Assessment of genetic diversity by seed storage proteins in wheat germplasms

The wealth of genetic diversity in 15 wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) local cultivars collected from various areas of Bajaur agency, Pakistan was investigated through biochemical characterization (SDS-PAGE). For biochemical characterization, Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate Polyacrylamide gel Electrophoresis was carried out. The seed proteins were resolved on 12.25% polyacrylamide gel. Total 7 bands were observed in all fifteen genotypes. Among which 4 bands were monomorphic while 3 bands were polymorphic. Except for some minor differences in the intensity of the bands, major differences were not recorded in the protein profiles. Maximum 44% genetic diversity was observed in the collected lines. The linkage distances ranging from 00 to 44%. Cluster analysis exhibited moderate level of genetic diversity.