Genetic Variability in Natural Populations of<i>Agave durangensis</i>(Agavaceae) Revealed by Morphological and Molecular Traits

Almaraz-Abarca, Norma; Delgado-Alvarado, Eli Amanda; Torres-Morán, Martha Isabel; Herrera-Corral, Jesús; Ávila-Reyes, José Antonio; Naranjo-Jiménez, Néstor; Uribe-Soto, José Natividad

doi:10.1894/0038-4909-58.3.314

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“…The bootstrap values are sufficiently reliable, allowing for the clear identification of A. durangensis as a taxonomically different species, confirming that it is a complex taxon belonging to the Ditepalae section (Almaraz-Abarca et al. 2013 ). The topology of the tree is confirmed also, as it corresponds to the recent work with Agave species (Xu et al.…”

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“…This species belongs to the section Ditepalae and its reproduction is mainly by seeds, conferring it an enormous genetic and morphological variability (Almaraz-Abarca et al. 2013 ). Because of this, the specific delimitation and taxonomic relationship of this species is difficult, considering as a complex instead a taxonomically defined species by several authors.…”

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Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome sequence of Agave durangensis (Asparagales: Asparagaceae: Agavoideae)

González-Trillo,

Reyes López,

Almaraz-Abarca

et al. 2024

Mitochondrial DNA Part B

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Agave durangensis commonly known as agave cenizo, is an endemic Agave species in Mexico used for mescal production, yet its taxonomic delimitation is still controversial. This study aimed to enhance taxonomic clarity by characterizing its chloroplast genome. Chloroplast DNA was isolated from 2-year-old A. durangensis leaves. The complete chloroplast genome size was 156,441 bp, comprising a large single-copy region (LSC), a pair of inverted repeat regions (IR), and a small single-copy region (SSC). Annotation revealed 87 protein-coding genes, 38 tRNAs, and 8 rRNAs, with notable gene inversions. Phylogenetic analysis suggests, A. durangensis forms a separate lineage within the Agave genus.

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Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome sequence of Agave durangensis (Asparagales: Asparagaceae: Agavoideae)

González-Trillo,

Reyes López,

Almaraz-Abarca

et al. 2024

Mitochondrial DNA Part B

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“…Although there are no reports of the genetic characteristics of the species of Agave in the Dominican Republic and their molecular characterization, the reports on these issues are abundant in the scientific literature for many species of this genus that grow in several areas of the world [3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13].…”

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Molecular characterization of beast’s maguey (Agave antillarum Descourt), in the Dominican Republic

Núñez¹,

Hoda²

2018

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Background:This research project was proposed to determine the genetic variability (if any) of beast maguey (Agave antillanarum Decourt) populations, by means of molecular markers of the AFLPs (Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism) type. For the determination of genetic variability, samples were collected from wild populations of maguey growing in some regions of the Dominican Republic, mainly the north, northwest, south and southwest regions, using statistical techniques already established for these cases. These samples were processed and analyzed in the plant molecular biology laboratory of the Centtro de Biotecnología Vegetal (CEBIVE) of Instituto de Innovación en Biotecnología e Industria (IIBI) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.Results: As for the genetic diversity is concerned, it was found that several of the populations studied differ from each other without taking into account the geographic distance where they grow. We concluded that there is a possibility that more than one species of Agave antillarun could be found in the wild in the Dominican Republic.---

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“…In the state of Durango, Mexico, there are 29 species of genus Agave ( González-Elizondo et al, 2009 ). Agave durangensis is one of the most important because of its success in the Mezcal industry ( Almaraz-Abarca et al, 2013 ). The production of one liter of mezcal generates 15–20 kg of bagasse ( Ilangovan et al, 2000 ).…”

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Chemical composition of Luffa aegyptiaca Mill., Agave durangensis Gentry and Pennisetum sp.

Moreno-Anguiano

Carrillo-Parra

Rutiaga-Quiñones

et al. 2021

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The particleboard industry faces problems of wood shortage, which has led to the use of non-wood lignocellulosic materials. Furthermore, there is also interest in looking for materials that improve their physical and mechanical properties. The species Luffa aegyptiaca Mill. (fruit), Agave durangensis Gentry (bagasse) and Pennisetum sp. (plant, leaves and stem) could be used in the elaboration of wood-based particleboards. The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility of using these materials to produce particleboards in accordance with their chemical composition. Five materials were studied, A. durangensis (bagasse), L. aegyptiaca (fruit) and Pennisetum sp. (whole plant, leaves and stem). Extractives, holocellulose, Runkel lignin and ash content was determined. The pH of the fibers was also measured and a microanalysis of the ash was performed. ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests were carried out, in addition Tukey and Dunn tests for group comparison were performed. Pennisetum sp. leaves presented the highest total extractives and ash content, while L. aegyptiaca fruit and A. durangensis bagasse had the highest both content of holocellulose and Runkel lignin respectively. The lowest pH was presented by the L. aegyptiaca fruit, while the highest was from the Pennisetum sp. stem. The element with the greatest presence in the five materials was potassium, except in A. durangensis bagasse showing calcium. L. aegyptiaca fruit has better characteristics to be used in particleboards with greater mechanical resistance because of its higher holocellulose content. However, Pennisetum sp. (plant, leaves and stem) could be used to make particleboards with high resistance to water absorption.

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Genetic Variability in Natural Populations ofAgave durangensis(Agavaceae) Revealed by Morphological and Molecular Traits

Cited by 8 publications

References 41 publications

Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome sequence of Agave durangensis (Asparagales: Asparagaceae: Agavoideae)

Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome sequence of Agave durangensis (Asparagales: Asparagaceae: Agavoideae)

Molecular characterization of beast’s maguey (Agave antillarum Descourt), in the Dominican Republic

Chemical composition of Luffa aegyptiaca Mill., Agave durangensis Gentry and Pennisetum sp.

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