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How much genetic variation is stored in the endangered and fragmented shrub Tetraena mongolica Maxim?

ABSTRACT: Tetraena mongolica Maxim (Zygophyllaceae) is an endangered species endemic to western Inner Mongolia and China, and is currently threatened by habitat loss and human over-exploitation. We explored the genetic background, its genetic diversity, population structure, and demographic history, based on 12 polymorphic nuclear microsatellite loci. Our results indicated high genetic diversity in extant populations, but no distinguishable gene cluster corresponding with a specific biogeography. Population demography analysis using a MSVAR indicated a strong, recent population decline approximately 5,455 years ago. These results suggest that the Yellow River and Zhuozi Mountain range may not prevent pollination between populations. Finally, we surmised that the population demography of T. mongolica was likely to have been affected by early mankind activities.

SUBMITTER: Zhi Y

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6152454 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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How much genetic variation is stored in the endangered and fragmented shrub Tetraena mongolica Maxim?

Zhi Yingbiao Y Sun Zhonglou Z Sun Ping P Zhao Kai K Guo Yangnan Y Zhang Dejian D Zhang Baowei B

PeerJ 20180921

Tetraena mongolica Maxim (Zygophyllaceae) is an endangered species endemic to western Inner Mongolia and China, and is currently threatened by habitat loss and human over-exploitation. We explored the genetic background, its genetic diversity, population structure, and demographic history, based on 12 polymorphic nuclear microsatellite loci. Our results indicated high genetic diversity in extant populations, but no distinguishable gene cluster corresponding with a specific biogeography. P ...[more]

PMID: 30258729

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