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Data from: Imputation of canine genotype array data using 365 whole-genome sequences improves power of genome-wide association studies
Genomic resources for the domestic dog have improved with the widespread adoption of a 173k SNP array platform and updated reference genome. SNP arrays of this density are sufficient for detecting genetic associations within breeds but are underpowered for finding associations across multiple breeds or in mixed-breed dogs, where linkage disequilibrium rapidly decays between markers, even though such studies would hold particular promise for mapping complex diseases and traits. Here we introduce an imputation reference panel, consisting of 365 diverse, whole-genome sequenced dogs and wolves, which increases the number of markers that can be queried in genome-wide association studies approximately 130-fold. Using previously genotyped dogs, we show the utility of this reference panel in identifying potentially novel associations, including a locus on CFA20 significantly associated with cranial cruciate ligament disease, and fine-mapping for canine body size and blood phenotypes, even when causal loci are not in strong linkage disequilibrium with any single array marker. This reference panel resource will improve future genome-wide association studies for canine complex diseases and other phenotypes.
Data from: Genotype-specific effects of ericoid mycorrhizae on floral traits and reproduction in Vaccinium corymbosum
PREMISE OF THE STUDY: Most plants interact with mycorrhizal fungi and animal pollinators simultaneously. Yet, the effects of mycorrhizae on pollination are poorly understood. Here, we examined how inoculation with ericoid mycorrhizal fungi affected flowering phenology, floral traits, and reproductive success among eight genotypes of Vaccinium corymbosum (Ericaceae). We asked three overarching questions: 1) do genotypes differ in response to inoculation? 2) How does inoculation affect floral and flowering traits? 3) Are inoculated plants more attractive to pollinators and thus less pollen limited than non-inoculated plants of the same genotype? METHODS: To examine these questions, we experimentally inoculated plants with fungal spores at planting, grew them in the field, and took flowering and floral measurements over two years. In year two, we conducted a hand-pollination experiment to test if plants differed in pollen limitation. KEY RESULTS: Our results demonstrated that inoculated plants had significantly higher levels of colonization for some genotypes but not all, and there were significant floral trait changes in inoculated plants for some genotypes as well. On average, inoculated plants produced significantly larger floral displays, more fruits/inflorescence, and heavier fruits with lower sugar content, than non-inoculated, control plants. Hand pollination enhanced the production of fruits, and fruit mass, for non-inoculated plants but not for those that were inoculated. CONCLUSIONS: Our results demonstrate that ericoid mycorrhizal fungi enhance flowering and alter investment in reproduction in genotype-specific ways. These findings underscore the importance of examining belowground symbionts to fully understand the drivers of aboveground interactions.
Symbiotic efficiency and genetic characterization of bacteria associated with cowpea genotypes grown in semiarid tropics of Kenya
<p>Cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata</i> (L.) Walp) is an important multipurpose legume crop grown in arid semiarid areas of sub-Saharan Africa. The crop associates with a wide diversity of high ecological value rhizobia bacteria, improving biological soil fertility and crop production. Here, we evaluated the symbiotic efficiency (SE) and genetic diversity of native rhizobia isolated from root nodules of cowpea genotypes cultivated in semiarid areas of Kenya. Rhizobia trapping and SE experiments were done in the greenhouse while genetic diversity was evaluated based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Ninety four bacterial nodule isolates were purified from root nodules and placed into 20 groups based on morphological characteristics. SE of the native isolates varied (<i>p</i><0.0001) significantly. Remarkably, two isolates, M2 and M3 recorded higher SE of 82.49 % and 72.76 % respectively compared to the commercial strain <i>Bradyrhizobia</i> sp. USDA 3456 (67.68 %). The isolates closely resembled bacteria belonging to the genus <i>Rhizobium</i> and non-rhizobial endophytes <i>Enterobacter</i>, <i>Strenotrophomonas</i>, <i>Pseudomonas</i>, and <i>Paraburkholderia.</i> For the first time, we report the presence of an efficient native nodule isolate <i>Paraburkholderia phenoliruptrix</i> BR3459a in Kenya. Our results form an important step towards the development of efficient microbial inocula which are pertinent for sustainable food production in African agriecosystems.</p>
Whole genome sequence analysis of porcine astroviruses reveals novel genetically diverse genotypes circulating in East African smallholder pig farms
<p>Supplementary materials for the porcine astrovirus study in East Africa.</p> <p><strong>Table S1</strong>: Pairwise comparison of nucleotide sequence identities of the complete (near complete, U460) genomes of the seven (7) astrovirus field strains (bold) and with sequences of other astroviruses available in GenBank </p> <p><strong>Table S2</strong>. Summary of nucleotide sequence identity matrix of the capsid protein (ORF2) among the seven (7) astroviruses field strains (bold) and the known reference strains in the GenBank using Clustal Omega</p> <p><strong>Table S3</strong>. Summary of amino acid sequence identity matrix of the capsid protein (ORF2) among the 7 astroviruses field strains (bold) and the known reference strains in the GenBank using Clustal Omega</p> <p><strong>Table S4</strong>: Estimates of evolutionary divergence between the East African PoAstVs and selected known AstV in the GenBank based on the amino acid sequences of complete ORF2 protein. The number of amino acid differences per site from between sequences is shown. Standard error estimate(s) are shown above the diagonal for our strains.</p> <p><strong>Table S5</strong>. Recommended potential linear antigenic epitopes predicted inside capsid protein (ORF2) of our field strains by SVMTriP web-based tool and corresponding antigenicity predicted by VaxiJen software</p>
Assigning the sex-specific markers via genotyping-by-sequencing onto the Y chromosome for a torrent frog Amolops mantzorum
<p><span>We use a genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) approach to identify sex-linked markers in a torrent frog (<i>Amolops mantzorum</i>) using wild-caught individuals of 21 males and 19 females from the same population. A total of 141 putatively sex-linked markers were screened from 1,015,964 GBS tags through three approaches, respectively based on sex differences in allele frequencies, sex difference in heterozygosity, and sex-limited occurrence. With validations, 69 sex-linked markers were confirmed, all of which point to male heterogamety. The male specificity of eight sex markers was further verified by PCR amplifications with a large number of additional individuals covering the whole geographic distribution of the species. Y chromosome (No. 5) was microdissected under a light microscope, amplified by whole-genome amplification, and assembled a draft Y genome. 55 out of 69 sex-linked markers could be mapped to the Y chromosome assembly (i.e 79.7 %). Thus the chromosome 5 could be added as candidate chromosomes that particularly favored to recruit for sex determination than others among frogs. Three sex-linked markers that mapped on Y chromosome were aligned to three different promoter regions of <i>Rana rugosa</i> CYP19A1 gene, which might be considered as a candidate gene to trigger sex determination in <i>A</i>.<i> mantzorum</i>.</span></p>
Predictive biomarkers of individual trajectories in elderly persons with subtle cognitive decline: APOE genotype data
<p>The mentalizing network (MN) treats social interactions based on our understanding of other people's intentions and includes the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), temporoparietal junction (TPJ), posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), precuneus (PC) and amygdala. Not all elders are equally affected by the aging-related decrease of mentalizing abilities. Personality has recently emerged as a strong determinant of functional connectivity in MN areas. However, its impact on volumetric changes across the mentalizing network in brain aging is still unknown. To address this issue, we explored the determinants of volume decrease in MN components including amyloid burden, personality, and APOE genotyping in a previously established cohort of 130 healthy elders with a mean follow-up of 54 months. Personality was assessed with the Neuroticism Extraversion Openness Personality Inventory-Revised. Regression models corrected for multiple comparisons were used to identify predictors of volume loss including time, age, sex, personality, amyloid load, presence of APOE epsilon 4 allele and cognitive evolution. In cases with higher Agreeableness scores, there were lower volume losses in posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), precuneus (PC) and amygdala bilaterally. This was also the case for right medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) in elders displaying lower Agreeableness and Conscientiousness. In multiple regression models, the effect of Agreeableness was still observed in left PC and right amygdala and that of Conscientiousness in right mPFC volume loss (26.3% of variability, significant age, sex). Several Agreeableness (Modesty) and Conscientiousness (order, dutifulness, achievement striving and self-discipline) facets were positively related to increased volume loss in cortical components of the MN. In conclusion, these data challenge the beneficial role of higher levels of Agreeableness and Conscientiousness in old age showing that they are associated with an increased rate of volume loss within the mentalizing network.</p>
The 49,890 SNPgenotype derived from genotyping-by-sequencing strategy for the NIP/9311 backcross inbred lines population
<p>Transmission ratio distortion (TRD) refers to a widespread phenomenon in which one allele is transmitted by heterozygotes more frequently to the progeny than the opposite allele. TRD is considered as a mark suggesting the presence of reproductive barrier. However, the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying TRD in rice remain largely unknown. In the present study, a population of backcross inbred lines (BILs) derived from the cross of a japonica cultivar Nipponbare and an indica variety 9311 was utilized to study the genetic base of TRD. A total of eighteen genomic regions were identified for TRD in the BILs. Among them, twelve and six regions showed indica (9311) and japonica (Nipponbare) alleles with preferential transmission, respectively. A series of F2 populations were used to confirm the TRD effects, including six genomic regions that were confirmed by chromosome segment substitution line (CSSL)-derived F2 populations from inter-subspecific allelic combinations. However, none of the regions was confirmed by the CSSL-derived populations from intra-subspecific allelic combination. Furthermore, significant epistatic interaction was found between TRD1.3 and TRD8.1 suggesting that TRD could positively contribute to breaking inter-subspecific reproductive barriers. Our results have laid the foundation for identifying the TRD genes and provide an effective strategy to breakdown TRD for breeding wide-compatible lines, which will be further utilized in the inter-subspecific hybrid breeding programs.</p>
Microsatellite genotypes and ITS2 DNA sequence data for Seriatopora hystrix
<p>Coral reefs provide essential goods and services but are degrading at an alarming rate due to local and global anthropogenic stressors. The main limitation that prevents the implementation of adequate conservation measures is that connectivity and genetic structure of populations are poorly known. Here, the genetic diversity and connectivity of the brooding scleractinian coral, <i>Seriatopora hystrix</i> were assessed at two scales by genotyping ten microsatellite markers for 356 individual colonies. Seriatopora hystrix showed high differentiation, both at large scale between the Red Sea and the Western Indian Ocean (WIO), and at smaller scale along the coast of East Africa.As such high levels of differentiation might indicate the presence of more than one species, a haploweb analysis was conducted with the nuclear marker ITS2, confirming that the Red Sea populations are genetically distinct from the WIO ones.Based on microsatellite analyses three groups could be distinguished within the WIO: (I) north Madagascar, (II) south-west Madagascar together with one site in northern Mozambique (Nacala), and (III) all other sites in northern Mozambique, Tanzania and Kenya. These patterns of restricted connectivity could be explained by the short pelagic larval duration of <i>S. hystrix,</i> and/or by oceanographic factors, such as eddies in the Mozambique Channel (causing larval retention in northern Madagascar but facilitating dispersal from northern Mozambique towards south-west Madagascar). This study provides an additional line of evidence supporting the conservation priority status of the Northern Mozambique Channel and should inform coral reef management decisions in the region.</p> <p> </p>
Data for: Birth order as a source of within-genotype diversification in the clonal duckweed, Spirodela polyrhiza (Araceae: Lemnoideae)
<p>Organismal persistence attests to adaptive response to environmental variation. Diversification bet hedging, in which risk is reduced at the cost of expected fitness, is increasingly recognized as an adaptive response, yet mechanisms by which a single genotype generates diversification remain obscure. The clonal greater duckweed, <i>Spirodela polyrhiza </i>(L.), facultatively expresses a seed-like but vegetative form, the "turion", that allows survival through otherwise lethal conditions. Turion reactivation phenology is a key fitness component, yet little is known about turion reactivation phenology in the field, or sources of variation. Here, using floating traps deployed in the field, we find a remarkable extent of variation in natural reactivation phenology that cannot be explained solely by spring cues, occurring over a period of at least 200 days. Under controlled laboratory conditions, we find support for the hypothesis that turion phenology is influenced jointly by phenotypic plasticity to temperature and diversification within clones. Turion "birth order" consistently accounted for a difference in reactivation time of 46 days at temperatures between 10° and 18°C, with early birth-order turions reactivating more rapidly than late birth-order turions. These results should motivate future work to formally evaluate turion phenology variance as a bet-hedging trait.</p>
Male and female genotype and a genotype-by-genotype interaction mediate the effects of mating on cellular but not humoral immunity in female decorated crickets
<p>Sexually antagonistic coevolution is predicted to lead to the divergence of male and female genotypes related to the effects of substances transferred by males at mating on female physiology. The outcome of mating should thus depend on the specific combination of mating genotypes. Although mating has been shown to influence female immunity in diverse insect taxa, a male-female genotype-by-genotype effect on female immunity post-mating remains largely unexplored. Here, we investigate the effects of mating on female decorated cricket baseline immunity and the potential for a male-by-female genotype interaction affecting this response. Females from three distinct genotypic backgrounds were left unmated or singly mated in a fully reciprocal design to males from the same three genotypic backgrounds. Hemocytes and hemocyte microaggregations were quantified for female cellular immunity, and phenoloxidase, involved in melanization, and antibacterial activity for humoral immunity. In this system, female cellular immunity was more reactive to mating, and mating effects were genotype dependent. Specifically, for hemocytes, a genotype-mating status interaction mediated the effect of mating per se, and a significant male-female genotype-by-genotype interaction determined hemocyte depletion post-mating. Microaggregations were influenced by the female's genotype or that of her mate. Female humoral immune measures were unaffected, indicating the propensity for post-mating effects on female is dependent on the component of baseline immunity. The genotype-by-genotype effect on hemocytes supports a role of sexual conflict in post-mating immune suppression, suggesting divergence of male genotypes with respect to modification of female post-mating immunity, and divergence of female genotypes in resistance to these effects.</p>
Raw data used in: Variations in effects of ectosymbiotic microbes on the growth rates among different species and genotypes of Daphnia fed different algal diets
<p>Several recent studies have shown that ectosymbiotic bacterial microbiota, including gut microbes, affect the growth and reproduction of <span class="MsoSubtleEmphasis">Daphnia</span>, a key organism in lake ecosystems. However, these studies examined specific species, such as the model organism, <i>D. magna,</i> and used green algae as food. It is unclear if symbiotic bacteria affect fitness in other <span class="MsoSubtleEmphasis">Daphnia</span> species common in lakes and ponds in Japan. In this study, we examined the growth rates of sterilized individuals of two <i>D. pulex</i> genotypes with <i>D. magna</i> using the green algae <i>Scenedesmus</i> and the diatom <i>Cyclotella</i> as algal diets. In addition, we examined the growth rate of the sterilized <span class="MsoSubtleEmphasis">Daphnia</span><i> pulex</i> individuals infected by <i>Limnohabitans</i> spp., previously reported to promote the fitness of <i>D. magna</i> as ectosymbiotic bacteria. We found that the effects of ectosymbiotic bacteria on growth rate differed not only between different genotypes of <i>D. pulex</i> but also between individuals fed the different algal diets. The results suggest that the genotype- and diet-specific differences in fitness-dependency on the ectosymbiotic microbiota can be factors affecting the genetic structures of <i>D. pulex</i> populations.</p>
Effects of maternal genotypic identity and genetic diversity of the red mangrove Rhizophora mangle on associated soil bacterial communities: a field-based experiment
<p>Loss of plant biodiversity can result in reduced abundance and diversity of associated species with implications for ecosystem functioning. In ecosystems low in plant species diversity, such as Neotropical mangrove forests, it is thought that genetic diversity within the dominant plant species could play an important role in shaping associated communities. Here, we used a manipulative field experiment to study the effects of maternal genotypic identity and genetic diversity of the red mangrove <i>Rhizophora mangle</i> on the composition and richness of associated soil bacterial communities. Using terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism (T-RFLP) community fingerprinting, we found that bacterial community composition differed among <i>R. mangle</i> maternal genotypes but not with genetic diversity. Bacterial taxa richness, total soil nitrogen, and total soil carbon were not significantly affected by maternal genotypic identity or genetic diversity of <i>R. mangle</i>. Our findings show that genotype selection in reforestation projects could influence soil bacterial community composition. Further research is needed to determine what impact these bacterial community differences might have on ecosystem processes, such as carbon and nitrogen cycling.</p>
Climate and host genotype jointly shape tree phenology, disease levels and insect attacks
<p>One of the best known ecological consequences of climate change is the advancement of spring phenology. Yet, we lack insights into how changes in climate interact with intraspecific genetic variation in shaping spring and autumn phenology, and how such changes in phenology will translate into seasonal dynamics of tree-associated organisms. To elucidate the impact of warming and tree genotype on spring and autumn phenology, as well as the consequences for the population dynamics of a fungal pathogen (<i>Erysiphe alphitoides</i>) and plant-feeding insect (<i><span>Tuberculatus annulatus</span></i><span>)</span>, we conducted an active field heating experiment using grafts of five oak genotypes (<i>Quercus robur</i>). We found that experimental warming generally advanced oak bud burst in spring and delayed leaf senescence in autumn, while additional variation was explained by tree genotype and warming-by-genotype interactions. Warming or tree genotype did not affect disease levels at the beginning of the season, but shaped both disease levels and aphid density during the latter part of the season. Overall, our findings demonstrate that elevated temperature and genetic variation affect spring and autumn phenology, as well as the seasonal dynamics of higher trophic levels. Such effects may be either direct (i.e. temperature affecting tree phenology and attack independently) or indirect (as due to climate-induced changes in plant traits or the synchrony between trees and their attackers). To achieve a predictive understanding of the ecological responses and potential evolutionary changes of natural food webs in response to climate warming, we should merge the frameworks of global warming and community genetics.</p>
Transcriptome-wide comparisons and virulence gene polymorphisms of host-associated genotypes of the cnidarian parasite Ceratonova shasta in salmonids
<p><i>Ceratonova shasta</i> is an important myxozoan pathogen affecting the health of salmonid fishes in the Pacific Northwest of North America. <i>C. shasta</i> exists as a complex of host-specific genotypes, some with low to moderate virulence, and one that causes a profound, lethal infection in susceptible hosts. High throughput sequencing methods are powerful tools for discovering the genetic basis of these host/virulence differences, but deep sequencing of myxozoans has been challenging due to extremely fast molecular evolution of this group, yielding strongly divergent sequences that are difficult to identify, and unavoidable host contamination. We designed and optimized different bioinformatic pipelines to address these challenges. We obtained a unique set of comprehensive, host-free myxozoan RNA-seq data from <i>C. shasta </i>genotypes of varying virulence from different salmonid hosts. Analyses of transcriptome-wide genetic distances and maximum likelihood multigene phylogenies elucidated the evolutionary relationship between lineages and demonstrated the limited resolution of the established Internal Transcribed Spacer marker for <i>C. shasta</i> genotype identification, as this marker fails to differentiate between biologically distinct genotype II lineages from coho salmon and rainbow trout. We further analyzed the datasets based on polymorphisms in two gene groups related to virulence: cell migration and proteolytic enzymes including their inhibitors. The developed SNP-calling pipeline identified polymorphisms between genotypes and demonstrated that variations in both motility and protease genes were associated with different levels of virulence of <i>C. shasta</i> in its salmonid hosts. The prospective use of proteolytic enzymes as promising candidates for targeted interventions against myxozoans in aquaculture is discussed. We developed host-free transcriptomes of a myxozoan model organism from strains that exhibited different degrees of virulence, as a unique source of data that will foster functional gene analyses and serve as a base for the development of potential therapeutics for efficient control of these parasites.</p>
Genotypes of 6 InDel markers for species identification from the Calanus culture at the EMBRC-ERIC laboratory for low-level trophic interactions, NTNU SeaLab
<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Late developmental stages of marine copepods in the genus <i>Calanus</i> can spend extended periods in a dormant stage (diapause). During the growth season, copepods must accumulate sufficient lipid stores to survive diapause. Predation risk is often overlooked as a potential diapause-inducing cue. We tested experimentally if predation risk in combination with high or low food availability leads to differences in lipid metabolism, and potentially diapause initiation. Expression of lipid metabolism genes showed that food availability influences the copepods' ability to cope with predator stress. Predation caused upregulation of lipid catabolism with high food, and downregulation with low food. Stage development and molecular markers demonstrated that copepods did not enter diapause, instead, development occurred faster in copepods with predator stress. This study demonstrates that lipid metabolism may be a sensitive endpoint for changes in the environment. Our findings can contribute towards understanding the mechanisms behind diapause timing. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
Data from: Whole-genome duplication and host genotype affect rhizosphere microbial communities
<p>The composition of microbial communities found in association with plants is influenced by host phenotype and genotype. Yet, the ways in which specific genetic architectures of host plants shape microbiomes is unknown. Genome duplication events are common in the evolutionary history of plants, influence many important plant traits, and, thus, they may affect associated microbial communities. Using experimentally induced whole genome duplication (WGD), we tested the effect of WGD on rhizosphere bacterial communities in<i> Arabidopsis thaliana</i>. We performed 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing to characterize differences between microbiomes associated with specific host genetic backgrounds (Columbia <i>vs</i>. Landsberg) and ploidy levels (diploid <i>vs</i>. tetraploid). We modeled relative abundances of bacterial taxa using the Dirichlet and multinomial distributions via a hierarchical Bayesian approach. We found that host genetic background and ploidy level affected rhizosphere community composition. We then tested to what extent microbiomes derived from a specific genetic background or ploidy level affected plant performance by inoculating sterile seedlings with microbial communities harvested from a prior generation. We found a negative effect of the tetraploid Columbia microbiome on growth of all four plant genetic backgrounds. These findings suggest an interplay between host genetic architecture and bacterial community assembly with potential ramifications for host fitness. Moreover, we uncovered an intriguing role of ploidy-level for shaping plant microbiomes. Given the prevalence of ploidy-level variation in both wild and managed plant populations, the effects on microbiomes of this aspect of host genetic architecture could be a widespread driver of differences in plant microbiomes.</p>
Genotypes of Italian free-ranging dogs
<p>Domestication has greatly changed the social and reproductive behavior of dogs relative to that of wild members of the genus <i>Canis,</i> which typically exhibit social monogamy and extended parental care. Unlike a typical grey wolf pack that consists of a single breeding pair and their offspring from multiple seasons, a group of free-ranging dogs (FRDs) can include multiple breeding individuals of both sexes. To understand the consequences of this shift in <span>reproductive behavior, </span>we reconstructed the genetic pedigree of an FRD population<span> and assessed the </span>kinship patterns in social groups, based on genome-wide SNP genotypes. Consistent with behavioral observations, the mating system of the study population was characterized by polygynandry. Instead of the discreet family units observed in wolves, FRDs were linked by a network of kinship relationships that spread across packs. However, we also observed reproduction of the same male-female pairs in multiple seasons, retention of adult offspring in natal packs and dispersal between neighboring packs – patterns in common with wolves. Although monogamy is the predominant mating system in wolves, polygyny and polyandry are occasionally observed in response to increased food availability. Thus, polygynandry of domestic dogs was likely influenced by the shift in ecological niche from an apex predator to a human commensal.</p>
Data from: Unlocking the story in the swab: A new genotyping assay for the amphibian chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis
One of the most devastating emerging pathogens of wildlife is the chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), which affects hundreds of amphibian species around the world. Genomic data from pure Bd cultures has advanced our understanding of Bd phylogenetics, genomic architecture, and mechanisms of virulence. However pure cultures are laborious to obtain and whole genome sequencing is comparatively expensive, so relatively few isolates have been genetically characterized. Thus we still know little about the genetic diversity of Bd in natural systems. The most common non-invasive method of sampling Bd from natural populations is to swab amphibian skin. Hundreds of thousands of swabs have been collected from amphibians around the world, but Bd DNA collected via swabs is often low in quality and/or quantity. In this study, we developed a custom Bd genotyping assay using the Fluidigm Access Array platform to amplify 192 carefully-selected regions of the Bd genome. We obtained robust sequence data for pure Bd cultures and field-collected skin swabs. This new assay has the power to accurately discriminate among the major Bd clades, recovering the basic tree topology previously revealed using whole genome data. Additionally, we established a critical value for initial Bd load for swab samples (150 Bd genomic equivalents) above which our assay performs well. By leveraging advances in microfluidic multiplex PCR technology and the globally distributed resource of amphibian swab samples, non-invasive skin swabs can now be used to address critical spatial and temporal questions about Bd and its effects on declining amphibian populations.
Data from: Differences in Al sensitivity affect establishment of Populus genotypes on acidic forest land
Forest lands hold great potential for Populus plantations, but in native boreal forests, soils normally have low pH and thus higher levels of aluminum ions (Al3+ and hydroxides). Aluminum (Al) is one of the major factors limiting plant growth on these soils by inhibiting root growth, thus reducing water and nutrient uptake and slowing growth. There is a large variation in Al resistance both among and within species. In this study, growth responses of greenhouse-grown hybrid aspen (P. tremula × tremuloides) and poplar (P. trichocarpa hybrids) were monitored in relation to changes in Al concentrations. In quartz sand, hybrid aspen was more tolerant to exogenous application of Al than P. trichocarpa hybrids. This difference in Al-tolerance was further confirmed by hematoxylin staining of the roots, with hybrid aspen displaying less staining after Al treatment than poplar clones. When planted on forest land with low pH, hybrid aspen increased growth after planting and showed low mortality. This was not the case for poplar clones; plant height decreased after planting and mortality increased. Together, our results suggest that differences in initial growth and survival on forest land among hybrid aspen and the tested poplar clones may be connected to differences in Al tolerance. Our findings that staining with hematoxylin can identify Al-tolerant Populus genotypes may help identify Al-tolerant genotypes suitable for forest land.
Data from: Connecting thermal performance curve variation to the genotype: a multivariate QTL approach
Thermal performance curves (TPCs) are continuous reaction norms that describe the relationship between organismal performance and temperature and are useful for understanding trade-offs involved in thermal adaptation. While thermal trade-offs such as those between generalists and specialists or between hot- and cold-adapted phenotypes are known to be genetically variable and evolve during thermal adaptation, little is known of the genetic basis to TPCs – specifically, the loci involved and the directionality of their effects across different temperatures. To address this, we took a multivariate approach, mapping QTL for locomotor activity TPCs in the fly, Drosophila serrata using a panel of 76 recombinant inbred lines. The distribution of additive genetic (co)variance in the mapping population was remarkably similar to the distribution of mutational (co)variance for these traits. We detected 11 TPC-QTLs in females and 4 in males. Multivariate QTL effects were closely aligned with the major axes genetic (co)variation between temperatures; most QTL effects corresponded to variation for either overall increases or decreases in activity with a smaller number indicating possible trade-offs between activity at high and low temperatures. QTLs representing changes in curve shape such as the 'generalist-specialist' trade-off, thought key to thermal adaptation, were poorly represented in the data. We discuss these results in light of genetic constraints on thermal adaptation.
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