A Set of Highly Polymorphic Microsatellite Markers for Genetic Diversity Studies in the Genus Origanum.

ABSTRACT: This study reports the development of a set of 20 highly polymorphic genomic SSR markers which can be used for both cultivar identification and genetic diversity studies in several Origanum species, including some of the most popular ones like Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare L. ssp. hirtum), common oregano (O. vulgare L. ssp. vulgare), and sweet marjoram (O. majorana L.). Analysis of the polymorphic information content (PIC) showed an average PIC value of 0.75 with a minimum of 0.41 and a maximum of 0.89, where 17 of the markers showed PIC values above 0.73. Comparative analysis of the genetic diversity of eight natural populations of Greek oregano in Bulgaria showed that six of the genomic SSR markers revealed significantly higher portions of gene

SUBMITTER: Alekseeva M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9965030 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature