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Development of microsatellite markers for Aulonemia aristulata (Poaceae) and cross‐amplification in other bamboo species
Author(s) -
Abreu Aluana G.,
GromboneGuaratini Maria T.,
Monteiro Mariza,
Pinheiro José B.,
Tombolato Antonio F.C.,
Zucchi Maria I.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
american journal of botany
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.218
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1537-2197
pISSN - 0002-9122
DOI - 10.3732/ajb.1000511
Subject(s) - biology , microsatellite , bamboo , genetic diversity , endangered species , genetic marker , population , population genetics , genetics , evolutionary biology , botany , allele , ecology , gene , demography , sociology , habitat
• Premise of the study : Microsatellite primers were developed for Aulonemia aristulata , an endangered species of economic interest, to further describe its genetic variability and population structure. We also tested cross‐amplification in 18 other bamboo species. • Methods and Results : Using an enrichment genomic library, 13 microsatellite loci were isolated and characterized in A. aristulata . Seven of these loci were polymorphic. Twelve markers were cross‐amplified in at least ten of the tested bamboo species. • Conclusions : These markers will be useful for studies on the genetic diversity and structure of A. aristulata , which are important for future conservation, management and breeding programs of this species.