Abstract
Microsatellite primers were developed and characterized for the long-lived tree species Platycladus orientalis for further investigation of its population characteristics. Nine polymorphic microsatellites were identified for P. orientalis. The number of alleles per locus ranged from four to 22 (average = 11) for 94 individual specimens examined from four populations. The observed and expected heterozygosities ranged from 0.208 to 1.000 and 0.555 to 0.931, respectively. These nine markers can be used in future studies examining population genetics and the reproductive biology of P. orientalis, thereby revealing the importance of old-growth populations for the retention of genetic diversity, and providing useful insights into the maintenance of the potential genetic resource of this species.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
