Genetic diversity of native Cucumis melo L. accessions from Iran and Iraq revealed by SCoT and ISSR markers.

ABSTRACT: Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is an essential dietary component in Iran and Iraq, making the understanding of its genetic diversity crucial for breeding and conservation efforts. However, limited studies have investigated the genetic diversity of melon populations in these regions. This study evaluated the genetic diversity and population structure of 80 melon genotypes collected from 20 regions across Iran and Iraq using Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) and Start Codon Targeted (SCoT) markers. A total of 11 ISSR and 14 SCoT primers generated 166 and 245 fragments, respectively. The mean percentage of polymorphism was higher for ISSR (77.67%) than SCoT (68.47%). However, SCoT markers exhibited a higher polymorphic information content (0.438) compared to ISSR markers (0.374), indicating superi

SUBMITTER: Mohammad DO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12800100 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature