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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

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

Wang Yu Peng YP Cheng Hai Xiang HX Li Jian Hui JH Zhou Shou Biao SB

Applications in plant sciences 20180401 4

<h4>Premise of the study</h4>Microsatellite markers were developed in Torreya yunnanensis (Taxaceae) to investigate the genetic diversity, phylogeography, and population structure of the species.<h4>Methods and results</h4>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.<h4>Conclusions</h4>These results indic ...[more]

PMID: 30131887

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