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ArticleMolecular biology reports2026

Genetic diversity of Fusarium oxysporum f sp ciceris populations affecting chickpea in Morocco.

Amine Elbouazaoui, Sripada M Udupa, Fatima Henkrar, Ilyass Maafa, Douira Allal, Ahmed Seid

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Amine ElbouazaouiLaboratory of Botany, Biotechnology and Plant Protection, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco. amine.elbou10@gmail.com.
Sripada M UdupaInternational Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Rabat, Morocco.
Fatima HenkrarFaculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Ilyass MaafaInternational Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Rabat, Morocco.
Douira AllalLaboratory of Botany, Biotechnology and Plant Protection, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.
Ahmed SeidInternational Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Rabat, Morocco.

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backgroundChickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a major food legume crop in Morocco and other regions, serving as an inexpensive and protein-rich source. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris (Foc) is a soilborne fungus responsible for wilt disease in chickpea. Understanding the genetic diversity and population structure of this fungus is essential for insights into its evolutionary potential and intraspecific variation. METHODS AND

resultsIn this study, 84 Foc isolates from different Moroccan regions were analyzed using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. A total of 52 alleles were identified, averaging 6.5 alleles per locus. Genetic diversity (H) ranged from 0.57 to 0.77. Cluster analysis revealed three distinct groups, while Structure analysis suggested two main populations. Genetic differentiation (Fst) was 0.066, with gene flow (Nm) estimated at 4.003, indicating higher variation within than between populations.

conclusionsThese results provide the first comprehensive assessment of the genetic diversity and population structure of Foc in Morocco, highlighting the evolutionary and adaptive potential of this fungal pathogen. The data contribute to a better understanding of the biology and population dynamics of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris, relevant to both mycological and plant pathology studies.

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CicerFusariumGenetic VariationAllelesMicrosatellite RepeatsMoroccoPhylogenyPlant DiseasesFungal pathogenFusarium oxysporum f. sp. cicerisGenetic diversityIntraspecific variationPopulation structureSSR markers

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