Genome-wide patterns of genetic diversity, population structure and demographic history in manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) growing on indigenous Maori land.

ABSTRACT: Leptospermum scoparium J. R. Forst et G. Forst, known as mānuka by Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa (New Zealand), is a culturally and economically significant shrub species, native to New Zealand and Australia. Chemical, morphological and phylogenetic studies have indicated geographical variation of mānuka across its range in New Zealand, and genetic differentiation between New Zealand and Australia. We used pooled whole genome re-sequencing of 76 L. scoparium and outgroup populations from New Zealand and Australia to compile a dataset totalling ~2.5 million SNPs. We explored the genetic structure and relatedness of L. scoparium across New Zealand, and between populations in New Zealand and Australia, as well as the complex demographic history of this species. Our population genom

SUBMITTER: Koot E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8771449 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature