Gene flow and genetic diversity in Consolida (Ranunculaceae) using sequence related amplified polymorphism

The genus Consolida (DC.) Gray (Ranuculaceae) belongs to tribe Delphinieae. It comprises approximately 52 species, including the members of the genus Aconitella Spach. Iraq is one of the richest countries for the genus in South-West Asia. The genetic diversity was assessed through Sequence-related amplified polymorphism. To uncover genetic diversity and species characteristics in Consolida species, were studied through a molecular data. Seventy individuals related to five Consolida were collected in 5 provinces. A total of 75 (Number of total loci) (NTL) DNA bands were produced through polymerase chain reaction amplifications (PCR) amplification of five Consolida species. These bands were produced with the combinations of 5 selective primers. Present results showed that sequence-related amplified polymorphism have the potential to identify and decipher genetic affinity in Consolida species. Current results have implications in biodiversity and conservation programs. Besides this, present results could pave the way for selecting suitable ecotypes for forage and pasture purposes in Iraq.