Unraveling the genetic diversity and structure of Quercus liaotungensis population through analysis of microsatellite markers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Quercus liaotungensis Koidz. is an ecologically and economically important tree species widely distributed in Northern China. However, the effective assessment, utilization, and protection of Q. liaotungensis resources remain unexplored.

Methods

In total, 120 samples obtained from 12 Q. liaotungensis populations of Northern China were investigated for genetic diversity and structure using 19 simple sequence repeat (SSR) primer pairs.

Results

The total number of alleles detected was 293, the average number of effective allele (Ne) was 6.084, the genetic differentiation coefficient (Fst) was 0.033, and the mean observed heterozygosity (Ho) and expected heterozygosity (He) were 0.690 and 0.801, respectively. Mor

SUBMITTER: Guo B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8052960 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature