Development of microsatellite markers for a Chinese endemic plant, Torreya yunnanensis (Taxaceae).

ABSTRACT:

Premise of the study

Microsatellite markers were developed in Torreya yunnanensis (Taxaceae) to investigate the genetic diversity, phylogeography, and population structure of the species.

Methods and results

Sixteen primer sets were identified using Illumina 2 × 100-bp paired-end sequencing and bioinformatic screening. Most primers also amplified in T. fargesii, T. grandis, T. jackii, and T. nucifera.

Conclusions

These results indicate the utility of these microsatellite markers in T. yunnanensis for future studies of molecular ecology as well as their applicability across the genus.

SUBMITTER: Wang YP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5947606 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature