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Population Genetics/Genomics White, Dawson [1], Mason-Gamer, Roberta [2]. Phylogeographic analysis of the domestication of Coca (Erythroxylum spp.). Coca (Erythroxylum spp., Erythroxylaceae) has been farmed in South America for at least 8000 years and is the natural source of cocaine. There are four taxa of cultivated cocas that are classified into two species, each with a distinct geographic range and habitat of cultivation. In order to understand the relationships and evolutionary history of these crops, we have taken a target enrichment approach to sequence DNA from herbarium samples of the four coca taxa plus two closest wild relatives. This analysis utilizes population genetic and phylogeographic methods to identify the progenitor(s) and infer the routes of dispersal and possible admixture responsible for creating this infamous crop. Log in to add this item to your schedule
1 - University Of Illinois At Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago, 845 West Taylor St. #3256, Department Of Biological Sciences, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States 2 - DEPT. OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (M/C 066), 845 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Keywords: domestication Phylogeography Erythroxylum Targeted Sequence Capture coca.
Presentation Type: Oral Paper Session: 47, Population Genetics and Genomics II Location: 101/Mayo Civic Center Date: Wednesday, July 25th, 2018 Time: 4:00 PM Number: 47010 Abstract ID:693 Candidate for Awards:Margaret Menzel Award |