Molecular Characterization of the Honeybee (Apis mellifera) from two Vegetational Zones in Nigeria

Afeez Tope Nasirudeen; Michael Awodiran; Tofunmi Oladimeji

Molecular Characterization of the Honeybee (Apis mellifera) from two Vegetational Zones in Nigeria

Abstract

The genetic structure and diversity of Apis mellifera from eight populations across two vegetational zones of Nigeria was investigated in order to provide base line information that will enhance its conservation, genetic improvement and sustainable yield. Genomic DNA was extracted from 40 specimens randomly selected from eight colonies in derived savannah and tropical rainforest regions of Nigeria. The specimens were amplified using five Random Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) primers and the amplicons generated were assessed using appropriate statistical indices. Results generated revealed significant genetic polymorphisms among the eight populations of A. mellifera ranging from 38.89 to 68.52% with a total of 281 bands amplified from 54 loci in all samples. The derived savannah population (Offa) had a greater amount of genetic diversity than the rest seven (7) populations as revealed by the percentage of polymorphic loci, expected heterozygosity and Shannon information index (I). The genetic structure as revealed by the Neighbour-Joining dendrogram showed that the eight populations studied represent two major genotypic groups with intra-group relationships. Eleyoka and Offa populations were the genetically closest in the first group while Ayetoro-Gbede and Ayegunle-Gbede populations were the genetically closest in the second group. The study suggests that the two major genotypic groups represent two distinct genetic stocks and can thus be managed accordingly.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences, Veterinary Surgery

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Afeez Tope Nasirudeen This is me
0000-0002-1475-8432
Nigeria

Michael Awodiran This is me
0000-0002-5579-8246
Nigeria

Tofunmi Oladimeji ^* This is me
0000-0002-4852-7018
Nigeria

Publication Date

December 30, 2022

Submission Date

October 26, 2022

Acceptance Date

December 22, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 14 Number: 2

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https://izlik.org/JA33WK63GG

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APA

Nasirudeen, A. T., Awodiran, M., & Oladimeji, T. (2022). Molecular Characterization of the Honeybee (Apis mellifera) from two Vegetational Zones in Nigeria. Bee Studies, 14(2), 47-53. https://izlik.org/JA33WK63GG

AMA

1.Nasirudeen AT, Awodiran M, Oladimeji T. Molecular Characterization of the Honeybee (Apis mellifera) from two Vegetational Zones in Nigeria. Bee Studies. 2022;14(2):47-53. https://izlik.org/JA33WK63GG

Chicago

Nasirudeen, Afeez Tope, Michael Awodiran, and Tofunmi Oladimeji. 2022. “Molecular Characterization of the Honeybee (Apis Mellifera) from Two Vegetational Zones in Nigeria”. Bee Studies 14 (2): 47-53. https://izlik.org/JA33WK63GG.

EndNote

Nasirudeen AT, Awodiran M, Oladimeji T (December 1, 2022) Molecular Characterization of the Honeybee (Apis mellifera) from two Vegetational Zones in Nigeria. Bee Studies 14 2 47–53.

IEEE

[1]A. T. Nasirudeen, M. Awodiran, and T. Oladimeji, “Molecular Characterization of the Honeybee (Apis mellifera) from two Vegetational Zones in Nigeria”, Bee Studies, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 47–53, Dec. 2022, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA33WK63GG

ISNAD

Nasirudeen, Afeez Tope - Awodiran, Michael - Oladimeji, Tofunmi. “Molecular Characterization of the Honeybee (Apis Mellifera) from Two Vegetational Zones in Nigeria”. Bee Studies 14/2 (December 1, 2022): 47-53. https://izlik.org/JA33WK63GG.

JAMA

1.Nasirudeen AT, Awodiran M, Oladimeji T. Molecular Characterization of the Honeybee (Apis mellifera) from two Vegetational Zones in Nigeria. Bee Studies. 2022;14:47–53.

MLA

Nasirudeen, Afeez Tope, et al. “Molecular Characterization of the Honeybee (Apis Mellifera) from Two Vegetational Zones in Nigeria”. Bee Studies, vol. 14, no. 2, Dec. 2022, pp. 47-53, https://izlik.org/JA33WK63GG.

Vancouver

1.Afeez Tope Nasirudeen, Michael Awodiran, Tofunmi Oladimeji. Molecular Characterization of the Honeybee (Apis mellifera) from two Vegetational Zones in Nigeria. Bee Studies [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 1;14(2):47-53. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA33WK63GG