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Population genetic diversity and structure of a naturally isolated plant species, Rhodiola dumulosa (Crassulaceae).

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Rhodiola dumulosa (Crassulaceae) is a perennial diploid species found in high-montane areas. It is distributed in fragmented populations across northern, central and northwestern China. In this study, we aimed to (i) measure the genetic diversity of this species and that of its populations; (ii) describe the genetic structure of these populations across the entire distribution range in China; and (iii) evaluate the extent of gene flow among the naturally fragmented populations.

Methods

Samples from 1089 individuals within 35 populations of R. dumulosa were collected, covering as much of the entire distribution range of this species within China as possible. Population genetic diversity and structure were analyzed using AFLP molecular markers. Gene flow among populations was estimated according to the level of population differentiation.

Important findings

The total genetic diversity of R. dumulosa was high but decreased with increasing altitude. Population-structure analysis indicated that the most closely related populations were geographically restricted and occurred in close proximity to each other. A significant isolation-by-distance pattern, caused by the naturally fragmented population distribution, was observed. At least two distinct gene pools were found in the 35 sampled populations, one composed of populations in northern China and the other composed of populations in central and northwestern China. The calculation of Nei's gene diversity index revealed that the genetic diversity in the northern China pool (0.1972) was lower than that in the central and northwestern China pool (0.2216). The populations were significantly isolated, and gene flow was restricted throughout the entire distribution. However, gene flow among populations on the same mountain appears to be unrestricted, as indicated by the weak genetic isolation among these populations.

SUBMITTER: Hou Y

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3164725 | biostudies-literature | 2011

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Population genetic diversity and structure of a naturally isolated plant species, Rhodiola dumulosa (Crassulaceae).

Hou Yan Y Lou Anru A

PloS one 20110901 9

<h4>Aims</h4>Rhodiola dumulosa (Crassulaceae) is a perennial diploid species found in high-montane areas. It is distributed in fragmented populations across northern, central and northwestern China. In this study, we aimed to (i) measure the genetic diversity of this species and that of its populations; (ii) describe the genetic structure of these populations across the entire distribution range in China; and (iii) evaluate the extent of gene flow among the naturally fragmented populations.<h4>M ...[more]

PMID: 21909437

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Population genetic diversity and structure of a naturally isolated plant species, Rhodiola dumulosa (Crassulaceae).

Aims

Methods

Important findings

Publications

Population genetic diversity and structure of a naturally isolated plant species, Rhodiola dumulosa (Crassulaceae).

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