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Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Plant Biology
  • Conservation Biology

Background:

  • Guadua angustifolia is an ecologically and economically important native bamboo species in Colombia.
  • Previous studies have explored its characteristics, but genetic diversity in Nariño remained unevaluated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the genetic diversity and population structure of Guadua angustifolia in six natural populations in Nariño, Colombia.
  • To identify genomic regions with high SNP density and conserved genes.

Main Methods:

  • Restriction site-associated DNA sequencing (RADseq) was employed on 48 individuals from six populations.
  • Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified and analyzed for heterozygosity, inbreeding coefficients, and population structure.

Main Results:

  • A total of 224,996 high-quality SNPs were identified.
  • Observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.398 to 0.78, with negative inbreeding coefficients indicating outcrossing.
  • Most genetic variation (92.54%) was within individuals, with low population differentiation (7.46%).
  • Two main genetic clusters were identified, and specific chromosomes showed high SNP density.

Conclusions:

  • Guadua angustifolia in Nariño exhibits significant genetic diversity and predominantly outcrossing reproduction.
  • Findings provide crucial data for conservation planning and targeted breeding programs for this non-model tropical species.
  • Identification of high SNP density regions offers insights into genomic variability.