Abstract
Molecular markers specific for Solanum elaeagnifolium (silverleaf nightshade) are currently not available. A total of 35 simple sequence repeat (SSR) primer pairs from potato (Solanum tuberosum), tomato (S. lycopersicum) and eggplant (S. melongena) were tested for cross-species transferability in S. elaeagnifolium. Among them, 13 primer pairs successfully produced alleles (bands). The polymorphism information content ranged from 0 to 0.84. The transferable rate of SSR from potato, tomato and eggplant to S. elaeagnifolium was 20%, 40% and 46% respectively. SSR analysis revealed high level of genetic diversity among 40 individuals collected within a paddock. Highly polymorphic and transferable cross-species SSR markers would be useful for determining the extent of genetic diversity in S. elaeagnifolium populations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 21-223 |
Number of pages | 203 |
Journal | Weed Research |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2012 |