Genetic Diversity and Relationships of Terebinth (Pistacia terebinthus L.) Genotypes Growing Wild in Turkey

Genetic diversity and relationships of 54 wild-grown terebinths (Pistacia terebinthus L.) were determined using 40 SSR (simple sequence repeat) markers (38 in silico polymorphic 2 markers). In analysis, 430 alleles identified. The number per locus ranged from 3 to 25 with a mean value 11 locus. values polymorphism information content (PIC) 0.34 (CUPOhBa4344) 0.91 (CUPSiBa4072) PIC 0.68. distances estimated according the UPGMA (Unweighted Pair Group Method Arithmetic Average), Structure, Principal Coordinates (PCoA) based clustering. structure analysis clustering genotypes depicted two major clusters. PCoA results supported cluster results. dendrogram revealed Forty-two samples obtained Kazankaya canyon 12 Karanlıkdere region. regions are 130 km apart each other but dendrogram, we did not find geographical isolation. proved efficiency SSRs for genetic terebinth. Based on results, can be applied as trustworthy tool evaluation terebinth genotypes. Molecular this study will promote germplasm collection selection populations future studies mapping, diversity, characterization, rootstock breeding.