Persimmon

Transferability of retrotransposon primers derived from Persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) across other plant species

X. Y. Du, Hu, Q. N., Zhang, Q. L., Wang, Y. B., and Luo, Z. R., “Transferability of retrotransposon primers derived from Persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) across other plant species”, vol. 12, pp. 1781-1795, 2013.

Retrotransposon-based molecular markers are powerful molecular tools. However, these markers are not readily available due to the difficulty in obtaining species-specific retrotransposon primers. Although recent techniques enabling the rapid isolation of retrotransposon sequences have facilitated primer development, this process nonetheless remains time-consuming and costly. Therefore, research into the transferability of retrotransposon primers developed from one plant species onto others would be of great value.

Genetic variation among date plum (Diospyros lotus) genotypes in Turkey

N. Yildirim, Ercisli, S., Agar, G., Orhan, E., and Hizarci, Y., “Genetic variation among date plum (Diospyros lotus) genotypes in Turkey”, vol. 9, pp. 981-986, 2010.

Turkey is one of the most important genetic resources of the date plum, Diospyros lotus, especially in the northeastern part of the country. Authenticating the identity of germplasm resources of D. lotus would be of great value for breeding. We examined the genetic variability of 11 D. lotus genotypes sampled from Coruh Valley in Turkey. One hundred and twenty-eight DNA markers were generated by 12 random primers. The highest polymorphism ratio was observed with the primer OPA-01 (71%) while the lowest was with OPY-01 (36%).

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