Diversity and genetic structure of teak (Tectona grandis L.f) in its natural range using DNA microsatellite markers

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Author	Fofana, Inza Jésus Ofori, Daniel Poitel, Mireille Verhaegen, Daniel
Copyright Year	2008
Abstract	Teak (Tectona grandis L.f.) is considered to be an extraordinarily durable building timber with a worldwide reputation. Its widespread use has entailed the over-exploitation of natural forests and a large reduction in natural diversity. Fifteen microsatellite markers were used to study the genetic variability and structure of 166 teak trees distributed over the whole natural area of teak. Analysis showed that in the teak natural area there were four main centers of genetic variability. Two clusters were in India and could be considered as main centers of genetic diversity in teak. The third cluster mainly consisting of populations in Thailand and Laos was genetically very distinct from the Indian populations but presented only half as much allelic variability. A fourth cluster from Central Laos showed even less genetic variability. The use of SSR markers for conservation of teak forest diversity is discussed.
Starting Page	175
Ending Page	195
Page Count	21
File Format	PDF HTM / HTML
DOI	10.1007/s11056-008-9116-5
Volume Number	37
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Alternate Webpage(s)	http://hal.inria.fr/docs/00/84/56/41/PDF/New_Forests_teak.pdf
Alternate Webpage(s)	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11056-008-9116-5
Journal	New Forests
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article