Comparison of individual based approaches using RAPD markers for identifying genetic relationships in Erodium (Geranaiceae)

Abstract

Genetic diversity research is required to understand the conservation and management of plant resources in all ecosystems. In Iran, there are 15 different Erodium species. Erodium genetic diversity has not been studied extensively using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD). As a result, six species were gathered and learned from six different Iranian locales. A total of 82 plant specimens were collected. Our objectives were to assess Erodium species genetic diversity and to identify Erodium species genetic diversity. 2) Is there a link between a species's genetic makeup and geographic location? 3) Population and taxon genetic structure. Erodium species were separated into two groups using an unweighted pair group technique with arithmetic mean and principal component analysis. In Erodium, gene flow (Nm) was relatively modest (0.33). The Mantel test revealed a link between genetic and geographical distances (r = 0.77, p=0.0001). We identified many genetic variations in the Erodium species, which indicates that it can adapt to changing circumstances. According to recent findings, RAPD markers and morphometry approaches may investigate Erodium species genetic diversity.