02042nas a2200217   4500008004100000245014300041210006900184260000900253300001400262490000800276520134000284100002501624700001701649700001401666700002101680700001901701700001601720700001301736700001501749856006001764       2004                        eng d00aGenome Scanning for Interspecific Differentiation Between Two Closely Related Oak Species [Quercus robur L. and Q. petraea (Matt.) Liebl.]0 aGenome Scanning for Interspecific Differentiation Between Two Cl  c2004  a1615-16260 v1683 aInterspecific differentiation values (GST) between two closely related oak species (Quercus petraea and Q. robur) were compiled across different studies with the aim to explore the distribution of differentiation at the genome level. The study was based on a total set of 389 markers (isozymes, AFLPs, SCARs, microsatellites, and SNPs) for which allelic frequencies were estimated in pairs of populations sampled throughout the sympatric distribution of the two species. The overall distribution of GST values followed an L-shaped curve with most markers exhibiting low species differentiation (GST < 0.01) and only a few loci reaching >10% levels. Twelve percent of the loci exhibited significant GST deviations to neutral expectations, suggesting that selection contributed to species divergence. Coding regions expressed higher differentiation than noncoding regions. Among the 389 markers, 158 could be mapped on the 12 linkage groups of the existing Q. robur genetic map. Outlier loci with large GST values were distributed over 9 linkage groups. One cluster of three outlier loci was found within 0.51 cM; but significant autocorrelation of GST was observed at distances <2 cM. The size and distribution of genomic regions involved in species divergence are discussed in reference to hitchhiking effects and disruptive selection.1 aScotti-Saintagne, C.1 aMariette, S.1 aPorth, I.1 aGoicoechea, P.G.1 aBarreneche, T.1 aBodenes, C.1 aBurg, K.1 aKremer, A.  uhttp://www.genetics.org/cgi/content/abstract/168/3/1615