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Genetic Diversity Analysis of Stropharia rugosoannulata Germplasm Resources Based on ISSR Markers and Agronomic Traits

LI Shi-qi1,2, WU Yue-yuan2, ZHANG Dian-peng2, GUO Yuan2, LIU Yu2, SONG Zhong-juan2, WANG Shou-xian2(), SONG Shuang2()   

  1. 1.College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206
    2.Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing Engineering Research Center for Edible Mushroom, Beijing 100097
  • Received:2025-12-11 Online:2026-07-03
  • Contact: WANG Shou-xian, SONG Shuang E-mail:wangshouxian@baafs.net.cn;songshuang@baafs.net.cn

Abstract:

Objective Commercial cultivated populations of Stropharia rugosoannulata face challenges including genetic admixture and a lack of superior varieties. This study aimed to characterize the genetic diversity and phenotypic variation of cultivated strains from diverse geographic origins, screen for elite germplasm, and provide a scientific foundation for variety improvement. Method 67 S. rugosoannulata strains were collected from different geographical regions. Genetic diversity was analyzed using 10 ISSR primers, and 10 agronomic traits were measured. A comprehensive evaluation was conducted by combining correlation analysis, principal component analysis, and cluster analysis. Result A total of 65 clear bands were amplified by ISSR markers, among which 51 were polymorphic, with the percentage of polymorphic loci per primer ranging from 55.56% to 100%. The average Nei’s gene diversity index and Shannon diversity index were 0.27 and 0.43, respectively. UPGMA cluster analysis identified five clusters, with genetic similarity coefficients ranging from 0.43 to 0.96. Principal component analysis accounted for 28% of the total genetic variation, and strains within the core clusters were closely clustered and shared highly similar genetic backgrounds. For agronomic traits, pileus hardness exhibited the highest coefficient of variation (124.03%), while yield had the highest Shannon diversity index (1.88). Yield was extremely significantly positively correlated with seven traits, including single fruiting body weight and pileus diameter (P<0.01), whereas the number of hyphal clamp connections showed no significant correlation with any agronomic trait. The first three phenotypic principal components contributed 74.51% of the total cumulative variance, and pileus diameter and stipe diameter were identified as the core indicators for phenotypic evaluation. Three strains (BIPP21340027, BIPP21340016, and BIPP21340020) ranked top in the comprehensive evaluation, featuring both high yield and excellent commercial traits. Conclusion This study revealed that the tested Stropharia rugosoannulata strains have a narrow genetic base yet rich phenotypic variation. Pileus diameter and stipe diameter were designated as the core indicators for phenotypic evaluation, and three elite strains were screened out. The results provide a reference for screening superior germplasm, selecting hybrid parents, and breeding new varieties of Stropharia rugosoannulata.

Key words: Stropharia rugosoannulata, ISSR, agronomic traits, genetic diversity, comprehensive evaluation