Ecotypic diversity alteration of Quercus castaneifolia populations in different elevation classes of forest (case study: East of Golestan province)

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 M.Sc., Graduated Student of Silviculture and Forest Ecology, Forest Science Faculty, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, I.R.Iran.

2 Corresponding Author, Assoc. Prof., in Forest Biotechnology, Forest Science Faculty, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, I.R.Iran, Email: azadfar.d@gmail.com

3 Ph.D. in Forest Sceince, Forest Science Faculty, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, I.R.Iran.

Abstract

DOR: 98.1000/1735-0891.1397.2.279.52.26.1578.41

Knowledge and understanding the genetic diversity of species is very important for
adaptation to environmental changes and their long-term survival and also for the management
of forest genetic resources conservation. Therefore, study of industrial or ecologically important
species should be done in order of priority. The aim of this research was exploring the ecotypic
diversity changes of Quercus castaneifolia populations in elevation classes of Golestan province
(low, middle, and upper elevation) by the qualitative study of peroxidase biochemical marker in
the biennial branches of six different populations. Qualitative study of peroxidase marker was
done by vertical electrophoresis and PAGE method (Poly Acrylamide Gel Electrophoresis).
Based on the results, populations of altitudinal classes were different regarding amount of
diversity and ecotypes were separable from each other. Therefore, index bases in the seed
production areas should be determined and their natural regeneration should be increased and
gene flow should be improved through the seeds of index bases of the adjacent populations with
similar ecological conditions with controlling the number of selected index bases considering
the increased diversity in each habitat.

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Iranian Journal of Rangelands and Forests Plant Breeding and Genetic Research
Volume 26, Issue 2 - Serial Number 52
December 2018
Pages 279-291

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