[Genetic diversity of Anser albifrons Scopoli, 1769 and Anser fabalis Latham, 1787 in the Russian Far East].

Using RAPD PCR analysis and sequencing of the 5' end segment of the mtDNA control region, the genetic diversity and differentiation of Far Eastern populations of greater white-fronted goose Anser albifrons Scopoli, 1769 and bean goose Anser fabalis Latham, 1787 were examined. Based on RAPD PCR data, the level of gene diversity (h) for A. albifrons (0.

[Phylogeography of the mallard Anas platyrhynchos from Eurasia inferred from sequencing of the mtDNA control region].

Phylogenetic relationships, demographic history, and geographic distribution of the mtDNA haplotypes of the mallard Anas platyrhynchos were examined in three populations, Indian, Northern European, and Far Eastern. Two divergent haplotype groups, A and B, were found in the Far Eastern population, while haplotypes identified in Northern European and Far Eastern populations were exclusively of the A group. The presence of B group haplotypes in the Far Eastern population can be explained either in terms of hybridization of the mallard with spot-billed duck Anas zonorhyncha at the south of the Russian Far East, or by the mtDNA paraphyly in mallards.

[Population genetic structure of wild-growing ginseng (Planax ginseng C. A. Meyer) assessed using AFLP markers].

Genetic variability in ten populations of wild-growing ginseng was assessed using AFLP markers with the application of fragment analysis on a genetic analyzer. The variation indices were high in the populations (P = 55.68%; H(S) = 0.

[Genetic diversity of a rare species Aristolochia contorta bungae (aristolochiaceae) in Primorsky Krai].

The herbaceous vine, twisted birthwort Aristolochia contorta Bunge, is a rare species listed in the Red Data Book of Primorsky krai (2008). On the northern boundary of its range (south of the Russian Far East), the species is represented by small isolated populations confined to the river drainages. Using allozyme analysis, genetic variation of nine natural populations ofA.

[Heterogeneity of the spatial distribution of the primordial organic substance as an initial stage of biological evolution].

An approach to describe the emergence of the primordial evolving system has been developed. The dynamics of polymerization/depolymerization of some spatially distributed prebiological structures has been analyzed, and two phases of the development of the system have been identified. In the first phase, the polymerization of organic monomers occurs by the influence of external factors, and in the second one depolymerization takes place.

[Characteristics of gene pools of three Pinus pumila (Pall.) Regel populations at the range margins].

Genetic variation of Siberian dwarf pine Pinus pumila (Pall.) Regel was characterized in three marginal populations in southwestern, southern and eastern parts of the natural species range (Transbaikalia, Primorye, Kamchatka) using isozyme analysis. Analysis involving 16 isozyme loci encoding ten enzyme systems was conducted.

[Larch chromosomal mosaicism].

Karyological study of larch population members from different parts of the Larix olgensis L. Henry areal in the Primorskii krai has been carried out. The main amount of chromosomes for larch as n = 12 (2n = 24) has been confirmed.

[Genetic structure of the Far Eastern population of Eurasian wigeon Anas penelope inferred from sequencing of the mitochondrial DNA control region].

Sequence variation of the 5' end of the mitochondrial DNA control region (600 bp) was examined in the population samples of Eurasian wigeon Anas penelope from Anadyr' and Primorye. A total of 11 different mtDNA haplotypes were identified, with one of these belonging to American wigeon Anas americana. The presence of the mtDNA haplotype from the species closely relative to A.

[Polymorphism of RAPD, ISSR and AFLP markers of the Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer (Araliaceae) genome].

The genus Panax (Araliaceae) is world-famous because many its members have important medicinal properties. Panax ginseng C. A.

[Polymorphism of a short fragment of the mitochondrial genome control region (D-loop) in the Siberian roe deer Capreolus pygargus Pallas, 1771 (Artiodactyla, Cervidae) from the Russian Far East].

Genetic diversity of Siberian roe deer Capreolus pygargus, 1771 from the Russian Far East was studied based on polymorphism analysis of a mtDNA control region fragment (390 bp). Three phylogenetic lines were found in the animals examined. The trend for change of haplotypes of different phylogroups was shown to occur from north to south in Sikhote-Alin.

[Genetic variation of Oplopanax elatus (Nakai) Nakai (Araliaceae)].

Using allozyme analysis, genetic and genotypic variation of rare relict species, a member of one of ancient angiosperm families, Araliaceae, the clone-forming plant Oplopanax elatus (Nakai) Nakai, was evaluated. Electrophoretic separation of the enzymes is described, and genetic interpretation of the enzymes variation patterns is presented. The values of genetic variation indices obtained were low (P = 25%; A = 1.

[Independent species status of Iris vorobievii N.S. Pavlova, Iris mandshurica Maxim., and Iris humilis Georgi (Iridaceae): evidence from the nuclear and chloroplast genomes].

Nuclear (RAPD) and chloroplast (trnH-psbA, atpB-rbcL, rps4, trnL-trnF, and trnS-trnG) molecular DNA markers were used to study the populations of closely related species of the genus Iris L.: Iris vorobievii N.S.

[Genetic structure of natural populations of the relict species Aristolochia manshuriensis (Aristolochiaceae) in disturbed and intact habitats].

Genetic structure of natural populations of the rare relict plant Manchurian birthwort (Aristolochia manshuriensis Kom.) in the Russian part of its area was analyzed using allozyme markers. The studied A.

[Genetic variation of Manchurian pheasant (Phasianus colchicus pallasi Rotshild, 1903) inferred from mitochondrial DNA control region sequences].

Sequence variation of the mitochondrial DNA control region was studied in Manchurian pheasants (Phasianus colchicus pallasi Rotshild, 1903) representing three geographic populations from the southern part of the Russian Far East. Extremely low population genetic differentiation (F(ST) = 0.0003) pointed to a very high gene exchange between the populations.

[Genetic structure and differentiation of populations of the tetraploid species Oxytropis chankaensis (Fabaceae)].

The population genetic variation of the tetraploid species Oxytropis chankaensis Jurtz. (Fabaceae), a local endemic of the western coast of Khanka Lake (Primorye), was examined. Five populations were analyzed using 28 isozyme loci encoding 16 enzyme systems.

[Specific features of pollination in the Manchurian birthwort Aristolochia manshuriensis].

An analysis of pollination system in Aristolochia manshuriensis has shown that flower structure in this species is strictly adapted to cross-pollination, but the possibility of an autogamous or geitonogamous type of self-pollination with the involvement of insects is not excluded. The flowers of A. manshuriensis are most frequently visited by flies of the family Anthomyiidae, which markedly contribute to their pollination.

[Genetic variability and differentiation in the larch populations within the range of Larix olgensis A. Henry in Primor'e region].

The level of within- and among-population variation of larch inhabiting the range of Larix olgensis A. Henry in Primorye was estimated on the basis of 440 RAPD loci identified by means of 12 random primers. In ten population examined, the proportion of polymorphic loci was 35-60%, the average expected heterozygosity varied from 0.

[Calcium-dependent mechanism of somatic embryogenesis in oncogene rolC expressing cell cultures of Panax ginseng].

It was shown earlier, that ginseng embryogenic cell culture 2c3 was obtained as a result of callus cells transformation with the Agrobacterium rhizogenes rolC oncogene. In the present report we determine that inhibitors of Ca2+-channels (LaCl3, verapamil, niflumic acid) certainly lowered the quantity of somatic embryos in the 2c3 cell culture. This is the evidence of the influence of calcium-dependent signal system on plant embryogenesis.

[Allozyme variation of the relict plant Aristolochia manshuriensis Kom. (Aristolochiaceae)].

Allozyme variation of a rare relict plant, birthwort Aristolochia manshuriensis Kom., was examined. The main parameters of genetic variation in natural populations of A.

[Phylogenetic relationships of the Far Eastern Araliaceae inferred from ITS sequences of nuclear rDNA].

In eight species of the family Araliaceae, inhabiting the territory of the Russian Far East, the sequences of ITS regions of nuclear rDNA were determined. A comparison of these sequences enabled establishment of phylogenetic relationships between the Far Eastern and other members of the family. It was demonstrated that Aralia sensu populations from Primorye and Sakhalin were genetically different and, hereby, could be classified as interspecific taxa.

[Genetic variability and interrelationship of Siberian and Far Eastern larches from RAPD-analysis data].

Genetic diversity of larches from six geographically isolated regions, Tomsk, Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude (Siberia), and Blagoveshchensk, Khabarovsk, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Far East) was examined by means of RAPD analysis. Tree DNA samples were compared using 457 RAPD loci (97% of which were polymorphic), identified with 17 primers of random sequences. In the samples examined, 32 to 49% of the genes were in heterozygous state, mean expected heterozygosity (Hexp) varied from 0.

[High level of polymorphism and autotetraploid origin of rare endemic species of Fabaceae, Oxytropis chankaensis Jurtz., inferred from allozyme data].

Using starch electrophoresis, we examined 19 enzyme systems presumably controlled by 35 loci in the rare endemic tetraploid species Oxytropis chankaensis Jurtz. (Fabaceae). Electrophoretic patterns and their genetic interpretation are presented.

[RAPD- and allozyme analysis of genetic variability of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer and P. quinquefolius L].

Inter- and intraspecific variation of two ginseng species Panax ginseng and P. quinquefolius was estimated by studying 159 RAPD and 39 allozyme loci. Parameters of polymorphism and genetic diversity were determined and a tree was constructed to characterize the differences between individual plants, samples, and species.

[Low genetic differentiation and close evolutionary connection between Anas platyrhynchos and Anas poecilorhyncha: data from RAPD-PCR analysis].

Using RAPD-PCR, we examined genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in two groups of river ducks: Anas platyrhynchos, A. poecilorhyncha, A. strepera and A.

[Genetic relationships among Far Eastern species of the family Araliacea inferred by RAPD analysis].

A molecular genetic study of Far Eastern species of the family Araliaceae by means of RAPD analysis was conducted. Using 21 primers we assessed variability at 595 loci. Based on matrices of genetic distances D, dendrograms of genetic relationships among eleven species of six genera of this family were constructed.