Evaluating genetic diversity and structure of a wild hop (Humulus lupulus L.) germplasm using morphological and molecular characteristics

Humulus lupulus L., is an economically and ecologically important plant species, which has suffered habitat degradation throughout the Hyrcanian forests (Northern Iran). Towards conservation and exotic breeding germplasm assessment, we conducted a survey in the Hyrcanian forests: 15 wild populations (WPs) were located and 54 samples collected. Genetic diversity and population structure were assessed by scoring sequence-related amplified...