Elucidation of the Origin of the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves in Crete, Greece.

ABSTRACT: The olive tree of Vouves in Crete, is considered the oldest producing olive tree in the world with an estimated age exceeding 4000 years. In the present study, we sequenced two samples (from the bottom and the top of the tree) to elucidate the genetic relation of this ancient tree with other olive cvs as well as to gain some insights about its origin. Our results showed that both samples have different genetic origins, proving that this ancient tree has been grafted at least one time. On the basis of whole genome sequences the sample from the top of the Vouves tree showed relation of the same order than half-siblings to one accession corresponding to the present-day Greek cv 'Mastoidis'. Nevertheless, in the framework of a microsatellite analysis it was found to cluster with the 'Mastoidis

SUBMITTER: Bombarely A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8620074 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature