RAPD markers

Evaluation of genetic diversity in Chinese kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. alboglabra Bailey) by using rapid amplified polymorphic DNA and sequence-related amplified polymorphism markers

J. Zhang and Zhang, L. G., Evaluation of genetic diversity in Chinese kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. alboglabra Bailey) by using rapid amplified polymorphic DNA and sequence-related amplified polymorphism markers, vol. 13, pp. 3567-3576, 2014.

Chinese kale is an original Chinese vegetable of the Cruciferae family. To select suitable parents for hybrid breeding, we thoroughly analyzed the genetic diversity of Chinese kale. Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and sequence-related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) molecular markers were used to evaluate the genetic diversity across 21 Chinese kale accessions from AVRDC and Guangzhou in China.

An efficient approach to identify Ginkgo biloba cultivars by using random amplified polymorphic DNA markers with a manual cultivar identification diagram strategy

G. P. Li, Zhang, C. Q., and Cao, F. L., An efficient approach to identify Ginkgo biloba cultivars by using random amplified polymorphic DNA markers with a manual cultivar identification diagram strategy, vol. 12. pp. 175-182, 2013.

Cultivar identification is a key step to avoid the formation of homonyms and synonyms of Ginkgo biloba. In this study, a new approach based on combinational utilization of polymorphic bands produced from 6 different random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) primers was developed for identifying 42 Ginkgo cultivars, and a manual cultivar identification diagram that consisted of polymorphic bands produced from different RAPD primers was reported.

Determination of genetic variation among chickpea genotypes and their F1 crosses with RAPD markers

K. Mahmood, Nazeer, W., Naeem, M., Freed, S., Khan, M. A., Abbas, G., Iqbal, M., Kulachi, A. R., Sajid, S. A., Sadiq, M. A., and Saleem, M., Determination of genetic variation among chickpea genotypes and their F1 crosses with RAPD markers, vol. 12, pp. 2127-2137, 2013.

The intensity of genetic diversity amongst chickpea genotypes and their crosses is unknown. The current study investigated the genetic diversity of chickpea genotypes and their F1 crosses by using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. We assessed the variation among six chickpea genotypes and 15 F1 crosses with the RAPD markers. The six parents and their 21 hybrids were carefully studied based on the presence or absence of bands. The level of polymorphism varied with different primers.

Genetic relationships between Lolium (Poaceae) species revealed by RAPD markers

X. Ma, Gu, X. - Y., Chen, T. - T., Chen, S. - Y., Huang, L. - K., and Zhang, X. - Q., Genetic relationships between Lolium (Poaceae) species revealed by RAPD markers, vol. 12, pp. 3246-3255, 2013.

The genus Lolium is one of the most important groupings of temperate forage grasses, including about eight recognized species that are native to some temperate and subtropical regions of the northern hemisphere. We examined genetic relationships among 18 accessions representing all Lolium species using RAPD markers. Among 50 random primers that we screened, 13 gave reproducible amplification banding patterns. Each of these 13 primers generated 19-43 scorable fragments.

Comparisons of DNA marker-based genetic diversity with phenotypic estimates in maize grown in Pakistan

M. M. Shah, Hassan, S. W., Maqbool, K., Shahzadi, I., and Pervez, A., Comparisons of DNA marker-based genetic diversity with phenotypic estimates in maize grown in Pakistan, vol. 9, pp. 1936-1945, 2010.

We compared DNA-based genetic diversity estimates with conventional estimates by investigating agronomically important traits in maize grown in the northwestern region of Pakistan. RAPD markers were used to characterize 10 commonly cultivated maize genotypes. The same material was tested for phenotypic variation of quantitative traits using replicated field trials. The genetic distances between pairs of genotypes using RAPD data were used to generate a similarity matrix and to construct a phenogram.

Sexual recombination in Colletotrichum lindemuthianum occurs on a fine scale

E. A. Souza, Camargo, Jr., O. A., and Pinto, J. M. A., Sexual recombination in Colletotrichum lindemuthianum occurs on a fine scale, vol. 9, pp. 1759-1769, 2010.

Glomerella cingulata f. sp phaseoli is the sexual phase of the fungus Colletotrichum lindemuthianum, the causal agent of common bean anthracnose. This fungus is of great concern, because it causes large economic losses in common bean crops. RAPD markers of five populations of G. cingulata f. sp phaseoli from two Brazilian states were analyzed to determine if this population possesses the sexual reproductive potential to generate the genetic variation that is observed in this phytopathogen.

Molecular characterization and RAPD analysis of Juniperus species from Iran

J. Kasaian, Behravan, J., Hassany, M., Emami, S. A., Shahriari, F., and Khayyat, M. H., Molecular characterization and RAPD analysis of Juniperus species from Iran, vol. 10, pp. 1069-1074, 2011.

The genus Juniperus L. (Cupressaceae), an aromatic evergreen plant, consists of up to 68 species around the world. We classified five species of Juniperus found in Iran using molecular markers to provide a means for molecular identification of Iranian species. Plants were collected (three samples of each species) from two different provinces of Iran (Golestan and East Azarbayejan). The DNA was extracted from the leaves using a Qiagen Dneasy Plant Mini Kit. Amplification was performed using 18 ten-mer RAPD primers.

Genetic variability of an endangered Bromeliaceae species (Pitcairnia albiflos) from the Brazilian Atlantic rainforest

R. Domingues, Machado, M. A., Forzza, R. C., Melo, T. D., Wohlres-Viana, S., and Viccini, L. F., Genetic variability of an endangered Bromeliaceae species (Pitcairnia albiflos) from the Brazilian Atlantic rainforest, vol. 10, pp. 2482-2491, 2011.

Pitcairnia albiflos is a Bromeliaceae species endemic to Brazil that has been included as data-deficient in the extinction risk list of Brazilian flora. We analyzed genetic variability in P. albiflos populations using RAPD markers to investigate population structure and reproductive mechanisms and also to evaluate the actual extinction risk level of this species. Leaves of 56 individuals of P. albiflos from three populations were collected: Urca Hill (UH, 20 individuals), Chacrinha State Park (CSP, 24 individuals) and Tijuca National Park (TNP, 12 individuals).

Phenotypic and RAPD diversity among 80 germplasm accessions of the medicinal plant isabgol (Plantago ovata, Plantaginaceae)

N. Singh, Lal, R. K., and Shasany, A. K., Phenotypic and RAPD diversity among 80 germplasm accessions of the medicinal plant isabgol (Plantago ovata, Plantaginaceae), vol. 8, pp. 1273-1284, 2009.

Plantago ovata, popularly known as isabgol, has great commercial and medicinal importance due to thin rosy white membranous seed husk. Isabgol seeds and husks have emollient, demulcent and laxative properties. We used both biometric and molecular techniques to assess the genetic variability and relatedness of 80 germplasm accessions of Plantago spp (P. ovata, P. lanceolata, and P. major) collected both from India and abroad. The range of D2 values (2.01-4890.73) indicated a very high degree of divergence among the accessions.

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