Comparison of ITS and 18S rDNA for estimating fungal diversity using PCR-DGGE.
World J Microbiol Biotechnol
; 31(9): 1387-95, 2015 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-26081603
ABSTRACT
Both the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region and 18S rRNA genes are broadly applied in molecular fingerprinting studies of fungi. However, the differences in those two ribosomal RNA regions are still largely unknown. In the current study, three sets of most suitable subunit ribosomes in ITS and 18S rRNA were compared using denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) under the optimum experimental conditions. Ten samples from both aquatic and soil environments were tested. The results revealed that the ITS region produced range-weighted richness in the range 36-361, which was significantly higher than that produced by 18S rDNA. There was a similar tendency in terms of the Shannon-Weaver diversity index and community dynamics in both water and soil samples. Samples from water and soil were better separated using ITS than 18S rDNA in principal component analysis of DGGE bands. Our study suggests that the ITS region is more precise and has more potential than 18S rRNA genes in fungal community analysis.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
ARN Ribosómico 18S
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Análisis de Secuencia de ADN
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ADN Intergénico
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Hongos
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En
Revista:
World J Microbiol Biotechnol
Año:
2015
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Article
País de afiliación:
China