Genomic distribution of AFLP markers relative to gene locations for different eukaryotic species.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers are frequently used for a wide range of studies, such as genome-wide mapping, population genetic diversity estimation, hybridization and introgression studies, phylogenetic analyses, and detection of signatures of selection. An important issue to be addressed for some of these fields is the distribution of the markers across the genome, particularly in relation to gene sequences.

Results

Using in-silico restriction fragment analysis of the genomes of nine eukaryotic species we characterise the distribution of AFLP fragments across the genome and, particularly, in relation to gene locations. First, we identify the physical position of markers across the chromosomes of all species. An observed accumulation of fra

SUBMITTER: Caballero A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3750350 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature