POLISH JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(Pol. J. Ecol.)

51

1

45-51

2003

 

 

Miroslav Zeidler1, Vladislav Čurn2

 

1Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Třída Svobody 26, Olomouc 77146, Czech Republic, e-mail address: zeidler@prfnw.upol.cz
2
University of South Bohemia České Budějovice, Faculty of Agriculture, Studentská 13, České Budějovice 370 05, Czech Republic, e-mail address: curn@zf.jcu.cz 

 

Abstract:  

The genetic diversity of re-established population of endangered species Allium angulosum was tested as a one part of rescue program. Founder individuals were picked in Chropyně - Záříčí area (North Moravia, Czech republic) and new population was set in Protected Landscape Area Litovelské Pomoraví (North Moravia, Czech republic). The task was whether the newly founded population was made by representative individuals to cover (include) the genetic variability of source(mother) population. Items were tested with variability assay of six isozyme systems (G-6-PDH, AAT, PGM, EST, ACP, PGI) using discontinuous polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE). The method stated relatively sufficient level of variability on condition that new population would be raised to prevent genetic changes. Application of more tests checking the genetic diversity within population could be useful during reintroduction and management of endangered plant species.

 

Key words: isozymes, PAGE, Allium angulosum, genetic diversity, conservation