dataset owing to poor genotyping coverage. A total of 43,736 SNPs were reported, of which 12,585 were used for analyses after screening with quality control parameters i

SUBMITTER: Dadjo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7511007 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature