Molecular diversity and ecogeographic distribution of Algerian wild olives (Olea europaea subsp. europaea var. sylvestris)

Olive is one of the most important crops in Mediterranean Basin, because olive oil economic value and its role characterization rural landscape. The strong influence climatic changes on modern agriculture availability a large source genetic variability pose as crucial future challenges. Therefore, safeguarding resources becomes fundamental, not only cultivated forms ex situ collections, but also terms wild trees their natural habitat. In this study, 174 samples oleaster collected different parts Algeria were analyzed by 16 nuclear Simple Sequence Repeats (SSRs). analysis showed huge oleaster, STRUCTURE Principal Coordinate Analyses (PCoA) highlighted clusterization genotypes according to geographic origin bioclimatic conditions. Genotypes adapted harsh conditions identified, which could be useful enrich panel for breeding purposes preserve diversity species from erosion risks.