Genomics reveal population structure, genetic diversity and evolutionary history of Phyllostachys edulis (moso bamboo) in global natural distribution

IntroductionMoso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) is widespread in natural forests over large areas in ChinaMethodsHere we collected 193 individuals of moso bamboo from 37 natural populations in China’s distribution area. Genotyping by sequencing (GBS) was employed to elucidate the genetic diversity, g...

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Main Authors: Fangdi Li, Hongfeng Fang, Jie Zhou, Shunkai Hu, Fuliang Cao, Qirong Guo
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
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description IntroductionMoso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) is widespread in natural forests over large areas in ChinaMethodsHere we collected 193 individuals of moso bamboo from 37 natural populations in China’s distribution area. Genotyping by sequencing (GBS) was employed to elucidate the genetic diversity, genetic structure, selection pressure, history and adaptive distribution prediction of moso bamboo.ResultsThe results revealed that the moso bamboo in China can be divided into central α, eastern β and southern γ subpopulations, with the α-subpopulation presumed to be the origin center. Notably, the genetic diversity of moso bamboo populations were relatively low, and the heterozygotes were excess. At the subpopulation level, the genetic diversity of α-subpopulation was the highest and that of β-subpopulation was the lowest. Analysis of population selection pressure during the transmission of moso bamboo indicated significant genetic differences among subpopulations. Furthermore, 3681 genes related to adaptability, stress resistance, photosynthesis, and hormone were identified from the selected regions. Four SNP markers developed and validated. Based on the population dynamics history and distribution simulation, we found that the distribution of moso bamboo has been influenced by the climate change in geological history.DiscussionThese findings hold significant implications for enhancing our genetic comprehension of bamboo populations and exploring germplasm resources.
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spelling doaj-art-db757d522fac47c3a962d2343a73ad8d2025-08-20T02:30:50ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Plant Science1664-462X2025-05-011610.3389/fpls.2025.15320581532058Genomics reveal population structure, genetic diversity and evolutionary history of Phyllostachys edulis (moso bamboo) in global natural distributionFangdi Li0Hongfeng Fang1Jie Zhou2Shunkai Hu3Fuliang Cao4Qirong Guo5Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Forestry and Grassland College of Soil and Water Conservation, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, ChinaZhejiang Modern State-Owned Forest Farm, Longshan Forest Farm, Anji, Zhejiang, ChinaCo-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Forestry and Grassland College of Soil and Water Conservation, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, ChinaCo-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Forestry and Grassland College of Soil and Water Conservation, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, ChinaCo-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Forestry and Grassland College of Soil and Water Conservation, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, ChinaCo-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Forestry and Grassland College of Soil and Water Conservation, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, ChinaIntroductionMoso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) is widespread in natural forests over large areas in ChinaMethodsHere we collected 193 individuals of moso bamboo from 37 natural populations in China’s distribution area. Genotyping by sequencing (GBS) was employed to elucidate the genetic diversity, genetic structure, selection pressure, history and adaptive distribution prediction of moso bamboo.ResultsThe results revealed that the moso bamboo in China can be divided into central α, eastern β and southern γ subpopulations, with the α-subpopulation presumed to be the origin center. Notably, the genetic diversity of moso bamboo populations were relatively low, and the heterozygotes were excess. At the subpopulation level, the genetic diversity of α-subpopulation was the highest and that of β-subpopulation was the lowest. Analysis of population selection pressure during the transmission of moso bamboo indicated significant genetic differences among subpopulations. Furthermore, 3681 genes related to adaptability, stress resistance, photosynthesis, and hormone were identified from the selected regions. Four SNP markers developed and validated. Based on the population dynamics history and distribution simulation, we found that the distribution of moso bamboo has been influenced by the climate change in geological history.DiscussionThese findings hold significant implications for enhancing our genetic comprehension of bamboo populations and exploring germplasm resources.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2025.1532058/fullPhyllostachys edulisGBSpopulation structuregenetic variationgermplasm resources
spellingShingle Fangdi Li
Hongfeng Fang
Jie Zhou
Shunkai Hu
Fuliang Cao
Qirong Guo
Genomics reveal population structure, genetic diversity and evolutionary history of Phyllostachys edulis (moso bamboo) in global natural distribution
Frontiers in Plant Science
Phyllostachys edulis
GBS
population structure
genetic variation
germplasm resources
title Genomics reveal population structure, genetic diversity and evolutionary history of Phyllostachys edulis (moso bamboo) in global natural distribution
title_full Genomics reveal population structure, genetic diversity and evolutionary history of Phyllostachys edulis (moso bamboo) in global natural distribution
title_fullStr Genomics reveal population structure, genetic diversity and evolutionary history of Phyllostachys edulis (moso bamboo) in global natural distribution
title_full_unstemmed Genomics reveal population structure, genetic diversity and evolutionary history of Phyllostachys edulis (moso bamboo) in global natural distribution
title_short Genomics reveal population structure, genetic diversity and evolutionary history of Phyllostachys edulis (moso bamboo) in global natural distribution
title_sort genomics reveal population structure genetic diversity and evolutionary history of phyllostachys edulis moso bamboo in global natural distribution
topic Phyllostachys edulis
GBS
population structure
genetic variation
germplasm resources
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2025.1532058/full
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