ISSN:
1615-6110
Keywords:
Angiosperms
;
Orchidaceae
;
Orchis morio subsp.morio
;
O. morio subsp.picta
;
O. longicornu
;
Multilocus electrophoresis
;
genetic variation
;
gene flow
;
morphology
;
Flora of Italy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Data are presented on genetic variation at 27 enzyme loci of the Green-Winged orchid,Orchis morio, in 18 population samples from Italy. The existence in Italy of two subspecies, i.e. subspp.morio andpicta, is not supported by allozyme data. No genetic heterogeneity was found betweenmorio-like andpicta-like samples and specimens. Moreover, morphological transition between the two forms was observed in different Italian populations. The parameters of genetic variability estimated forO. morio populations are consistent with those found among monocotyledon plants, and among those outcrossing, animal-pollinated and with wind-dispersed seeds. Genetic diversity of ItalianO. morio is mostly within populations. Correspondingly, low values of interpopulational genetic distance were found. This appears to be due to high levels of gene flow, which were estimated with different methods. The lack ofO. longicornu from Italian samples, as well as of any hybrid withO. morio (F1, backcrossed or recombinant individuals) is demonstrated on the basis of genetic data. It is concluded that recurrent reports ofO. longicornu from Italy are due to confusion withO. morio or with otherOrchis species.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00938018
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