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- Title
Diversity Assessment by Molecular Barcoding and Seed Morphology in Ricinus communis L.
- Authors
Soliman, Elham R. S.; M. S. A., Soliman
- Abstract
Fourteen morphologically varied Ricinus communis L. seeds were collected from different localities in Egypt, El-Sudan and Saudi Arabia. Seed morphology and ITS barcoding analysis were performed to assess their diversity and phylogenetic relationship. Sequence’s alignment of nrITS region from different accessions display high levels of genetic similarities. Cluster analysis could not group different accessions according to their geographical distribution. Nevertheless, the genetic barcodes are interestingly matched with the morphological features of the Ricinus seeds. In conclusion, seed morphology proved to be a valuable tool in evaluating biodiversity and phylogenetic relationship in plant species with different locations having low levels of genetic diversity such as Ricinus. The molecular assessment of morphologically varied Ricinus seeds will help breeders for better utilization of germplasm for the variety development and would support the genetic resources management and conservation of castor beans.
- Subjects
EGYPT; SAUDI Arabia; CASTOR oil plant; GERMPLASM conservation; CASTOR beans; SEEDS; SEQUENCE alignment
- Publication
Baghdad Science Journal, 2021, Vol 18, p708
- ISSN
2078-8665
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.21123/bsj.2021.18.1(Suppl.).0708