Genetic diversity and population structure of date palms (Phoenix dactylifera L.) in Ethiopia using microsatellite markers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is a perennial monocotyledonous plant belonging to the Arecaceae family, a special plant with extraordinary nature that gives eminent contributions in agricultural sustainability and huge socio-economic value in many countries of the world including Ethiopia. Evaluation of genetic diversity across date palms at DNA level is very important for breeding and conservation. The result of this study could help to design for genetic improvement and develop germplasm introduction programmes of date palms mainly in Ethiopia.

Results

In this study, 124 date palm genotypes were collected, and 10 polymorphic microsatellite markers were used. Among 10 microsatellites, MPdCIR085 and MPdCIR093 loci showed the highest value of observed and

SUBMITTER: Ahmed W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8105468 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature