AFLP analysis of genetic differentiation in legume germplasm in contrasting environments

R. P. Collins, B. E. Frankow-Lindberg, A. Helgadottir, L. Skot, C. Jones, K. P. Skot

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Abstract

We used AFLP (amplified fragment length polymorphism) markers to analyse changes in population genetic differentiation ('genetic shift') over time in red and white clover germplasm, and to assess the effect of contrasting sites (Iceland, Sweden and the UK) on the magnitude of these changes. The AFLP technique successfully identified populations in which genetic shift had occurred. The clearest evidence of this was in Sweden within the short time span of three years. This site showed the greatest annual amplitude in temperature during the experiment and was also the driest, and one or both of these factors may have exerted strong directional selective pressure on the populations grown there.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGrassland Science in Europe
EditorsH. Schnyder, J. Isselstein, F. Taube, K. Auerswald, J. Schelberg
PublisherEuropean Grassland Federation
Pages51-53
Number of pages3
Volume15
Publication statusPublished - 01 Dec 2010
EventGrassland in a changing world. Proceedings of the 23rd General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation - Kiel, Germany
Duration: 29 Aug 201202 Sept 2012

Conference

ConferenceGrassland in a changing world. Proceedings of the 23rd General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityKiel
Period29 Aug 201202 Sept 2012

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