Development of microsatellite markers for buffalograss (Buchloe dactyloides; Poaceae), a drought-tolerant turfgrass alternative.

ABSTRACT: Buchloë dactyloides (Poaceae) is an important component of Great Plains prairies and a popular drought-tolerant turfgrass alternative in North America. This species comprises an autopolyploid series, and microsatellite primers were developed to understand the distribution of genetic variation among cytotypes and across its large geographic range. Fifteen microsatellite loci were designed and successfully amplified in six B. dactyloides populations. Within-population genetic diversity was comparatively high, consistent with B. dactyloides' life history. Allelic variation at 13 loci was consistent with the cytotype established in chromosome-counted samples. This variable, interpretable set of loci allows for the determination of multilocus genotype in B. dactyloides individuals of varying cy

SUBMITTER: Hadle JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5001859 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature