Exploiting EST databases for the development and characterization of EST-SSR markers in castor bean (Ricinus communis L.).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The castor bean (Ricinus communis L.), a monotypic species in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae, 2n = 20), is an important non-edible oilseed crop widely cultivated in tropical, sub-tropical and temperate countries for its high economic value. Because of the high level of ricinoleic acid (over 85%) in its seed oil, the castor bean seed derivatives are often used in aviation oil, lubricants, nylon, dyes, inks, soaps, adhesive and biodiesel. Due to lack of efficient molecular markers, little is known about the population genetic diversity and the genetic relationships among castor bean germplasm. Efficient and robust molecular markers are increasingly needed for breeding and improving varieties in castor bean. The advent of modern genomics has produced large amounts of publ

SUBMITTER: Qiu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3017068 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature