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Microsatellite markers for individual tree genotyping: application in forest crime prosecutions
Author(s) -
White Eleanor,
Hunter Jerome,
Dubetz Cory,
Brost Renée,
Bratton Alexandra,
Edes Sandra,
Sahota Robert
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
journal of chemical technology and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.64
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1097-4660
pISSN - 0268-2575
DOI - 10.1002/1097-4660(200010)75:10<923::aid-jctb309>3.0.co;2-s
Subject(s) - microsatellite , genotyping , biology , dna profiling , primer (cosmetics) , majesty , dna , genetics , geography , archaeology , genotype , chemistry , allele , organic chemistry , gene
Microsatellite markers similar to those used in human forensic investigations are being developed for western red cedar ( Thuja plicata ). They will be used to match DNA from illegally harvested tree stumps to suspected stolen wood. A method to extract DNA from wood samples is described, an example of a primer pair suitable for individual tree genotyping is given, and its application in forensic analysis is described. © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, 2000