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Local genetic diversity of sorghum in a village in northern Cameroon: structure and dynamics of landraces

Barnaud Adeline, Deu Monique, Garine Eric, McKey Doyle B., Joly Hélène. 2007. Local genetic diversity of sorghum in a village in northern Cameroon: structure and dynamics of landraces. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 114 (2) : 237-248.

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Résumé : We present the first study of patterns of genetic diversity of sorghum landraces at the local scale. Understanding landrace diversity aids in deciphering evolutionary forces under domestication, and has applications in the conservation of genetic resources and their use in breeding programs. Duupa farmers in a village in Northern Cameroon distinguished 59 named sorghum taxa, representing 46 landraces. In each field, seeds are sown as a mixture of landraces (mean of 12 landraces per field), giving the potential for extensive gene flow. What level of genetic diversity underlies the great morphological diversity observed among landraces? Given the potential for gene flow, how well defined genetically is each landrace? To answer these questions, we recorded spatial patterns of planting and farmers' perceptions of landraces, and characterized 21 landraces using SSR markers. Analysis using distance and clustering methods grouped the 21 landraces studied into four clusters. These clusters correspond to functionally and ecologically distinct groups of landraces. Within-landrace genetic variation accounted for 30% of total variation. The average Fis over landraces was 0.68, suggesting high inbreeding within landraces. Differentiation among landraces was substantial and significant (Fst = 0.36). Historical factors, variation in breeding systems, and farmers' practices all affected patterns of genetic variation. Farmers' practices are key to the maintenance, despite gene flow, of landraces with different combinations of agronomically and ecologically pertinent traits. They must be taken into account in strategies of conservation and use of genetic resources.

Mots-clés Agrovoc : Sorghum, Sorghum bicolor, variation génétique, variété indigène, identification, variété, population végétale, génotype, ressource génétique végétale

Mots-clés géographiques Agrovoc : Cameroun

Mots-clés complémentaires : SSR

Classification Agris : F30 - Génétique et amélioration des plantes
F70 - Taxonomie végétale et phytogéographie

Champ stratégique Cirad : Axe 1 (2005-2013) - Intensification écologique

Auteurs et affiliations

  • Barnaud Adeline, CIRAD-FORET-UPR Ressources génétiques (FRA)
  • Deu Monique, CIRAD-AMIS-UMR PIA (FRA)
  • Garine Eric, Université de Paris-Nanterre (FRA)
  • McKey Doyle B., CNRS (FRA)
  • Joly Hélène, CIRAD-FORET-UPR Ressources génétiques (FRA)

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