Genetic differences between autochthonous and breeding populations of common cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.) in Greece

Genetic differences between autochthonous and breeding populations of common cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.) in Greece

Individuals were selected for resistance against the imperfect fungus Seiridium cardinale Wag in six common cypress populations (Cupressus sempervirens L.) in Greece. A total of 109 resistant clones and 140 trees from their base populations were surveyed at several allozyme loci. The comparison yiel...

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Published in:European journal of forest research Vol. 124; no. 2; pp. 119 - 124
Main Authors: Papageorgiou, Aristotelis C., Finkeldey, Reiner, Hattemer, Hans H., Xenopoulos, Sotirios
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Nature B.V 01-06-2005
Subjects:
Genetic diversity
Genetic structure
Genetics
Plant growth
Greece
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Summary:Individuals were selected for resistance against the imperfect fungus Seiridium cardinale Wag in six common cypress populations (Cupressus sempervirens L.) in Greece. A total of 109 resistant clones and 140 trees from their base populations were surveyed at several allozyme loci. The comparison yielded information on changes in genetic variation due to artificial selection. The genetic structure of the breeding populations was similar to their base populations. Nevertheless, the number of rare alleles among the resistant clones had decreased, showing a similar trend at most loci and for most comparisons. Possible implications for breeding strategies are discussed.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1612-4669
1612-4677
DOI:10.1007/s10342-005-0063-9