Atriplex species in Morocco (North Africa). Genetic diversity
التنوع الوراثي للقطف بالمغرب
The genus Atriplex (Chenopodiaceae) contains various species distinguishable by different morphology, biological cycle and ecological adaptations (Le Houérou, 1992). They have different genetic diversity. Because of their favourable crude protein content, many species of Atriplex are excellent livestock fodder during off season periods when grasses are low in feed value.
Atriplex species in Morocco (North Africa)
نوع القطف بالمغرب
Among the species of Atriplex in North Africa, Atriplex halimus L., a perennial shrub, is found in semi-arid and arid environments. In Morocco, Atriplex halimus is widely distributed as a wild species. Since its substantial increase in the protein content when irrigated with saline water in south Morocco, this halophyte is considered as a valuable source of forage. Many species are represented in the genus Atriplex, such as Atriplex nummularia, Atriplex lentiformis, Atriplex amnicola, ..
Genetic diversity of Atriplex species introduced to semi-arid zones of Morocco, as revealed by RAPD and ITS analyses
For more details, see: S. BOUDA 1,2, F.F. DEL CAMPO 3, A. HADDIOUI 2, M. BAAZIZ1* & L.E. HERNÁNDEZ 3
1 Laboratoire de Biochimie et Biotechnologies des Plantes, Université Cadi Ayyad, Faculté des Sciences-Semlalia, B.P. 2390, 40000, Marrakech, Moroc
2Laboratoire de Génétique et Biotechnologies Végétales,
Université Cadi Ayyad, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques
de Béni Mellal, B.P. 523, Béni Mellal, Maroc
3Laboratorio de Fisiología Vegetal, Departamento de Biología,
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid,
España
* Corresponding author: baaziz@ucam.ac.ma, Tel: 21224434649, Fax: +21224437412
Abstract :
It has been studied, by using RAPD markers and sequences of nrDNA ITS region, the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of seven species of the genus Atriplex (A. amnicola, A. canescens, A. halimus from Morocco (MAR) and from USA, A. lentiformis, A. nummularia, A. semibaccata and A. undulata). As a whole, the results show a high
genetic diversity among the species and a monophyletic nature of Atriplex. The biggest diversity was obtained by RAPDs. According to RAPD markers, two major groups can be distinguished, one formed by A. semibaccata
and A. undulata, the least similar to the rest of species. A. lentiformis
was closer to A. halimus. Phylogenetic analysis confirmed the divergence
of A. semibaccata from all species and the closeness of A. lentiformis
to A. halimus. The intraspecies variability was also high, as 39 individual
RAPD haplotypes were obtained by analyzing 40 plants. Both RAPDs and ITS analyses revealed with some exceptions, that all individuals from one species grouped together. RAPDS turn out to be more appropriate
than ITS to differentiate Atriplex species. The two markers gave rise
to the same species relationships, but to a different structure of
the Atriplex genetic diversity.
See: BOUDA, S., DEL CAMPO, F., HADDIOUI, A., BAAZIZ, M. & HERNÁNDEZ,
E.E. 2008. RAPD and ITS-based variability
revealed in Atriplex species introduced to semi-arid zones
of Morocco. Scientia Horticulturae 118, 172-179
Atriplex halimus species in Morocco (North Africa)
التنوع الوراثي للقطف بالمغرب
Genetic diversity in Atriplex halimus L. as revealed by isoenzyme markers. This genetic diversity was essentially explained by the within population component. The between populations differentiation accounted for 8% of the whole diversity (FST, averaged over all loci, is 0.08).
Based on polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, Nine natural populations of Atriplex halimus L. (1-9), collected in different regions of Morocco, were studied for their genetic diversity using isoenzyme polymorphism of the highly active enzyme systems:
esterases (EST), acid phosphatases (ACP) and glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (GOT).
Different allozyme
frequencies from 7 different loci were obtained for all populations
of this halophyte species. High levels of genetic diversity were
revealed. The mean number of alleles per locus (A = 1.9-2.0),
the percentage of polymorphic loci (P = 71.4-85.7) and the mean
expected heterozygosity (He = 0.339-0.385) showed an important
variability in all populations. For details see published work: HADDIOUI & BAAZIZ. 2001. Euphytica 121, 99-106.
The relationships among the 9 populations were inferred from the Nei's genetic distances. Four major groups were formed. The northern population 'Tanger' (9), forming a unique group, was highly divergent from the other groups. It appeared that the genetic distance between all groups was related to the geographic distance that separates them.
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Genetic diversity of Atriplex genus in Morocco as revealed by RAPD markers
Abstract
Atriplex halimus L. (Chenopodiaceae) is a monoecious C4 perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean Basin, used as fodder shrub for livestock and useful for rehabilitation of degraded rangelands. To assess the levels and patterns of genetic diversity of this species,
99 samples of 11 populations collected throughout the natural range
in Morocco plus 9 samples obtained from one population originating
from USA, were analyzed using RAPD. 157 reproducible amplified bands
were obtained with 17 primers. Out of 157 bands amplified, 146 (93%)
were polymorphic, and only 11 (7%) monomorphic. Global AMOVA (Analysis
of Molecular Variance) showed that the most genetic variation was
within populations (66.57), with the reminder occurring between populations
(33.43%). Hierarchical AMOVA analysis revealed that variation among
regions (Morocco versus USA) accounted only for 5.87% of the total
genetic variation, suggesting that there is not a significant genetic
differentiation of populations located at the opposite sides of the
Atlantic Ocean. The present genetic structure could have arisen by
a combination of genetic drift effect and limited level of gene flow
(0.50). The genetic diversity maintained by the species (0.238) was
somewhat higher in comparison to other species with similar life histories
and ecological traits. A neighbour- joining dendrogram based on Dice's
coefficient resolved five major groups of populations correlated in
part with bioclimatic type. Nevertheless, Geographic distance did
not explain the genetic differentiation among populations (r = 0.103,
P = 0.646). The data obtained in this study should have important
implications for the conservation and management strategies of genetic
variation of Atriplex halimus in Morocco.
Genetic diversity characterization of genus Atriplex using RAPD markers
S. Bouda, A. Haddioui, M. Baaziz, F.F. Del Campo & L.E. Hernández
- Atriplex. Biodiversité du genre Atriplex et diversité génétique de ses espèces. Doctorat Thesis, Said Bouda, May 5, 2012, Marrakech, Morocco
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