Phenotypic, chemical component and molecular assessment of genetic diversity and population structure of Morinda officinalis germplasm.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Morinda officinalis How (MO) is a perennial herb distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, which known as one of the "Four Southern Herbal Medicines". The extent of genetic variability and the population structure of MO are presently little understood. Here, nine morphological traits, six chemical components and Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers were used in integrative research of MO germplasm variation among 88 individuals collected from ten populations across four geographical provinces of China.

Results

Both phenotype and chemical composition have significant genetic variation, and there is a certain correlation between them such as root diameter and the nystose content, as well as geographical distribution. The principal component analysis (

SUBMITTER: Luo Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9392303 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature