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Gene-ecological zonation and population genetic structure of Tectona grandis L.f. in India revealed by genome-wide SSR markers
Population genomics determines the evolutionary potential of a species by decoding the genetic structure and diversity of populations from diverse...
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Disparate genetic divergence patterns in three corals across a pan-Pacific environmental gradient highlight species-specific adaptation
Tropical coral reefs are among the most affected ecosystems by climate change and face increasing loss in the coming decades. Effective conservation...
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Genetic diversity and population genetic structure analysis of an extensive collection of wild and cultivated Vigna accessions
Vigna is a large, pan-tropic and highly variable group of the legumes family which is known for its > 10 cultivated species having significant...
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A novel synthesis of two decades of microsatellite studies on European beech reveals decreasing genetic diversity from glacial refugia
Genetic diversity influences the evolutionary potential of forest trees under changing environmental conditions, thus indirectly the ecosystem...
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An international wheat diversity panel reveals novel sources of genetic resistance to tan spot in Australia
Key messageNovel sources of genetic resistance to tan spot in Australia have been discovered using one-step GWAS and genomic prediction models that...
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Multiple introductions and genetic admixture facilitate the successful invasion of Plantago virginica into China
Population genetic surveys can reveal the patterns of genetic diversity and provide insights into the details of invasion history. Plantago virginica ...
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Genetic architecture and QTL selection response for Kernza perennial grain domestication traits
Key messageAnalysis of multi-year breeding program data revealed that the genetic architecture of an intermediate wheatgrass population was highly...
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Genetic insights into an Apennine population of the Italian red deer
The red deer Cervus elephus has been a common species in Italy until the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, when its distribution range started to...
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Landscape configuration of an Amazonian island-like ecosystem drives population structure and genetic diversity of a habitat-specialist bird
ContextAmazonian white-sand ecosystems ( campinas ) are open vegetation patches which form a natural island-like system in a matrix of tropical...
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How have sheep breeds differentiated from each other in Morocco? Genetic structure and geographical distribution patterns
BackgroundBased on the relatively homogeneous origin of the sheep breeds in Morocco that originate mainly from Iberia, it is highly relevant to...
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Global interdependence for fruit genetic resources: status and challenges in India
Sharing and exchange of germplasm within and beyond national boundaries generates opportunities to enrich the plant wealth of a country. India is the...
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Structure and genetic diversity of macauba [Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd. ex Mart.] approached by SNP markers to assist breeding strategies
Macauba palm [ Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd. ex Mart.] is a perennial oil, it stands out for having several characteristics of commercial interest,...
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Genetic structure, major chemical component contents and agronomic characters of the principal cultivars of the kelp Saccharina japonica in the largest kelp production province in China
The big success of farming the kelp Saccharina japonica in China is partly due to the transplantation of this cold water species to the subtropical...
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A greater yellowstone ecosystem grizzly bear case study: genetic reassessment for managers
There are five grizzly bear ( Ursus arctos horribilis ) populations in the lower 48 states of the United States. My goal in this Commentary was to...
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Population structure and history of North Atlantic Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus musculus) inferred from whole genome sequence analysis
Knowledge of genetic diversity and structure is essential for developing conservation strategies for endangered species. Blue whales were hunted to...
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Vavilov Institute (VIR): historical aspects of international cooperation for plant genetic resources
The year 2019 marked the 125th anniversaries of the foundation of the N.I. Vavilov Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR). It was a long way from...
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Genetic diversity and population structure of six South African Acacia mearnsii breeding populations based on SSR markers
Black wattle ( Acacia mearnsii ) has great economic value as a commercial source of tannins, timber and a source of firewood for local and...
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Genetic evidence of tri-genealogy hypothesis on the origin of ethnic minorities in Yunnan
BackgroundYunnan is located in Southwest China and consists of great cultural, linguistic, and genetic diversity. However, the genomic diversity of...
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Fine mapping and genetic analysis identified a C2H2-type zinc finger as a candidate gene for heading date regulation in wheat
Key messageA minor-effect QTL,
Qhd.2AS , that affects heading date in wheat was mapped to a genomic interval of 1.70-Mb on 2AS, and gene analysis...
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Genetic diversity of DGAT1 gene linked to milk production in cattle populations of Ethiopia
BackgroundDiacylglycerol acyl-CoA acyltransferase 1 ( DGAT1 ) has become a promising candidate gene for milk production traits because of its...
