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PubMed2004

Introgression-mapping of genes for drought resistance transferred from Festuca arundinacea var. glaucescens into Lolium multiflorum.

Procedures for the transfer of genes for drought resistance from Festuca glaucescens (2n=4x=28) into Lolium multiflorum (2n=2x=14) are described. Following the initial hybridisation of a synthetic autotetraploid of L. multiflorum (2n=4x=28) with F. glaucescens, the F1 hybrid was backcrossed twice onto diploid L. multiflorum (2n=2x=14) to produce a diploid Lolium genotype with a single F. glaucescens introgression located distally on the nucleolar organiser region arm of chromosome 3. The transmission of F. glaucescens-derived amplified fragment length polymorphisms and a sequence-tagged-site (STS) marker was monitored throughout the breeding programme. Those genotypes of a mapping population of backcross 3 that survived combined severe drought and heat stress all contained the F. glaucescens-derived markers. The STS marker provided a prototype for a PCR-based system for high-throughput screening during cultivar development for the presence of the F. glaucescens-derived genes for drought resistance. The frequency of intergeneric recombination between L. multiflorum and F. glaucescens is described. During the initial stages of the breeding programme, preferential intraspecific chromosome pairing between Lolium homologues and Festuca homoeologues dominated with low frequencies of intergeneric chromosome associations. However, these increased in the backcross 1 due to the absence of opportunities for intraspecific chromosome pairing between homoeologous Festuca chromosomes following the loss of half of the Festuca chromosomes. Once transferred to Lolium, F. glaucescens sequences recombined with Lolium at high frequencies, thereby enabling the loss of potentially deleterious gene combinations that might reduce the forage quality of Lolium.

Acclimatization↗
PubMed2005

QTLs for drought escape and tolerance identified in a set of random introgression lines of rice.

A large set of 254 introgression lines in an elite indica genetic background were evaluated for grain yield (GY) and related traits under the irrigated (control) and drought (stress) conditions in two consecutive years for genetic dissection of adaptive strategies of rice to water stress. A total of 36 quantitative trait loci (QTLs) affecting heading date (HD), plant height (PH), GY and yield components were identified and most QTLs showed pronounced differential expression either qualitatively or quantitatively in response to drought. These QTLs could be grouped into three major types based on their behaviors under control and stress conditions. Type I included 12 QTLs that expressed under both the stress and non-stress conditions. Type II comprised 17 QTLs that expressed under irrigation but not under stress. Type III included seven QTLs that were apparently induced by stress. The observation that the Lemont (japonica) alleles at all HD QTLs except QHd5 resulted in early heading under stress appeared to be responsible for the putative adaptation of Lemont to drought by escaping, whereas the Teqing (indica) alleles at most PH/GY QTLs were consistently associated with increased yield potential and trait stability and thus contributed to DT. Our result that most DT QTLs were non-allelic with QTLs for drought escaping suggests that the two adaptive strategies in the parental lines are under possible negative regulation of two largely non-overlapping genetic systems.

Adaptation, Biological↗
PubMed2005

Marker-assisted selection to introgress rice QTLs controlling root traits into an Indian upland rice variety.

A marker-assisted back-crossing (MABC) breeding programme was conducted to improve the root morphological traits, and thereby drought tolerance, of the Indian upland rice variety, Kalinga III. This variety, the recurrent parent in the MABC, had not previously been used for quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping. The donor parent was Azucena, an upland japonica variety from Philippines. Five segments on different chromosomes were targeted for introgression; four segments carried QTLs for improved root morphological traits (root length and thickness) and the fifth carried a recessive QTL for aroma. Some selection was made at non-target regions for recurrent parent alleles. We describe the selection made in three backcross (BC) generations and two further crosses between BC3 lines to pyramid (stack) all five target segments. Pyramids with four root QTLs were obtained in eight generations, completed in 6 years using 3,000 marker assays in a total of 323 lines. Twenty-two near-isogenic lines (NILs) were evaluated for root traits in five field experiments in Bangalore, India. The target segment on chromosome 9 (RM242-RM201) significantly increased root length under both irrigated and drought stress treatments, confirming that this root length QTL from Azucena functions in a novel genetic background. No significant effects on root length were found at the other four targets. Azucena alleles at the locus RM248 (below the target root QTL on chromosome 7) delayed flowering. Selection for the recurrent parent allele at this locus produced early-flowering NILs that were suited for upland environments in eastern India.

Chromosomes, Plant↗
PubMed2005

QTLs influencing panicle size detected in two reciprocal introgressive line (IL) populations in rice (Oryza sativa L.).

Two sets of reciprocal introgression line (IL) populations, i.e., ILs with Lemont as recurrent parent (IL_LT) and ILs with Teqing as recurrent parent (IL_TQ), were developed and evaluated for traits representing panicle size, including primary branch number (PBN), secondary branch number (SBN), and spikelet number per panicle (SNP). Together with the regression to recurrent parent by advanced backcross, transgressive segregations were observed for all traits. Correlation and regression analysis showed that SBN had much higher contribution to SNP than PBN. It was confirmed by the QTL analysis that many common loci were detected between SBN and SNP, in comparison with single common locus between PBN and SNP. One and three main effect QTLs (M-QTLs) were detected for PBN in IL_LT and IL_TQ, respectively. Six M-QTLs per trait per populations were associated with SBN and SNP. Less number and lower contribution of epistasis were detected in IL populations in comparison with mapping result from F2 or RI population. There were only four QTLs in fourteen loci (near 30%) commonly detected in both reciprocal IL populations implying the large impact of genetic background on QTLs expression.

Chromosome Mapping↗
PubMed2006

The introgression of chromosome 6P specifying for increased numbers of florets and kernels from Agropyron cristatum into wheat.

A wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) line 4844 with superior numbers of florets and grains per spike was derived from the cross between Fukohokomugi wheat and Agropyron cristatum (L.) Gaertn. In order to determine the genetic control of floret and kernel number per spike in this line, chromosome addition and substitution lines that were derived from line 4844 were characterized by means of in situ hybridization, microsatellite (SSR), and gliadin analyses. Genomic in situ hybridization analysis with biotinylated P genomic DNA of A. cristatum as a probe demonstrated that the increased number of florets and grains in a spike was associated with the introgression of an A. cristatum chromosome. Fluorescence in situ hybridization, using a repetitive sequence, pAs1, derived from Aegilops squarrosa L., indicated the replacement of chromosome 6D of wheat in the wheat-A. cristatum chromosome substitution lines. This was confirmed by microsatellite analyses with wheat SSR markers specific for chromosome 6D, suggesting that the A. cristatum chromosome was homoeologous to group 6 and was therefore designated as 6P. This conclvsion was further confirmed by amplification using EST-SSR markers and gliadin analysis. The increased number of florets and kernels within a spike of the wheat-A. cristatum hybrids thus was controlled by gene(s) located on A. cristatum chromosome 6P.

Agropyron↗
PubMed2007

Analysis of an introgressed Nicotiana tomentosa genomic region affecting leaf number and correlated traits in Nicotiana tabacum.

Germplasm from closely related diploid relatives of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) could be of value for continued genetic modification of this species and for mapping quantitative trait loci (QTLs). We examined near isogenic tobacco lines and hybrids differing for an introgressed genomic region from N. tomentosa Ruiz and Pavon designated as Many Leaves that exhibits a large influence on leaf number and correlated traits. Within a 'Red Russian' genetic background, the region acted in an additive to partially dominant fashion to delay flowering time, and increase leaf number, plant height, and green leaf yield. Evidence of epistasis was observed as the region affected these traits to varying degrees in diverse near isogenic hybrids. Fifteen amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers of N. tomentosa origin were mapped within a single linkage group of 34.5 cM using a population of 207 BC(1)F(1) individuals segregating for Many Leaves. Composite interval mapping produced 2-LOD confidence intervals for likely QTL positions influencing leaf number (3.1 cM region), plant height (2.9 cM region), and days to flowering (3.3 cM region). These intervals were overlapping. Results demonstrate that genomic regions with large genetic effects can be transferred to tobacco from closely related diploid relatives, and that sufficient recombination within these regions may permit mapping of genes controlling quantitative traits. Materials and results described here may be useful in future research to gain insight on the genetic control of the transition from vegetative to reproductive development in Nicotiana.

Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis↗
PubMed2025

Dissecting seed composition QTL from wild soybean: fine-mapping, candidate gene identification, and evaluation of introgression effects on agronomic performance.

Seed composition QTL from wild soybean were confirmed and validated in two genetic backgrounds across multiple environments, candidate genes were identified, and agronomic performance of backcross introgression lines was evaluated. Through selection for soybean yield, breeders have inadvertently reduced seed protein content and increased oil due to phenotypic and genetic correlations between these three traits. Therefore, identifying alleles that increase protein without adversely affecting oil and yield is of interest for breeders and the entire soybean value chain. Previously, a G. max × G. soja population was used to map a protein-associated region to ~ 4.6 Mbp on chromosome (Chr) 14. The G. soja allele significantly increased protein 6.5-7.2 g kg-1, without significantly decreasing oil. Additionally, two oil quantitative trait loci (QTL) were reported on Chrs 8 and 14. In this study, we aimed to confirm the Chr 14 protein QTL, evaluate QTL effects on seed composition and agronomic performance, and further fine-map to identify candidate genes. We validated and fine-mapped the Chr 14 protein QTL to a 0.6 Mbp region in a different genetic background, where the G. soja allele significantly increased protein by 9.3 g kg-1. Further, we confirmed the Chr 14 oil QTL linked to the protein QTL and the Chr 8 oil QTL. Chr 14 protein QTL effects on agronomic traits were evaluated in a backcross population across eight environments. The QTL significantly increased protein content, without significantly impacting oil, maturity, or plant height. While the QTL impacted yield and lodging, its effect and significance varied within environments. The candidate genes identified for these three validated seed composition QTL, along with additional molecular markers developed, offer valuable resources for improving seed composition in soybean breeding programs.

Quantitative Trait Loci↗
PubMed2002

Introgression into the allotetraploid coffee ( Coffea arabica L.): segregation and recombination of the C. canephora genome in the tetraploid interspecific hybrid ( C. arabicax C. canephora).

Transfer of desired characters from the diploid relative species such as Coffea canephora into the cultivated allotetraploid coffee species ( Coffea arabica L.) is essential to the continued improvement of varieties. Behaviour of the C. canephora genome and its interaction with the C. arabica genome were investigated in tetraploid interspecific hybrids ( C. arabicax C. canephora 4 x) resulting from a cross between an accession of C. arabica and a tetraploid plant of C. canephora obtained following colchicine treatment. Segregation and co-segregation of restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) and microsatellite loci-markers were studied in two BC(1) populations. These two populations of 28 and 45 individuals, respectively, resulted from the backcross of two tetraploid F(1)plants to C. arabica. The presence in BC(1) plants of specific C. canephora markers was scored for 24 loci (11 RFLP and 13 microsatellites) distributed on at least 7 of the 11 linkage groups identified in C. canephora. At almost all loci analysed, the segregation of C. canephora alleles transmitted by the ( C. arabicax C. canephora 4 x) hybrids conformed to the expected ratio assuming random chromosome segregation and the absence of selection. The recombination fractions of C. canephorachromosome segments were estimated for seven marker intervals, and compared with the recombination fractions previously observed in C. canephora for the equivalent marker intervals. The recombination frequencies estimated in both plant materials were rather similar, suggesting that recombination in the ( C. arabicax C. canephora 4 x) hybrid is not significantly restricted by the genetic differentiation between chromosomes belonging to the different genomes. The hybrid ( C. arabicax C. canephora 4 x) therefore appeared particularly favourable to intergenomic recombination events and gene introgressions.

Journal Article↗
PubMed2005

Introgression of the Haynaldia villosa genome into gamma-ray-induced asymmetric somatic hybrids of wheat.

To study the effect of gamma-ray treatment on donor and derived somatic hybrids, we carried out gamma-ray donor treatment experiments with a wide range of gamma-ray dosages and asymmetric somatic hybridization between protoplasts of wheat (Triticum aestivum L. Jinan 177) and protoplasts of Haynaldia villosa Schur. treated with different dosages of gamma-rays (40, 60 and 80 Gy, respectively). We first screened the putative hybrids by isozyme analysis, followed by characterization of nuclear and organellar genome composition of the hybrids. Genomic in situ hybridization on mitotic metaphases demonstrated that the donor chromosome elimination in the hybrids increased with increased gamma-ray dosage. Intergenomic chromosome recombination/translocations were observed in the hybrids from different dosages of gamma-rays. PCR amplification of 5S rDNA spacer sequences showed that only some of the regenerated hybrid clones inherited donor 5S rDNA sequences, suggesting that the donor DNA was also eliminated randomly. Restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis using mitochondrion (mt) and chloroplast (cp) gene-specific probes showed that the hybrid calli contained mt genomes of both parents and the cp genome of only one of the parents. Recombinations between parental mt as well as cp genes were found in the hybrid clones. Furthermore, development of the hybrid clones was dependent on the gamma-ray dosage used for the donor treatment. Regenerated plants were only obtained from fusion combinations of low (40 Gy) and intermediate (60 Gy) dose irradiation. The possible role and significance of gamma-rays on the introgression of small segments of donor chromosomes to the receptor is discussed.

Chromosomes, Plant↗
PubMed2005

The ecological effects of exotic disease resistance genes introgressed into British gooseberries.

The potential for gene flow between crops and their wild relatives is now well established. However, few studies have investigated the effects of crop genes on fitness in natural populations, or the indirect ecological consequences of their naturalization. This study investigates the likelihood of genes derived from North American gooseberry species (which are resistant to the coevolved American gooseberry mildew) becoming established in mildew-susceptible native British gooseberries, and the impact of this on their invertebrate herbivores. The results reveal that seedlings containing resistance genes had significantly higher survival rates than susceptible native plants. Alien genes were more likely to establish when introgressed into native genomes and when crossed with local provenance genotypes. Furthermore, plants containing alien genes tended to support significantly more but smaller invertebrates. Thus, the potential ecological effects of crop gene escape may vary with source and recipient genome and such effects may not be directly related to the gene's function.

Crops, Agricultural↗
PubMed2005

Evidence for introgression in differentiated North-American and Finnish Drosophila montana populations.

The virilis group species Drosophila montana is widely distributed around the northern hemisphere. Here we show that it consists of at least two well differentiated populations (Finnish and North-American populations) that have been diverging for the last 0.55-0.95 My. These populations show significant chromosomal, behavioural and morphological differences, but no apparent postzygotic isolation. Evidence for introgression is found for both Finnish and North-American populations at two out of the three X-linked genes (fused, elav and su(s)) studied here. In the light of these findings, previously reported evidence for selective sweeps in D. montana populations is re-evaluated.

Alaska↗
PubMed2004

Introgressing pheromone QTL between species: towards an evolutionary understanding of differentiation in sexual communication.

As a first step toward understanding how noctuid moths evolve species-specific pheromone communication systems, we hybridized and back-crossed two closely related moth species, Heliothis virescens (Hv) and H. subflexa (Hs), which differ qualitatively and quantitatively in their multicomponent sex pheromone blends. We used amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) marker-based mapping of backcross families to determine which of the 30 autosomes in these moths contained quantitative trait loci (QTL) controlling the percentages of specific chemical components in the pheromone blends. In two previous backcrosses to Hs, we found a strong depressive effect of Hv-chromosome 22 on the percentage of three acetate components in the pheromone gland. These acetates are present in Hs and absent in Hv. Here, we describe how we introgressed Hv-chromosome 22 into the genomic background of Hs. Selection for Hv-chromosome 22 started from backcross 3 (BC3) females. All females that had Hv-chromosome 22 and a low percentage of acetates (<3% of the total amount of pheromone components present) were backcrossed to Hs males. In BC5 to BC8, we determined whether Hv-chromosome 22 was present by a) running only the primer pairs that would yield the markers for that chromosome, and/or b) determining the relative percentages of acetates in the pheromone glands. Either or both genotype and phenotype were used as a criterion to continue to backcross these females to Hs males. In BC9, we confirmed the isolation of Hv-chromosome 22 in the Hs genomic background, and backcrossed the males to Hs females to eliminate the Hv-sex chromosome as well as mitochondrial DNA. The pheromone composition was determined in BC3, BC5, and BC11 females with and without Hv-chromosome 22. All backcross females with Hv-chromosome 22 contained significantly less acetates than females without this chromosome. In addition, BC3 females with Hv-chromosome 22 contained significantly more Z11-16:OH than BC3 females without Hv-chromosome 22. However, in BC5 and BC11 females, the correlation between Z11-16:OH and Hv-chromosome 22 was lost, suggesting that there are separate QTL for the acetates and for Z11-16:OH, and that the relative amount of the alcohol component is only affected in epistasis with other (minor) QTL. Now that we have succeeded in isolating the chromosome that has a major effect on acetate production, we can test in behavioral experiments whether the presence of acetates may have been a driving force for a shift in pheromone composition. Such tests are necessary to move towards an evolutionary understanding of the differentiation in sexual communication in Heliothis spp. moths.

Animal Communication↗
PubMed2005

Effects of the compact mutant myostatin allele Mstn (Cmpt-dl1Abc) introgressed into a high growth mouse line on skeletal muscle cellularity.

The murine myostatin mutation Mstn(Cmpt-dl1Abc) (Compact; C) was introduced into an inbred mouse line with extreme growth (DUHi) by marker-assisted introgression. To study the allelic effects on muscle fibre hyperplasia and hypertrophy, myonuclear proliferation, protein accretion, capillary density, and muscle fibre metabolism, samples from M. rectus femoris (RF) and M. longissimus dorsi (LD) muscles of animals wild-type (+/+), heterozygous (C/+), and homozygous (C/C) for the Mstn(Cmpt-dl1Abc) allele were examined by histological and biochemical analyses. Homozygous C/C mice exhibited lower body (-12%) but higher muscle weights (+38%) than ++ mice. Total muscle fibre number was increased (+24%), whereas fibre size was not significantly affected. Protein and DNA concentrations and DNA:protein ratios as well as specific CK activity remained unchanged for higher mass muscle implying increases in the total contents of DNA and muscle specific protein. Fibre type distribution was markedly shifted to the white glycolytic muscle fibres (+16-17% units) at the expense of red oxidative fibres. Capillary density was substantially lower in C/C than in ++ mice as seen by lower number of capillaries per fibre (-35%) and larger fibre area per capillary (+77%). However, the Mstn(Cmpt-dl1Abc) allele was partially recessive in heterozygous C/+ mice for both fibre type frequencies and capillary density. The results show that hypermuscularity caused by mutations in the myostatin gene results from muscle fibre hyperplasia rather than hypertrophy, and from balanced increases in myonuclear proliferation and protein accretion. However, capillary supply is adversely affected and muscle metabolism shifted towards glycolysis, which could have negative consequences for physical fitness.

Alleles↗
PubMed2005

Reproductive performance of pubertal red deer (Cervus elaphus) hinds: effects of genetic introgression of wapiti subspecies on pregnancy rates at 18 months of age.

Low reproductive productivity of young red deer (Cervus elaphus) hinds on New Zealand deer farms appears to reflect high incidences of puberty failure at 16 months of age. This is despite the general attainment of average liveweights 15-25 kg in excess of the accepted minimum threshold for puberty in subspecies of western European origin (scoticus, elaphus and hippelaphus) that form the basis of the national herd. The present study tests the hypotheses that introgression of the larger North American wapiti subspecies (nelsoni, manitobensis and roosevelti) into breeding herds (1) can be assessed from morphological features of individuals, (2) that there is a relationship between the level of wapiti parentage and non-pregnancy rate at 18 months of age (a proxy for puberty failure) and (3) that minimum liveweight thresholds for puberty increase with increasing levels of wapiti parentage. A total of 4329 18-month-old hinds across four "red" deer farms in southern New Zealand were scanned for pregnancy status. Each hind was assigned a wapiti score (WS) as a subjective assessment of the obviousness of wapiti features. Various body measurements were additionally recorded for each hind. A hair sample was collected for DNA analysis (14 markers) to objectively assign subspecies pedigree (i.e. "Elkmeter") on a subset of 1258 individuals. A total of 506 (11.7%) hinds were not pregnant at 18 months of age with rates varying between 4.1 and 37.3% between farms and years. Mean WS differed significantly between farms and reflected the genetic management policy of each farm. WS was positively correlated to Elkmeter for each farm/year (<0.05) although regression slopes varied significantly. WS was able to be adjusted for these differences to assign a corrected WS (CWS) for all 4329 individuals that estimated the proportion wapiti parentage. Discriminant analysis of morphological variables relative to Elkmeter supported the first hypothesis and showed that shoulder height and body length were good indicators of the degree of wapiti parentage within individuals. This enabled the development of an objective estimate of wapiti parentage (EWP). The actual level of such parentage within herds ranged from <5 to >55%. There was a significant negative association between wapiti parentage and pregnancy, which was strongly influenced by liveweight, supporting the second and third hypotheses. This was manifest as marked displacement of pregnancy probability curves in relation to liveweight between genotype groups, particularly for those groups with >20% wapiti parentage. For example, predicted threshold liveweights required to achieve a 90% pregnancy rate for EWP values that represent 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50% wapiti parentage were 81, 81, 85, 106, 127 and approximately 137 kg, respectively. Within the study herds, the majority of hinds of 0-20% wapiti parentage exceeded the predicted 90% threshold liveweights for their genotype cohort. However, hinds with higher levels of wapiti parentage generally fell below the predicted threshold for their genotype group. The data strongly suggest that under liveweight performance levels measured for red deer, hinds with >20% wapiti parentage are at high risk of puberty failure.

Aging↗
PubMed2004

Analysis of the chlorophyll catabolism pathway in leaves of an introgression senescence mutant of Lolium temulentum.

Pigments, proteins and enzyme activity related to chlorophyll catabolism were analysed in senescing leaves of wild-type (WT) Lolium temulentum and compared with those of an introgression line carrying a mutant gene from stay-green (SG) Festuca pratensis. During senescence of WT leaves chlorophylls a and b were continuously catabolised to colourless products and no other derivatives were observed, whereas in SG leaves there was an accumulation of dephytylated and oxidised catabolites including chlorophyllide a, phaeophorbide a and 13(2) OH-chlorophyllide a. Dephytylated products were absent from SG leaf tissue senescing under a light-dark cycle. Retention of pigments in SG was accompanied by significant stabilisation of light harvesting chlorophyll-proteins compared with WT, but soluble proteins such as Rubisco were degraded during senescence at a similar rate in the two genotypes. The activity of phaeophorbide a oxygenase measured in SG tissue at 3d was less than 12% of that in WT tissue at the same time-point during senescence and of the same order as that in young pre-senescent WT leaves, indicating that the metabolic lesion in SG concerns a deficiency at the ring-opening step of the catabolic pathway. In senescent L. temulentum tissue two terminal chlorophyll catabolites were identified with chromatographic characteristics that suggest they may represent hitherto undescribed catabolite structures. These data are discussed in relation to current understanding of the genetic and metabolic control of chlorophyll catabolism in leaf senescence.

Cellular Senescence↗
PubMed2005

Comparative phylogeography of Atlantic bluefin tuna and swordfish: the combined effects of vicariance, secondary contact, introgression, and population expansion on the regional phylogenies of two highly migratory pelagic fishes.

Comparative phylogeography has revealed remarkable patterns of concordance in the maternal phylogenies of many species. The phylogeography and historical demography of the mitochondrial control region I for 607 Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) and 275 swordfish (Xiphias gladius) were analyzed to clarify the complex phylogenetic signals in the North Atlantic-Mediterranean region where they are sympatric. Atlantic bluefin tuna mtDNA is polyphyletic, and includes rare sequences sister to Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) and introgressed albacore (Thunnus alalunga) sequences. There is no geographic partitioning between Atlantic and Mediterranean samples of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Phi(ST)=0.002). In contrast, Atlantic and Mediterranean swordfish are differentiated (Phi(ST)=0.091) due to the combined effects of vicariance, secondary contact, and dissimilar regional demographic histories. Mediterranean swordfish has substantially less variation, and a more recent history (tau=2.42) than that of Atlantic swordfish (tau=7.02). In spite of the discordant phylogenetic and phylogeographic signals, the demographic history of Atlantic swordfish and Atlantic bluefin tuna (tau=7.51) suggests concordance in the timeline of population expansion. Possible scenarios of cladogenesis, expansion, and contraction, influenced by glacial cycles during the Pleistocene, are formulated.

Animals↗
PubMed2005

Phylogenetic relationships of the lamprologine cichlid genus Lepidiolamprologus (Teleostei: Perciformes) based on mitochondrial and nuclear sequences, suggesting introgressive hybridization.

Using sequences of the mitochondrial NADH dehydrogenase subunit 2 gene (ND2, 1047bp) and a segment of the non-coding mitochondrial control region, as well as nuclear sequences including two introns from the S7 ribosomal protein and the loci TmoM25, TmoM27, and UME002, we explore the phylogenetic relationships of Lepidiolamprologus, one of seven lamprologine cichlid genera in Lake Tanganyika, East Africa. Analyses consisted of direct optimization using POY, including a parsimony sensitivity analysis, and maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference for comparison. With respect to Lepidiolamprologus, the results based on the mitochondrial dataset were robust to parameter variation in POY. Lepidiolamprologus cunningtoni was resolved in a large clade sister to ossified group lamprologines, among which the remaining Lepidiolamprologus were nested. In addition to L. attenuatus, L. elongatus, L. kendalli, and L. profundicola, Neolamprologus meeli, N. hecqui, N. boulengeri, N. variostigma, and two undescribed species were resolved in a two-pore Lepidiolamprologus clade sister to Lamprologus callipterus and two species of Altolamprologus. Lepidiolamprologus nkambae, in marked conflict with morphological and nuclear DNA evidence, nested outside of the two-pore Lepidiolamprologus clade, suggesting that the mtDNA signal has been convoluted by introgressive hybridization.

Animals↗
PubMed2005

Molecules and morphology: evidence for introgression of mitochondrial DNA in Dalmatian cyprinids.

In one population of Scardinius dergle, mitochondrial DNA was observed originating from Squalius tenellus. Scardinius dergle shared all diagnostic morphological characters and similarities at a highly variable nuclear region with the genus Scardinius. While crosses and backcrosses most likely resulted in the loss of morphologically diagnostic Squalius-features, maternal inheritance of mtDNA fixed their diagnostic substitutions. Anthropogenic influences resulting from dam building in 1962 are suspected to be the initial force for the hybridization events. However, because hybridization took place despite both lineages being only very distantly related (p=11.2%), we conclude that introgressive hybridization events can be seen as generally possible among leuciscine cyprinids.

Animals↗