ISSR-PCR analysis of genetic variation in populations of Achillea L. species in southern part of Krasnoyarsk Territory and Republic of Khakassia

Abstract

ISSR-PCR analysis of populations of two species of the genus Achillea, growing in the southern part ofthe Krasnoyarsk Territory and the Republic of Khakassia, was carried out. The results of the study showed that a highlevel of intrapopulation variability is characteristic of Achillea asiatica and A. millefolium. Relatively low indicators ofgenetic variability are noted for populations Aa3 (A. asiatica) and Ak (A. kuprijanovii). The gene pool of all the studiedpopulations is characterized by a satisfactory state and can independently reproduce. Most of the genetic variability ofAchillea millefolium, A. asiatica, and A. kuprijanovii (74.7 %) accounts for the share of intrapopulation diversity, and25.3 % is a minor variation. The studied populations are characterized by a high level of differentiation and are dividedaccording to a systematic criterion.