Identification and genetic diversity of Acer ibericum (Aceraceae) in South Caucasus

Juraj Paule, Nani Goginashvili, Irina Tvauri, Ladislav Paule, Ekaterine Gabashvili, Mamuka Kotetishvili and Nato Kobakhidze
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Juraj Paule: Department of Botany and Molecular Evolution, Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Nani Goginashvili: Agroforestry Research Division, Scientific-Research Center of Agriculture, Tbilisi, Georgia
Irina Tvauri: Agroforestry Research Division, Scientific-Research Center of Agriculture, Tbilisi, Georgia
Ladislav Paule: Department of Phytology, Faculty of Forestry, Technical University, Zvolen, Slovakia
Ekaterine Gabashvili: Bioinformatics Core, Scientific-Research Center of Agriculture, Tbilisi, Georgia
Mamuka Kotetishvili: Bioinformatics Core, Scientific-Research Center of Agriculture, Tbilisi, Georgia
Nato Kobakhidze: Faculty of Agrarian and Natural Sciences, Agricultural University of Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia

Journal of Forest Science, 2021, vol. 67, issue 9, 420-426

Abstract: Internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequence was tested in Acer ibericum for its suitability as a barcoding as well as population genetic marker. The marker was reliably used to identify A. ibericum as well as to gain preliminary insights into the genetic diversity of Georgian populations. MegaBLAST searches of studied samples against the GenBank database revealed that all studied accessions could be considered Acer ibericum. Populations from Vashlovani National Park revealed the presence of unique ribotypes, and together with the population from Shavi Mountain, they were identified as the most genetically diverse ones. Based on presented data the populations from Eastern Georgia should be prioritized if conservation measures are planned.

Keywords: barcoding; genetic diversity; Georgia; internal transcribed spacer (ITS); maple (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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