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Genetic diversity of eggplant (Solanum melongena) germplasm from Turkey assessed by SSR and RAPD markers

K. Demir, Bakır, M., Bakır, M., Sarıkamış, G., and Acunalp, S., Genetic diversity of eggplant (Solanum melongena) germplasm from Turkey assessed by SSR and RAPD markers, vol. 9, pp. 1568-1576, 2010.

Eggplant is a major crop in Turkey, which produces more of this crop than all of Europe; consequently, germplasm resources are of concern for the country. Molecular characterization of eggplant genotypes collected from different geographical regions of Turkey was carried out using SSR and RAPD markers. With amplification of five SSR loci, the number of alleles per microsatellite locus ranged from 2 to 10, with a total of 24 alleles.

Genetic diversity in local and commercial dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) accessions based on microsatellite markers

P. D. S. Cabral, Soares, T. C. B., Lima, A. B. P., de Miranda, F. D., Souza, F. B., and Gonçalves, L. S. A., Genetic diversity in local and commercial dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) accessions based on microsatellite markers, vol. 10, pp. 140-149, 2011.

Dry beans are considered to be a crop of great socio-economic importance, because they are an inexpensive source of nutrients and because their cultivation requires considerable manual labor. Studies of genetic diversity have been very important for genetic improvement programs, because they give parameters for the identification of genitors that can provide large heterosis effects and improved segregation in recombinants, increasing the probability of obtaining superior genotypes in the progeny.

Genetic diversity of turmeric germplasm (Curcuma longa; Zingiberaceae) identified by microsatellite markers

M. S. Sigrist, Pinheiro, J. B., Filho, J. A. Azevedo, and Zucchi, M. I., Genetic diversity of turmeric germplasm (Curcuma longa; Zingiberaceae) identified by microsatellite markers, vol. 10, pp. 419-428, 2011.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a triploid, vegetatively propagated crop introduced early during the colonization of Brazil. Turmeric rhizomes are ground into a powder used as a natural dye in the food industry, although recent research suggests a greater potential for the development of drugs and cosmetics. In Brazil, little is known about the genetic variability available for crop improvement.

Genetic characterization of green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) genotypes from eastern Turkey

G. Sarıkamış, Yaşar, F., Bakır, M., Bakır, M., Kazan, K., and Ergül, A., Genetic characterization of green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) genotypes from eastern Turkey, vol. 8, pp. 880-887, 2009.

Green bean genotypes collected from eastern Turkey were characterized using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers and morphological traits. Among 12 SSR markers, 10 produced successful amplifications and revealed DNA polymorphisms that were subsequently used to assess genetic relatedness of the genotypes. Based on the number of alleles generated and the probability of identity values, the most informative SSR loci were PVGLND5, PVMEIG, PV-ag001, and PV-ag004.

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