Research Article | Published: 01 December 2006

Isozyme analysis in Arachniodes amabilis (Bl.) Tindale, an extreme endemic species of Western Ghats of South India

A. John De Britto, A. Sahaya Pravin, N. Nirmal Kumar and S. Harikrishnan

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 29 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 421-422 | 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-77IBBH | Cite this article

Abstract

Arachniodes amabilis (Bl.) Tindale, is a geographically restricted plant species known only from Western Ghats of South India. We examined genetic diversity in seven individuals of the plant species through isozymic analysis. Isozymes are powerful tool for determining genetic variability within and between the populations of plant species. The endangered Arachniodes amabilis was monomorphic for the all twelve loci scored. This study emphasizes the potential use of data on population structure for managing and monitoring rare species.

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De Britto, A.J., Pravin, A.S., Kumar, N.N. and Harikrishnan, S., 2006. Isozyme analysis in Arachniodes amabilis (Bl.) Tindale, an extreme endemic species of Western Ghats of South India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 29(4), pp.421-422. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-77IBBH

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