A. Iqbal, H.A. Sadaqat, A.S. Khan, M. Amjad
Published: January 25, 2011
Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1): 102-106
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/vol10-1gmr918

Cite this Article:
A. Iqbal, H.A. Sadaqat, A.S. Khan, M. Amjad (2011). Identification of sunflower (Helianthus annuus, Asteraceae) hybrids using simple-sequence repeat markers. Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1): 102-106. https://doi.org/10.4238/vol10-1gmr918

About the Authors
A. Iqbal, H.A. Sadaqat, A.S. Khan, M. Amjad
Corresponding Author: A. Iqbal
Email: ahsanuaf2003@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

Hybrid identification of 16 sunflower hybrids was confirmed using simple-sequence repeat methodology. Of 20 specific simple-sequence repeat primers, 18 authenticated the purity of these hybrids; the remaining two specific primer pairs gave ambiguous DNA fragments. The results indicate that simple-sequence repeat analysis for the identification of hybrids derived from the crossing of different inbred sunflower lines can improve the accuracy of selection, save time and reduce cost.

Key words: Diversity, Sunflower, RAPD marker.