Population genomics of Aosta Valley rye landraces
This project investigates the genetic diversity and population structure of twelve traditional rye (Secale cereale L.) populations from the Aosta Valley in northwestern Italy. Genome-wide SNP markers generated using K-seq were used to characterize genetic variation within and among populations collected in the 1980s and 2000s. The study aims to identify distinct genetic groups, evaluate temporal changes in diversity, and provide information supporting the conservation and sustainable management of locally adapted rye germplasm in Alpine environments.