Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) is assumed as one of the most valuable and popular fruit crops all over the world. In this study, ten of local grape germplasm were characterized considering phenotypic diversity and genetic ...Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) is assumed as one of the most valuable and popular fruit crops all over the world. In this study, ten of local grape germplasm were characterized considering phenotypic diversity and genetic features under Egyptian conditions. Selected local grapes;Baltim Eswid, Edkawy, Matrouh Eswid, Bez El-Naka, Bez El-Anza, Romy Abiad, Romy Ahmer, Gharibi, Fayoumi and Banaty, were spread geographically among seven national governorates. A total of 58 attributes were characterized grape germplasm for the distinctness of vine parts. For molecular characterization, 9 nuclear SSR loci were analysed. Data revealed a broad sense of similarity at the level of studied morphological attributes, where the highest similarity (0.93) was between Romy Ahmer and Romy Abiad. A total of 24 alleles, ranging from 124 - 253 bp in size, were detected at the nine tested loci with an average of 2.67 alleles per locus. The amplification products in all of the 9 SSRs loci showed polymorphism among the 10 grapevine cultivars. The genetic relatedness among most of the cultivars was in accordance with their identification based on ampelographic properties. Data of phenotypic and molecular analysis revealed high variability of Vitis germplasm in Egypt and contributed substantially to our awareness of valuable local grape genetic resources which are on the verge of extinction.展开更多
芒是麦类作物穂部器官的重要组成部分,在提高籽粒产量、促进种子传播和防御虫害等方面具有重要作用。大麦具有丰富的芒型突变体,加之其二倍体的特性,成为麦类作物芒器官形态建成研究的理想作物。本研究报道了一个大麦芒型突变体材料calc...芒是麦类作物穂部器官的重要组成部分,在提高籽粒产量、促进种子传播和防御虫害等方面具有重要作用。大麦具有丰富的芒型突变体,加之其二倍体的特性,成为麦类作物芒器官形态建成研究的理想作物。本研究报道了一个大麦芒型突变体材料calcaroides,表现为外稃顶端或是稃芒基部异形凸起,形成呈钩状不完全花器结构,属基部钩芒类型。突变体芒较短并伴随抽穗期推迟,株高、穗长和穗粒数显著降低等表型。遗传分析表明,突变体的芒型突变性状受单隐性基因cal-d控制。前期利用cal-d导入系BW106×Bowman的F_(2)群体,结合简化基因组测序(GBS,genotyping by sequencing)分析,将cal-d基因初步定位于3H染色体。进一步利用来自F_(2)的杂合单株,包括13000株单株的F_(2:3)群体进行精细定位,最终将cal-d基因定位于3H染色体153~329 Mb区间的近着丝粒区域。通过转录组混池测序分析结合大麦基因组和表达谱资源数据库,初步筛选了9个候选基因。本研究结果为大麦芒型突变基因cal-d的克隆与功能验证奠定了基础,对于解析麦类作物芒的遗传发育机制具有重要的意义。展开更多
Pepper（Capsicum spp.） is an important vegetable crop in the world. Now the pepper in China contributes one-third of the world＇s peppers production. Genetic diversity of the pepper germplasm of China is expected int...Pepper（Capsicum spp.） is an important vegetable crop in the world. Now the pepper in China contributes one-third of the world＇s peppers production. Genetic diversity of the pepper germplasm of China is expected interesting to know. To explore the structure of genetic diversity in Chinese pepper germplasm resources and possible relationship with cultivar types or geographic origin, we sampled and compared 372 Gen Bank pepper accessions（local cultivars and landraces） from 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities of China and 31 additional accessions from other countries. These accessions were genotyped using 28 simple sequence repeat（SSR） markers spanning the entire pepper genome. We then investigated the genetic structure of the sampled collection using model-based analysis in STRUCTURE v2.3.4 and examined genetic relationships by the unweighted pair-group method of mathematical averages（UPGMA） in MEGA. In addition to geographic origin, we evaluated eight plant and fruit traits. In total, 363 alleles were amplified using the 28 SSR primers. Gene diversity, polymorphism information content and heterozygosity of the 28 SSR loci were estimated as 0.09–0.92, 0.08–0.92 and 0.01–0.34, respectively. The UPGMA cluster analysis clearly distinguished Capsicum annuum L. from other cultivated pepper species. Population structure analysis of the 368 C. annuum accessions uncovered three genetic groups which also corresponded to distinct cultivar types with respect to the plant and fruit descriptors. The genetic structure was also related to the geographic origin of the landraces. Overall results indicate that genetic diversity of Chinese pepper landraces were structured by migration of genotypes followed by human selection for cultivar types in agreement with consumption modes and adaptation to the highly diversified agro-climatic conditions.展开更多
Emmer wheat cultivated by organic farmers is used as a component of some bio （organic） food products. Its positive influence on consumer health is caused by grain composition. With the aim of selecting varieties or ...Emmer wheat cultivated by organic farmers is used as a component of some bio （organic） food products. Its positive influence on consumer health is caused by grain composition. With the aim of selecting varieties or landraces for their possible further use we tested selected emmer wheat accessions maintained in the Czech Gene Bank. In the set of 8 emmer wheat accessions, the main grain components, bread making characteristics and contents of health supporting chemical substances such as total dietary fibre content and its components, content of total polyphenols plus catechin and ferulic acid contents, vitamins of the B group and E plus total content of carotenoids were evaluated by standard methods. Tests of bread making quality confirmed a very well known fact that emmer wheat grain is much more suitable for other purposes as whole grain mixtures, cereal pure, etc. than for bread preparation. The results indicate the possibilities to select emmer wheat genotypes differing in grain composition and containing compounds with positive effects on human health. Among the tested emmer wheat accessions the Rudico variety had a complex of positive characteristics such as content of total dietary fibre, total polyphenol content with prevailing catechin and the highest amount of B group vitamins such as B 1, B2, niacin, pantothenic acid and B6.展开更多
DEAR EDITOR,Many historical descriptions of new species have included vague or inaccurate information about the type locality.This can lead to confusion in the study of the species and their geographic distributions,t...DEAR EDITOR,Many historical descriptions of new species have included vague or inaccurate information about the type locality.This can lead to confusion in the study of the species and their geographic distributions,thereby hindering conservation efforts.One such example is the southern white-cheeked gibbon(Nomascus siki(Delacour,1951)).The type locality is given as Thua Luu in central Vietnam,which is located within the range of another crested gibbon species(N.annamensis)and more than 200 km south of the known range of N.siki.To investigate the problematic type locality of N.siki,we sequenced the mitochondrial genome of the holotype and compared its cytochrome b gene sequence to those of other georeferenced crested gibbon samples.展开更多
文摘Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) is assumed as one of the most valuable and popular fruit crops all over the world. In this study, ten of local grape germplasm were characterized considering phenotypic diversity and genetic features under Egyptian conditions. Selected local grapes;Baltim Eswid, Edkawy, Matrouh Eswid, Bez El-Naka, Bez El-Anza, Romy Abiad, Romy Ahmer, Gharibi, Fayoumi and Banaty, were spread geographically among seven national governorates. A total of 58 attributes were characterized grape germplasm for the distinctness of vine parts. For molecular characterization, 9 nuclear SSR loci were analysed. Data revealed a broad sense of similarity at the level of studied morphological attributes, where the highest similarity (0.93) was between Romy Ahmer and Romy Abiad. A total of 24 alleles, ranging from 124 - 253 bp in size, were detected at the nine tested loci with an average of 2.67 alleles per locus. The amplification products in all of the 9 SSRs loci showed polymorphism among the 10 grapevine cultivars. The genetic relatedness among most of the cultivars was in accordance with their identification based on ampelographic properties. Data of phenotypic and molecular analysis revealed high variability of Vitis germplasm in Egypt and contributed substantially to our awareness of valuable local grape genetic resources which are on the verge of extinction.
文摘芒是麦类作物穂部器官的重要组成部分,在提高籽粒产量、促进种子传播和防御虫害等方面具有重要作用。大麦具有丰富的芒型突变体,加之其二倍体的特性,成为麦类作物芒器官形态建成研究的理想作物。本研究报道了一个大麦芒型突变体材料calcaroides,表现为外稃顶端或是稃芒基部异形凸起,形成呈钩状不完全花器结构,属基部钩芒类型。突变体芒较短并伴随抽穗期推迟,株高、穗长和穗粒数显著降低等表型。遗传分析表明,突变体的芒型突变性状受单隐性基因cal-d控制。前期利用cal-d导入系BW106×Bowman的F_(2)群体,结合简化基因组测序(GBS,genotyping by sequencing)分析,将cal-d基因初步定位于3H染色体。进一步利用来自F_(2)的杂合单株,包括13000株单株的F_(2:3)群体进行精细定位,最终将cal-d基因定位于3H染色体153~329 Mb区间的近着丝粒区域。通过转录组混池测序分析结合大麦基因组和表达谱资源数据库,初步筛选了9个候选基因。本研究结果为大麦芒型突变基因cal-d的克隆与功能验证奠定了基础,对于解析麦类作物芒的遗传发育机制具有重要的意义。
基金supported by the National Key Technology Research and Development Program of China(2011BAZ01732)the Project of the Ministry of Agriculture of China(CARS-25)+2 种基金the Core Research Budget of the Non-profit Governmental Research Institute,China(ICS,CAAS1610032011011)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAAS-ASTIP-IVFCAAS)
文摘Pepper（Capsicum spp.） is an important vegetable crop in the world. Now the pepper in China contributes one-third of the world＇s peppers production. Genetic diversity of the pepper germplasm of China is expected interesting to know. To explore the structure of genetic diversity in Chinese pepper germplasm resources and possible relationship with cultivar types or geographic origin, we sampled and compared 372 Gen Bank pepper accessions（local cultivars and landraces） from 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities of China and 31 additional accessions from other countries. These accessions were genotyped using 28 simple sequence repeat（SSR） markers spanning the entire pepper genome. We then investigated the genetic structure of the sampled collection using model-based analysis in STRUCTURE v2.3.4 and examined genetic relationships by the unweighted pair-group method of mathematical averages（UPGMA） in MEGA. In addition to geographic origin, we evaluated eight plant and fruit traits. In total, 363 alleles were amplified using the 28 SSR primers. Gene diversity, polymorphism information content and heterozygosity of the 28 SSR loci were estimated as 0.09–0.92, 0.08–0.92 and 0.01–0.34, respectively. The UPGMA cluster analysis clearly distinguished Capsicum annuum L. from other cultivated pepper species. Population structure analysis of the 368 C. annuum accessions uncovered three genetic groups which also corresponded to distinct cultivar types with respect to the plant and fruit descriptors. The genetic structure was also related to the geographic origin of the landraces. Overall results indicate that genetic diversity of Chinese pepper landraces were structured by migration of genotypes followed by human selection for cultivar types in agreement with consumption modes and adaptation to the highly diversified agro-climatic conditions.
文摘Emmer wheat cultivated by organic farmers is used as a component of some bio （organic） food products. Its positive influence on consumer health is caused by grain composition. With the aim of selecting varieties or landraces for their possible further use we tested selected emmer wheat accessions maintained in the Czech Gene Bank. In the set of 8 emmer wheat accessions, the main grain components, bread making characteristics and contents of health supporting chemical substances such as total dietary fibre content and its components, content of total polyphenols plus catechin and ferulic acid contents, vitamins of the B group and E plus total content of carotenoids were evaluated by standard methods. Tests of bread making quality confirmed a very well known fact that emmer wheat grain is much more suitable for other purposes as whole grain mixtures, cereal pure, etc. than for bread preparation. The results indicate the possibilities to select emmer wheat genotypes differing in grain composition and containing compounds with positive effects on human health. Among the tested emmer wheat accessions the Rudico variety had a complex of positive characteristics such as content of total dietary fibre, total polyphenol content with prevailing catechin and the highest amount of B group vitamins such as B 1, B2, niacin, pantothenic acid and B6.
文摘DEAR EDITOR,Many historical descriptions of new species have included vague or inaccurate information about the type locality.This can lead to confusion in the study of the species and their geographic distributions,thereby hindering conservation efforts.One such example is the southern white-cheeked gibbon(Nomascus siki(Delacour,1951)).The type locality is given as Thua Luu in central Vietnam,which is located within the range of another crested gibbon species(N.annamensis)and more than 200 km south of the known range of N.siki.To investigate the problematic type locality of N.siki,we sequenced the mitochondrial genome of the holotype and compared its cytochrome b gene sequence to those of other georeferenced crested gibbon samples.
