Microsatellite and chloroplast DNA analyses reveal no genetic variation in a beach plant Surianana maritima on the Paracel Islands, China

Publication date: April 2016 Source:Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, Volume 65 Author(s): Wen-su Chen, Zheng-feng Wang, Gang Zhao, Shu-guang Jian Genetic variation within and among six natural populations of beach plant Suriana maritima on the Paracel Islands of China was assessed using SSR and chloroplast DNA sequence analysis. The results showed a complete absence of genetic variation between individuals either within or among populations. The cumulative consequences of a founder effect, selfing, and inbreeding may be responsible for the loss of genetic diversity in S. maritima.

Source: Biochemical Systematics and Ecology - February 27, 2016 Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research