Genetic diversity in Nordic and Baltic populations of Chondrostereum purpureum: a potential herbicide biocontrol agent |
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| Authors: | H. Vartiamäki A. Uotila R. Vasaitis J. Hantula |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Finnish Forest Research Institute, Vantaa Research Unit, PO Box 18, FI‐01301 Vantaa, Finland;2. University of Helsinki, Hyyti?l? Forestry Field Station, Korkeakoski, Finland;3. Department of Forest Mycology and Pathology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden |
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| Abstract: | We analysed genetic variation in the natural populations of a potential herbicide biocontrol agent, Chondrostereum purpureum, in Nordic and Baltic countries using random amplified microsatellite markers. The results showed high genetic diversity among the populations of this fungus, but almost a complete lack of local differentiation. The results implicate that any local strain from the area can be used as a biocontrol agent without a fear of introducing new genotypes to treatment areas. |
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