Investigation of Genetic Polymorphism in Selected Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) Accessions Using SCoT Molecular Markers

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Investigation of Genetic Polymorphism in Selected Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) Accessions Using SCoT Molecular Markers

Yazarlar:

Tuğçe Melda Temrel | Yeter Çilesiz

Yayıncı:

Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tarımda Bitki Biyoteknolojisi

Dergi:

Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences Vol.39 Issue 2, pp.459-466

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357016

pISSN:

2458-8377

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Özet:

 Identifying plant species and evaluating their variation should not be based solely on morphological characteristics. Such studies should be expanded through biochemical and DNA analyses. In this context, the aim of our study is to reveal the genetic diversity of some thyme Thymus samples naturally growing in the flora of Divriği district of Sivas province, and to contribute to the sustainable conservation of natural resources as well as to determine their agricultural utilization potential. Additionally, this study aims to explore the use of SCoT Start Codon Targeted markers in evaluating the diversity among different thyme genotypes. The plants were collected from their natural habitats, and DNA was extracted from fresh leaves using the CTAB method. A total of 36 SCoT markers were screened in the samples and the 14 most polymorphic markers were selected for analysis. In this study, a total of 169 bands were obtained from the 14 SCoT primers used to determine the genetic relationships among the thyme samples. Among these, 141 bands were polymorphic, resulting in a polymorphism rate of 83.43. The data obtained allowed for the construction of a dendrogram grouping the analyzed ecotypes according to their similarity indices. According to the UPGMA dendrogram and the correlation matrix generated from the SCoT molecular data, the lowest similarity 0.326 was observed between samples G12 and G17, while the highest similarity 0.854 was found between G8 and G10. As a result, it was demonstrated that evaluating variation in Thymus species and establishing similarity indices using SCoT markers is possible, providing a solid basis for advanced molecular genetic analyses.

 Identifying plant species and evaluating their variation should not be based solely on morphological characteristics. Such studies should be expanded through biochemical and DNA analyses. In this context, the aim of our study is to reveal the genetic diversity of some thyme Thymus samples naturally growing in the flora of Divriği district of Sivas province, and to contribute to the sustainable conservation of natural resources as well as to determine their agricultural utilization potential. Additionally, this study aims to explore the use of SCoT Start Codon Targeted markers in evaluating the diversity among different thyme genotypes. The plants were collected from their natural habitats, and DNA was extracted from fresh leaves using the CTAB method. A total of 36 SCoT markers were screened in the samples and the 14 most polymorphic markers were selected for analysis. In this study, a total of 169 bands were obtained from the 14 SCoT primers used to determine the genetic relationships among the thyme samples. Among these, 141 bands were polymorphic, resulting in a polymorphism rate of 83.43. The data obtained allowed for the construction of a dendrogram grouping the analyzed ecotypes according to their similarity indices. According to the UPGMA dendrogram and the correlation matrix generated from the SCoT molecular data, the lowest similarity 0.326 was observed between samples G12 and G17, while the highest similarity 0.854 was found between G8 and G10. As a result, it was demonstrated that evaluating variation in Thymus species and establishing similarity indices using SCoT markers is possible, providing a solid basis for advanced molecular genetic analyses.

 Identifying plant species and evaluating their variation should not be based solely on morphological characteristics. Such studies should be expanded through biochemical and DNA analyses. In this context, the aim of our study is to reveal the genetic diversity of some thyme Thymus samples naturally growing in the flora of Divriği district of Sivas province, and to contribute to the sustainable conservation of natural resources as well as to determine their agricultural utilization potential. Additionally, this study aims to explore the use of SCoT Start Codon Targeted markers in evaluating the diversity among different thyme genotypes. The plants were collected from their natural habitats, and DNA was extracted from fresh leaves using the CTAB method. A total of 36 SCoT markers were screened in the samples and the 14 most polymorphic markers were selected for analysis. In this study, a total of 169 bands were obtained from the 14 SCoT primers used to determine the genetic relationships among the thyme samples. Among these, 141 bands were polymorphic, resulting in a polymorphism rate of 83.43. The data obtained allowed for the construction of a dendrogram grouping the analyzed ecotypes according to their similarity indices. According to the UPGMA dendrogram and the correlation matrix generated from the SCoT molecular data, the lowest similarity 0.326 was observed between samples G12 and G17, while the highest similarity 0.854 was found between G8 and G10. As a result, it was demonstrated that evaluating variation in Thymus species and establishing similarity indices using SCoT markers is possible, providing a solid basis for advanced molecular genetic analyses.

 This study investigates the genetic diversity among different Thymus vulgaris L. genotypes using the SCOT Start Codon Targeted marker system. A total of 136 bands were obtained from 15 markers, of which 106 were polymorphic, with an average of 9.07 bands per primer. The SCOT markers yielded a polymorphism rate of 77.9. In order to interpret the genetic distance among Juglans regia L. genotypes, a UPGMA dendrogram was constructed using MVSP 3.22 software. According to the resulting dendrogram, the lowest similarity 0.593 was observed between samples W6 and W26, while the highest similarity 0.970 was observed between W1 and W4, followed by 0.962 between W4 and W5. Principal Component Analysis PCA was also conducted using MVSP 3.22. The PCA results revealed a homogeneous distribution and wide variation. The UPGMA dendrogram and PCA analysis were consistent with each other. The SCOT analyses conducted on walnut genotypes provide highly valuable information for assessing the level of genetic diversity, understanding population structure, and selecting superior individuals. Such studies contribute to the conservation of genetic resources and support the development of new cultivars with high yield, disease resistance, and strong adaptation to climate change in future breeding programs. Based on this study, SCOT analyses demonstrate that the Sivas province constitutes an important genetic diversity reservoir and that oregano genotypes possess rich genetic variation.

Makale detayları

Investigation of Genetic Polymorphism in Selected Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) Accessions Using SCoT Molecular Markers

Yazarlar:

Tuğçe Melda Temrel | Yeter Çilesiz

Yayıncı:

Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tarımda Bitki Biyoteknolojisi

Dergi:

Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences Vol.39 Issue 2, pp.459-466

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357016

pISSN:

2458-8377

Thymus vulgaris L.

SCOT

genetic diversityThymus vulgaris L.

genetic diversity

SCOT

Sayı

Makale detayları

Investigation of Genetic Polymorphism in Selected Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) Accessions Using SCoT Molecular Markers

Yazarlar: Tuğçe Melda Temrel | Yeter Çilesiz

Yayıncı: Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar: Tarımda Bitki Biyoteknolojisi

Dergi: Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences Vol.39 Issue 2, pp.459-466

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 8/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001357016

pISSN: 2458-8377

Thymus vulgaris L.

SCOT

genetic diversityThymus vulgaris L.

genetic diversity

SCOT

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Tuğçe Melda Temrel | Yeter Çilesiz

Yayıncı:

Selcuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tarımda Bitki Biyoteknolojisi

Dergi:

Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences Vol.39 Issue 2, pp.459-466

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357016

pISSN:

2458-8377