Molecular diversity and genetic lineage of Pinus sylvestris population at Kunpeszér, Kiskunság National Park

We analysed genetic variation of the small Scots pine population from forested area Northern Kiskunság in comparison with other populations Carpathians and Pannonian Basin that we studied earlier by microsatellite markers (SSR). Our results showed indices based on five nuclear SSRs are similar to values detected Hungarian populations. Based STRUCTURE analysis, as well PCoA fits into Western Carpathians-Pannonian lineage did not detect alien genoptypes specific genotypes. Although, natural presence cannot be traced back LGM/early Holocene, habitat characteristics like nutrient-poor sandy substrate extreme ecological conditions site may favor species area. The local forest community including broadleaf dominance pedunculate oak mixed provide an aspect a continental woodland able preserve valuable so elevated biodiversity. Moreover, gene stock most probably adapted environment might represent high economic value.