Genetic diversity and mycelial compatibility groups of the plant-pathogenic fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Brazil.

The genetic variability of 40 Sclerotinia sclerotiorum isolates from various fields widely distributed throughout Brazil and different host crops was analyzed using RAPD markers and mycelial compatibility groupings (MCGs). The isolates were characterized using 16 random primers of the OPERON series, which produced 121 DNA fragments. UPGMA cluster analysis using Jaccard?s genetic distance and MCGs allowed separation of the isolates into three clusters, with similarity indices of 68.2, 61.8, and 61.8%, and five MCGs. The haplotypes obtained with RAPD markers provided very characteristic groupings of S. sclerotiorum isolates according to MCG, but did not show any relationship with geographic origin or host type. Furthermore, analysis of molecular variance demonstrated that 99.1% of the observed variation was a result of genetic differences between individuals; the host culture did not have a significant effect. This is the first report of high level variability of S. sclerotiorum in Brazil based on the study of isolates of wide geographical origin, supported by RAPD markers and MCGs. These results endorse the prevalence of sexual reproduction in tropical and subtropical regions in contrast to clonal reproduction in temperate regions.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	LITHOLDO JÚNIOR, C. G., GOMES, E. V., LOBO JUNIOR, M., NASSER, L. C. B., PETROFEZA, S.
Other Authors:	C. G. LITHOLDO JÚNIOR, UFG; E. V. GOMES, UFG; MURILLO LOBO JUNIOR, CNPAF; LUIZ CARLOS BHERING NASSER; SILVANA PETROFEZA.
Format:	Artigo de periódico biblioteca
Language:	English eng
Published:	2011-11-07
Subjects:	Diversidade genética, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Mofo branco,
Online Access:	http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/905022
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