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Population genetic aspects of plant invasions: studies of genetic and cytotype variability in invasive and native populations of \kur{Phalaris arundinacea} L. a \kur{Myriophyllum} sp.
KÁVOVÁ, Tereza
One of the hypotheses about the causes of invasive transmission of Phalaris arundinacea in the US is, that this species have repeatively introducted from Europe or by hybridization of the introduced genotypes with the native species. This is the same situation as Phragmites australis. Part of this intercontinental gene flow is enhanced by the production of Phalaris cultivars in Minnesota. The consequences of these exchanges have a significant impact on the management of invasive crops from both continents. Previous studies confirm only minimal morphological heterogeneity between cultivated and native (wild) forms of Phalaris arundinacea. In Phalaris arundinacea, we analyzed genetic similarities and differences between the US populations (Minnesota) and population of the Czech Republic. The extent of genetic variation in native and invasive populations was compared using ISSR markers. The occurence of commercial genotypes was observed across the full spectrum of invasive genotypes, which suggests a relatively frequent exchange of genes among forage, ornamental, and native US populations. The genus Myriophyllum is mainly significant because of its invasive species, which have always been in a special position as the course of ecological and evolutionary changes may be observed in real time. In Central Europe it is represented by three native species (M. spicatum L., M. alterniflorum and M. verticillatum) and two non-native species of North American M. heterophyllum and South American M. aquaticum. Species M. spicatum, together with M. heterophyllum and M. aquaticum, is one of the most important invasive plants that, due to their aggressive growth, cause many problems, especially in North America. The main theme of this Ph.D. is the evaluation of the role of polyploidization in processes leading to invasive character of some species of the genus Myriophyllum in the USA, cytological and population-genetic comparison of native (Eurasia) and invasive populations (US) of Myriophyllum spicatum. Moreover, possible "Pools" of genetic and cytotype variability of invasive populations and evaluation of usability of simple genome size were determinated in taxonomic determination by classical morphological procedure of unclassifiable plants, which might reduce the cost and efficiency of invasive stool biomonitoring and thus the management of its invasive populations
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Genetic variation in populations of reed canarygrass, \kur{Phalaris arundinacea} L.
KÁVOVÁ, Tereza
The spread of invasive plant species in natural habitats has become a worldwide problem with negative environmental and economic impacts. An increasing number of invasive organisms are responsible for adverse environmental and economic impacts worldwide, including species extinction, crop failures, reduced water supply, and damage to industrial infrastructures (KERCHER et al., 2007). Phalaris arundinacea L. is widespread throughout the world, except Antarctica and Greenland. Center of diversity of this genus is in the Mediterranean. Members of the genus Phalaris occurs in moist habitats from lower to alpine altitudes (ANDERSON, 1997). Phalaris has a plethora of uses. Its most frequent use is as the root wastewater treatment plants. Phalaris grown as feed for livestock and is also used as an ornamental grass. Phalaris have recently received a lot of attention as a new biomass source for the production of renewable energy in USA. In recent years there has been a massive spread of P. arundinacea across North America (currently occurs in 43 states) and Canada (ZEDLER & KERCHER, 2004). Phalaris represents a significant threat to its original wetland vegetation and is classified as a harmful agens in nine state of U.S. states (LAVERGNE & MOLOFSKY, 2004). It is believed that these aggressive population have European origin.
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