Publications by authors named "Bayram M Asma"
Members of the eukaryotic translation initiation complex are co-opted in viral infection, leading to susceptibility in many crop species, including stone fruit trees (Prunus spp.). Therefore, modification of one of those eukaryotic translation initiation factors or changes in their gene expression may result in resistance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudying domesticated species and their wild relatives allows understanding of the mechanisms of population divergence and adaptation, and identifying valuable genetic resources. Apricot is an important fruit in the Northern hemisphere, where it is threatened by the Plum pox virus (PPV), causing the sharka disease. The histories of apricot domestication and of its resistance to sharka are however still poorly understood.
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- The study examines the loss of genetic diversity in domesticated apricots introduced to the Mediterranean, tracing their origins primarily to China and analyzing various regional gene pools.
- The researchers identified three main genetic clusters of Mediterranean apricots and found that one genetic marker showed significant deviation from expected frequencies, suggesting some loss of diversity due to domestication.
- The findings highlight a notable reduction in allelic richness from the 'Irano-Caucasian' gene pool, indicating multiple diffusion routes into the northern and southwestern Mediterranean regions.