Inheritance of chloroplast DNA in two full-sib <i>Vitis</i> populations

Authors

  • M. S. Strefeler
  • N. F. Weeden
  • B. I. Reisch

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5073/vitis.1992.31.183-187

Keywords:

chloroplast, Vitis, DNA, genetics, RFLP

Abstract

The mode of transmission of chloroplasts in 2 grape populations was determined using restriction fragment length polymorphisms of chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) to trace the origin of plastids in the progeny. The populations examined were formed by crossing 2 complex interspecific hybrids: NY 62.136.2 x Yates and Cayuga White x Aurore. Analysis of the restriction banding patterns of total DNA of the 4 parents probed with cpDNA of grape and petunia revealed a high level of polymorphism (63 %) between parents ot the first cross and a low level of polymorphism (15 %) between the parents of the second cross. The restriction banding patterns of the 4 parents were unique, indicating that there were 4 distinct chloroplast genotypes. Analysis of the restriction banding patterns of total DNA of the progeny probed with cpDNA showed that all progeny from both crosses exhibited the banding pattern of the maternal parent. Thus, the mode of plastid transmission in these populations of grape was strictly maternal.

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2015-10-09

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