Potential loss of unique genetic diversity in tomato landraces by genetic colonization of modern cultivars at a non-center of origin

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AbstractWe report the genetic diversity of tomato landraces from Myanmar, with reference to worldwide tomato accessions. Ten simple sequence repeat markers were screened and used to create diversity profiles of tomato germplasm. A total of 133 alleles were amplified from the germplasm investigated; alleles specific to landraces from Myanmar were also observed. Higher genetic diversity for the Myanmar landraces highlighted the broad genetic base of tomato germplasm. Principal component analysis showed that most of the Myanmar landraces were divergent from other accessions. The different approaches used to analyse landrace diversity documented the broader genetic base of germplasm from Myanmar, which is a non-center of origin for tomato. Genetic diversity in the landraces may be attributable to diverse production systems used by different ethnic groups in Myanmar, ranging from natural hydroponics in eastern areas, to slash-and-burn fields in mountain areas and shifting cultivation in many parts of the country. The availability of uniform and high-yielding cultivars/hybrids threatens the valuable landraces in Myanmar. We emphasize the need to evaluate tomato germplasm from Myanmar for different traits and sustainable use with simultaneous conservation. View source
Year

2008

Secondary Title

Plant Breeding/Zeitschrift fuer Pflanzenzuchtung

Publisher

Blackwell Publishing Ltd., 9600 Garsington Road

Volume

127

Number

2

Pages

189-196

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0523.2007.01446.x

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Keyword(s)

Genetics Abstracts, Biotechnology and Bioengineering Abstracts, Solanum lycopersicum, genetic diversity, microsatellite, tomato, Myanmar, Hybrids, Conservation, Principal components analysis, Simple sequence repeats, Mountains, Germplasm, Plant breeding, Hydroponics, Ethnic groups, Lycopersicon esculentum, Colonization, W 30930:Agricultural Applications, G 07800:Plants and Algae

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Form: Journal Article
Geographical Area: Myanmar

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