RNAseq study (root and shoot) of Holcus lanatus ecotypes selected from two widely contrasting habitats, acid bog (pH 3.5) or limestone quarry spoil (pH 7.5)

The aim of this study was to investigate ecotypic adaptation in Holcus lanatus in plants selected from two widely contrasting habitats, acid bog (pH 3.5) or limestone quarry spoil (pH 7.5), using a transcriptome based analysis approach including sequence analysis of root associated Glomeromycota. Differential gene expression in root and shoot of naturally occurring H. lanatus ecotypes, selected from either habitat and grown in a full factorial reciprocal soil transplant experiment were investigated and ecotype specific SNPs identified.