Use of microsatellite DNA markers to investigate the level of genetic diversity and population genetic structure of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)

Genome

Volumn 43, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 15-21

  Perera, L ^a   Russell, J R ^a   Provan, J ^a   Powell, W ^a  

^a SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Coconut; Cocos nucifera; Genetic diversity; Microsatellites; SSR

Indexed keywords

ALLELE; COCOS NUCIFERA; DWARFISM; ECOTYPE; GENE CLUSTER; GENE LOCUS; GENETIC CONSERVATION; GENETIC DIVERSITY; GENETIC MARKER; GENETIC TRAIT; MICROSATELLITE DNA; PLANT BREEDING; PRIMER DNA; SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEAT;

COCOS NUCIFERA;

EID: 0034007964     PISSN: 08312796     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1139/gen-43-1-15     Document Type: Article

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