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Chromosome-level genome and population genomics provide novel insights into adaptive divergence in allopatric Eleutheronema tetradactylum

Authors :
Xiao, Jie
Tsim, Karl Wah Keung
Hajisamae, Sukree
Wang, Wen-Xiong
Xiao, Jie
Tsim, Karl Wah Keung
Hajisamae, Sukree
Wang, Wen-Xiong
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Understanding the adaptive ecological divergence provides important information for revealing biodiversity generation and maintenance. Adaptive ecology divergence in populations occurs in various environments and locations, but its genetic underpinnings remain elusive. We generated a chromosome-level genome of Eleutheronema tetradactylum (~582 Mb) and re-sequenced 50 allopatric E. tetradactylum in two independent environmental axes in China and Thailand Coastal waters as well as 11 cultured relatives. A low level of whole genome-wide diversity explained their decreased adaptive potential in the wild environment. Demographic analysis showed evidence of historically high abundance followed by a continuous distinct decline, plus signs of recent inbreeding and accumulation of deleterious mutations. Extensive signals of selective sweeps with signs of local adaptation to environmental differentiation between China and Thailand at genes related to thermal and salinity adaptation were discovered, which might be the driving factors of the geographical divergence of E. tetradactylum. Many genes and pathways subjected to strong selection under artificial breeding were associated with fatty acids and immunity (ELOVL6L, MAPK, p53/NF-kB), likely contributing to the eventual adaptation of artificial selective breeding. Our comprehensive study provided crucial genetic information for E. tetradactylum, with implications for the further conservation efforts of this threatened and ecologically valuable fish.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1394209619
Document Type :
Electronic Resource