Genome survey of pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) by next generation sequencing: Development of novel SSR markers and genetic diversity in Pistacia species.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) is one of the most important nut crops in the world. There are about 11 wild species in the genus Pistacia, and they have importance as rootstock seed sources for cultivated P. vera and forest trees. Published information on the pistachio genome is limited. Therefore, a genome survey is necessary to obtain knowledge on the genome structure of pistachio by next generation sequencing. Simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers are useful tools for germplasm characterization, genetic diversity analysis, and genetic linkage mapping, and may help to elucidate genetic relationships among pistachio cultivars and species.

Results

To explore the genome structure of pistachio, a genome survey was performed using the Illumina platform at approximately

SUBMITTER: Ziya Motalebipour E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5142174 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature