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Development and characterization of microsatellite primers in Pogostemon cablin (Lamiaceae)

Published: August 08, 2013
Genet. Mol. Res. 12 (3) : 2837-2840 DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/2013.August.8.4
Cite this Article:
S.S. Sandes, J.B. Pinheiro, M.I. Zucchi, M. Monteiro, M.F. Arrigoni-Blank, A.F. Blank (2013). Development and characterization of microsatellite primers in Pogostemon cablin (Lamiaceae). Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3): 2837-2840. https://doi.org/10.4238/2013.August.8.4
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Abstract

Microsatellite primers were developed and optimized for patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) to characterize the patchouli Active Germplasm Bank of Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Creation of a genomic library for patchouli enabled the design of 12 microsatellite primers. Six of these microsatellites were polymorphic, revealing two well-defined groups of individuals that possess exclusive alleles. The data allowed us to characterize the patchouli active Germplasm Bank, identify its genetic diversity, and provide new information for researching this species.

Microsatellite primers were developed and optimized for patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) to characterize the patchouli Active Germplasm Bank of Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Creation of a genomic library for patchouli enabled the design of 12 microsatellite primers. Six of these microsatellites were polymorphic, revealing two well-defined groups of individuals that possess exclusive alleles. The data allowed us to characterize the patchouli active Germplasm Bank, identify its genetic diversity, and provide new information for researching this species.