Article
Assessing Genetic Structure and Diversity Using Multiple Molecular Markers to Guide Conservation Management of Saussurea involucrata in the Eastern Tianshan Mountains.
International journal of molecular sciences - 28 Feb 2026
Lu Jiayi, Maimaiti Kelimunur, Liu Jingdian, Zhang Daoyuan, Tan Dunyan, Wang Jiancheng, Shi Wei
Abstract excerpt
Saussurea involucrata is a rare perennial herb endemic to the alpine zone of the Tianshan Mountains, possessing significant medicinal value yet facing severe threats from overharvesting and habitat fragmentation. The core distribution area and recognized genetic differentiation center of this species are located in the Bayinbuluke region of the Western Tianshan Mountains. In contrast, the genetic distinctiveness...
Topics
- Saussurea
- Genetic Variation
- Microsatellite Repeats
- Conservation of Natural Resources
- Phylogeny
- DNA, Chloroplast
- Genetic Markers
- Haplotypes
- Genetics, Population
- DNA, Plant