Authors: |
Craig S. Echt, Surya Saha, Konstantin V. Krutovsky, Kokulapalan Wimalanathan, John E. Erpelding, Chun Liang, C Dana Nelson |
Year: |
2011 |
Type: |
Scientific Journal |
Station: |
Southern Research Station |
Source: |
BMC Genetics 12(17):1-16 |
Abstract
Previous loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) genetic linkage maps have been based on a variety of DNA polymorphisms, such as AFLPs, RAPDs, RFLPs, and ESTPs, but only a few SSRs (simple sequence repeats), also known as simple tandem repeats or microsatellites, have been mapped in P. taeda. The objective of this study was to integrate a large set of SSR markers from a variety of sources and published cDNA markers into a composite P. taeda genetic map constructed from two reference mapping pedigrees. A dense genetic map that incorporates SSR loci will benefit complete pine genome sequencing, pine population genetics studies, and pine breeding programs. Careful marker annotation using a variety of references further enhances the utility of the integrated SSR map.
Citation
Echt, Craig S.; Saha, Surya; Krutovsky, Konstantin V.; Wimalanathan, Kokulapalan; Erpelding, John E.; Liang, Chun; Nelson, C Dana. 2011. An annotated genetic map of loblolly pine based on microsatellite and cDNA markers. BMC Genetics 12(17):1-16.