Diversity and genetic structure of cassava landraces and their wild relatives (Manihot spp.) in Colombia revealed by simple sequence repeats

Understanding the genetic composition and population structure of plant species at a molecular level is essential for the development of adequate strategies aimed at enhancing the conservation and use of their genetic resources. In addition, such knowledge can help to plan ahead for a scenario under...

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Autores principales: Tovar, E., Bocanegra, J.L., Villafañe, C, Fory Sánchez, L.F., Velásquez, A., Moreno, R., Gallego Sánchez, Gerardo J.
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Publicado: Cambridge University Press 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/69377
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author Tovar, E.
Bocanegra, J.L.
Villafañe, C
Fory Sánchez, L.F.
Velásquez, A.
Moreno, R.
Gallego Sánchez, Gerardo J.
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Fory Sánchez, L.F.
Gallego Sánchez, Gerardo J.
Moreno, R.
Tovar, E.
Velásquez, A.
Villafañe, C
author_facet Tovar, E.
Bocanegra, J.L.
Villafañe, C
Fory Sánchez, L.F.
Velásquez, A.
Moreno, R.
Gallego Sánchez, Gerardo J.
author_sort Tovar, E.
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description Understanding the genetic composition and population structure of plant species at a molecular level is essential for the development of adequate strategies aimed at enhancing the conservation and use of their genetic resources. In addition, such knowledge can help to plan ahead for a scenario under which wild and cultivated species come into contact with their genetically modified (GM) counterpart(s). Using ten simple sequence repeat markers, we genotyped 409 samples pertaining to the species in the Manihot genus known to occur in Colombia, i.e. cassava (Manihot esculenta) and its wild relatives Manihot brachyloba, Manihot carthaginensis and Manihot tristis. High genetic variation was observed in all the species (HE= 0.212–0.603), with cassava showing highest diversity. Most of the genetic variation was found within species populations. Our results suggest that outcrossing events among populations occur much more frequently in M. tristis and M. esculenta, and particularly so in the latter, where the exchange of varieties among local farmers plays a key role in maintaining and introducing new genetic diversity. The occurrence of gene flow within and among populations of Manihot species in Colombia becomes relevant in a biosafety context, where gene flow from GM cassava, if introduced to the country, might have detrimental effects on the structure and dynamics of populations of wild species. The baseline information on the genetic diversity and structure of the four Colombian species that we have presented here provides a first and indispensable step towards the development of targeted interventions necessary to preserve their genetic resources.
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spelling CGSpace693772025-03-13T09:44:07Z Diversity and genetic structure of cassava landraces and their wild relatives (Manihot spp.) in Colombia revealed by simple sequence repeats Tovar, E. Bocanegra, J.L. Villafañe, C Fory Sánchez, L.F. Velásquez, A. Moreno, R. Gallego Sánchez, Gerardo J. manihot esculenta cassava plant genetic resources wild plants genetic variation genetic diversity as resource genetically modified organisms mandioca recursos genéticos vegetales plantas silvestres variación genética diversidad genética como recurso organismos modificados genéticamente Understanding the genetic composition and population structure of plant species at a molecular level is essential for the development of adequate strategies aimed at enhancing the conservation and use of their genetic resources. In addition, such knowledge can help to plan ahead for a scenario under which wild and cultivated species come into contact with their genetically modified (GM) counterpart(s). Using ten simple sequence repeat markers, we genotyped 409 samples pertaining to the species in the Manihot genus known to occur in Colombia, i.e. cassava (Manihot esculenta) and its wild relatives Manihot brachyloba, Manihot carthaginensis and Manihot tristis. High genetic variation was observed in all the species (HE= 0.212–0.603), with cassava showing highest diversity. Most of the genetic variation was found within species populations. Our results suggest that outcrossing events among populations occur much more frequently in M. tristis and M. esculenta, and particularly so in the latter, where the exchange of varieties among local farmers plays a key role in maintaining and introducing new genetic diversity. The occurrence of gene flow within and among populations of Manihot species in Colombia becomes relevant in a biosafety context, where gene flow from GM cassava, if introduced to the country, might have detrimental effects on the structure and dynamics of populations of wild species. The baseline information on the genetic diversity and structure of the four Colombian species that we have presented here provides a first and indispensable step towards the development of targeted interventions necessary to preserve their genetic resources. 2016-09 2015-12-21T16:04:06Z 2015-12-21T16:04:06Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/69377 en Limited Access Cambridge University Press Tovar, E.; Bocanegra, J. L.; Villafañe, C.; Fory, L.; Velasquez, A.; Gallego, Gerardo; Moreno, R.. 2015. Diversity and genetic structure of cassava landraces and their wild relatives (Manihot spp.) in Colombia revealed by simple sequence repeats . Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization 1-11 p.
spellingShingle manihot esculenta
cassava
plant genetic resources
wild plants
genetic variation
genetic diversity as resource
genetically modified organisms
mandioca
recursos genéticos vegetales
plantas silvestres
variación genética
diversidad genética como recurso
organismos modificados genéticamente
Tovar, E.
Bocanegra, J.L.
Villafañe, C
Fory Sánchez, L.F.
Velásquez, A.
Moreno, R.
Gallego Sánchez, Gerardo J.
Diversity and genetic structure of cassava landraces and their wild relatives (Manihot spp.) in Colombia revealed by simple sequence repeats
title Diversity and genetic structure of cassava landraces and their wild relatives (Manihot spp.) in Colombia revealed by simple sequence repeats
title_full Diversity and genetic structure of cassava landraces and their wild relatives (Manihot spp.) in Colombia revealed by simple sequence repeats
title_fullStr Diversity and genetic structure of cassava landraces and their wild relatives (Manihot spp.) in Colombia revealed by simple sequence repeats
title_full_unstemmed Diversity and genetic structure of cassava landraces and their wild relatives (Manihot spp.) in Colombia revealed by simple sequence repeats
title_short Diversity and genetic structure of cassava landraces and their wild relatives (Manihot spp.) in Colombia revealed by simple sequence repeats
title_sort diversity and genetic structure of cassava landraces and their wild relatives manihot spp in colombia revealed by simple sequence repeats
topic manihot esculenta
cassava
plant genetic resources
wild plants
genetic variation
genetic diversity as resource
genetically modified organisms
mandioca
recursos genéticos vegetales
plantas silvestres
variación genética
diversidad genética como recurso
organismos modificados genéticamente
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/69377
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