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- Title
Population structure, genetic diversity and downy mildew resistance among <italic>Ocimum</italic> species germplasm.
- Authors
Pyne, Robert M.; Honig, Josh A.; Vaiciunas, Jennifer; Wyenandt, Christian A.; Simon, James E.
- Abstract
Background: The basil (<italic>Ocimum</italic> spp.) genus maintains a rich diversity of phenotypes and aromatic volatiles through natural and artificial outcrossing. Characterization of population structure and genetic diversity among a representative sample of this genus is severely lacking. Absence of such information has slowed breeding efforts and the development of sweet basil (<italic>Ocimum basilicum</italic> L.) with resistance to the worldwide downy mildew epidemic, caused by the obligate oomycete <italic>Peronospora belbahrii</italic>. In an effort to improve classification of relationships 20 EST-SSR markers with species-level transferability were developed and used to resolve relationships among a diverse panel of 180 <italic>Ocimum</italic> spp. accessions with varying response to downy mildew. Results: Results obtained from nested Bayesian model-based clustering, analysis of molecular variance and unweighted pair group method using arithmetic average (UPGMA) analyses were synergized to provide an updated phylogeny of the <italic>Ocimum</italic> genus. Three (major) and seven (sub) population (cluster) models were identified and well-supported (<italic>P</italic> < 0.001) by PhiPT (ΦPT) values of 0.433 and 0.344, respectively. Allelic frequency among clusters supported previously developed hypotheses of allopolyploid genome structure. Evidence of cryptic population structure was demonstrated for the k1 <italic>O. basilicum</italic> cluster suggesting prevalence of gene flow. UPGMA analysis provided best resolution for the 36-accession, DM resistant k3 cluster with consistently strong bootstrap support. Although the k3 cluster is a rich source of DM resistance introgression of resistance into the commercially important k1 accessions is impeded by reproductive barriers as demonstrated by multiple sterile F1 hybrids. The k2 cluster located between k1 and k3, represents a source of transferrable tolerance evidenced by fertile backcross progeny. The 90-accession k1 cluster was largely susceptible to downy mildew with accession 'MRI' representing the only source of DM resistance. Conclusions: High levels of genetic diversity support the observed phenotypic diversity among <italic>Ocimum</italic> spp. accessions. EST-SSRs provided a robust evaluation of molecular diversity and can be used for additional studies to increase resolution of genetic relationships in the <italic>Ocimum</italic> genus. Elucidation of population structure and genetic relationships among <italic>Ocimum</italic> spp. germplasm provide the foundation for improved DM resistance breeding strategies and more rapid response to future disease outbreaks.
- Subjects
BASIL; MILDEW; DISEASE resistance of plants; PLANT germplasm; PLANT genetics
- Publication
BMC Plant Biology, 2018, Vol 18, Issue 1, pN.PAG
- ISSN
1471-2229
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s12870-018-1284-7