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High chloroplast haplotype diversity in Greek populations of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.)
S Hatziskakis1, A C Papageorgiou, O Gailing
1Department of Forestry, Environment and Natural Resources, Democritus University of Thrace, Pantazidou, Orestiada, Greece. schatzis@fmenr.duth.gr
Abstract:
The distribution of chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) variations in Greek beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) populations was studied using chloroplast microsatellite markers. Thirteen haplotypes were identified from 40 populations by combining three different primers. Most of the cpDNA variation was distributed among populations, but a considerable variation was also observed within populations. The total diversity was very high for all regions. The N(st)/G(st) comparison was significant, indicating phylogenetic subdivision, but no strong spatial structure was detected, suggesting complex post-glacial migration patterns. Possible scenarios explaining this diversity pattern include the existence of several separated refugia in the region, the recolonisation of mountains by different beech lineages and the formation of an introgression zone between two different beech subspecies in the eastern part of the country.
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