Delineation of beech provenance regions in Serbia by spatial analysis of genetic diversity

Abstract

The results of spatial analysis of genetic diversity have practical application in the definition and delineation of regional provenances of forest trees. Research in this paper, was based on the material from 27 natural populations of beech in Serbia. The genetic component of the research is based on the analysis of RAPD markers from bulk samples, using 28 primers. The spatial component of the research is based on the geographical position of the studied populations. Grouping of the studied populations in the regions, as well as their separation, was performed using the Monmonier’s algorithm of maximum differences. To visualize the results and mapping the regions of beech provenances in Serbia, GIS was used, with database included the results of this study

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“…However, differences between provenances can be detected in seed (Kuser & Ching 1981, Melzack & Watts 1982, Šijačić-Nikolić et al 2007, Rawat & Bakshi 2011, Caliskan 2014, seedlings (Stihl & Persson 1991, Varelides et al 2001, Ivetić et al 2005, Loha et al 2006, Ivetić & Škorić 2013, and patterns of spatial distribution can be observed as well (Ivetić et al 2012). Variation between populations may be clinal or ecotypic and knowledge on pattern of variation is important in cases of FRM transfer.…”

Molecular Technologies in Serbian Lowland Forestry under Climate Changes - Possibilities and Perspectives

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