Genome-wide genotyping elucidates the geographical diversification and dispersal of the polyploid and clonally propagated yam (Dioscorea alata L.)

Background and Aims Inferring the diffusion history of many human-dispersed species is still not straightforward due to unresolved past human migrations. The centre of diversification and routes of migration of the autopolyploid and clonally propagated greater yam, Dioscorea alata, one of the oldes...

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Main Authors: Sharif, B.M., Burgarella, C., Cormier, F., Mournet, P., Causse, S., Van, K.N., Kaoh, J., Rajaonah, M.T., Lakshan, S.R., Waki, J., Bhattacharjee, Ranjana, Gueye, B., Pachakkil, B., Arnau, G., Chaïr, H.
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Published: Oxford University Press 2020
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117430
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author Sharif, B.M.
Burgarella, C.
Cormier, F.
Mournet, P.
Causse, S.
Van, K.N.
Kaoh, J.
Rajaonah, M.T.
Lakshan, S.R.
Waki, J.
Bhattacharjee, Ranjana
Gueye, B.
Pachakkil, B.
Arnau, G.
Chaïr, H.
author_browse Arnau, G.
Bhattacharjee, Ranjana
Burgarella, C.
Causse, S.
Chaïr, H.
Cormier, F.
Gueye, B.
Kaoh, J.
Lakshan, S.R.
Mournet, P.
Pachakkil, B.
Rajaonah, M.T.
Sharif, B.M.
Van, K.N.
Waki, J.
author_facet Sharif, B.M.
Burgarella, C.
Cormier, F.
Mournet, P.
Causse, S.
Van, K.N.
Kaoh, J.
Rajaonah, M.T.
Lakshan, S.R.
Waki, J.
Bhattacharjee, Ranjana
Gueye, B.
Pachakkil, B.
Arnau, G.
Chaïr, H.
author_sort Sharif, B.M.
collection Repository of Agricultural Research Outputs (CGSpace)
description Background and Aims Inferring the diffusion history of many human-dispersed species is still not straightforward due to unresolved past human migrations. The centre of diversification and routes of migration of the autopolyploid and clonally propagated greater yam, Dioscorea alata, one of the oldest edible tubers, remain unclear. Here, we address yam demographic and dispersal history using a worldwide sample. Methods We characterized genome-wide patterns of genetic variation using genotyping by sequencing 643 greater yam accessions spanning four continents. First, we disentangled the polyploid and clonal components of yam diversity using allele frequency distribution and identity by descent approaches. We then addressed yam geographical origin and diffusion history with a model-based coalescent inferential approach. Key Results Diploid genotypes were more frequent than triploids and tetraploids worldwide. Genetic diversity was generally low and clonality appeared to be a main factor of diversification. The most likely evolutionary scenario supported an early divergence of mainland Southeast Asian and Pacific gene pools with continuous migration between them. The genetic make-up of triploids and tetraploids suggests that they have originated from these two regions before westward yam migration. The Indian Peninsula gene pool gave origin to the African gene pool, which was later introduced to the Caribbean region. Conclusions Our results are congruent with the hypothesis of independent domestication origins of the two main Asian and Pacific gene pools. The low genetic diversity and high clonality observed suggest a strong domestication bottleneck followed by thousands of years of widespread vegetative propagation and polyploidization. Both processes reduced the extent of diversity available for breeding, and this is likely to threaten future adaptation.
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spelling CGSpace1174302025-11-11T11:05:42Z Genome-wide genotyping elucidates the geographical diversification and dispersal of the polyploid and clonally propagated yam (Dioscorea alata L.) Sharif, B.M. Burgarella, C. Cormier, F. Mournet, P. Causse, S. Van, K.N. Kaoh, J. Rajaonah, M.T. Lakshan, S.R. Waki, J. Bhattacharjee, Ranjana Gueye, B. Pachakkil, B. Arnau, G. Chaïr, H. propagation demography geographical distribution polyploidy genomics yams dioscorea alata Background and Aims Inferring the diffusion history of many human-dispersed species is still not straightforward due to unresolved past human migrations. The centre of diversification and routes of migration of the autopolyploid and clonally propagated greater yam, Dioscorea alata, one of the oldest edible tubers, remain unclear. Here, we address yam demographic and dispersal history using a worldwide sample. Methods We characterized genome-wide patterns of genetic variation using genotyping by sequencing 643 greater yam accessions spanning four continents. First, we disentangled the polyploid and clonal components of yam diversity using allele frequency distribution and identity by descent approaches. We then addressed yam geographical origin and diffusion history with a model-based coalescent inferential approach. Key Results Diploid genotypes were more frequent than triploids and tetraploids worldwide. Genetic diversity was generally low and clonality appeared to be a main factor of diversification. The most likely evolutionary scenario supported an early divergence of mainland Southeast Asian and Pacific gene pools with continuous migration between them. The genetic make-up of triploids and tetraploids suggests that they have originated from these two regions before westward yam migration. The Indian Peninsula gene pool gave origin to the African gene pool, which was later introduced to the Caribbean region. Conclusions Our results are congruent with the hypothesis of independent domestication origins of the two main Asian and Pacific gene pools. The low genetic diversity and high clonality observed suggest a strong domestication bottleneck followed by thousands of years of widespread vegetative propagation and polyploidization. Both processes reduced the extent of diversity available for breeding, and this is likely to threaten future adaptation. 2020-10-30 2022-01-11T10:25:28Z 2022-01-11T10:25:28Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117430 en Open Access application/pdf Oxford University Press Sharif, B.M., Burgarella, C., Cormier, F., Mournet, P., Causse, S., Van, K.N., ... & Chair, H. (2020). Genome-wide genotyping elucidates the geographical diversification and dispersal of the polyploid and clonally propagated yam (Dioscorea alata L.). Annals of Botany, 126(6), 1029-1038.
spellingShingle propagation
demography
geographical distribution
polyploidy
genomics
yams
dioscorea alata
Sharif, B.M.
Burgarella, C.
Cormier, F.
Mournet, P.
Causse, S.
Van, K.N.
Kaoh, J.
Rajaonah, M.T.
Lakshan, S.R.
Waki, J.
Bhattacharjee, Ranjana
Gueye, B.
Pachakkil, B.
Arnau, G.
Chaïr, H.
Genome-wide genotyping elucidates the geographical diversification and dispersal of the polyploid and clonally propagated yam (Dioscorea alata L.)
title Genome-wide genotyping elucidates the geographical diversification and dispersal of the polyploid and clonally propagated yam (Dioscorea alata L.)
title_full Genome-wide genotyping elucidates the geographical diversification and dispersal of the polyploid and clonally propagated yam (Dioscorea alata L.)
title_fullStr Genome-wide genotyping elucidates the geographical diversification and dispersal of the polyploid and clonally propagated yam (Dioscorea alata L.)
title_full_unstemmed Genome-wide genotyping elucidates the geographical diversification and dispersal of the polyploid and clonally propagated yam (Dioscorea alata L.)
title_short Genome-wide genotyping elucidates the geographical diversification and dispersal of the polyploid and clonally propagated yam (Dioscorea alata L.)
title_sort genome wide genotyping elucidates the geographical diversification and dispersal of the polyploid and clonally propagated yam dioscorea alata l
topic propagation
demography
geographical distribution
polyploidy
genomics
yams
dioscorea alata
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117430
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