Artículos de revistas
Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for castor (Ricinus communis L.), an important oleaginous species for biodiesel production
Fecha
2009Registro en:
CONSERVATION GENETICS RESOURCES, v.1, n.1, p.237-239, 2009
1877-7252
10.1007/s12686-009-9058-z
Autor
BAJAY, Miklos Maximiliano
PINHEIRO, Jose Baldin
BATISTA, Carlos Eduardo Araujo
NOBREGA, Marcia Barreto Medeiros
ZUCCHI, Maria Imaculada
Institución
Resumen
Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is an important oleaginous plant from both economic and social points of view. The seeds contain an oil with excellent properties for industrial uses. This paper presents the main results of a study aiming to develop microsatellite markers for castor. Twelve new polymorphic microsatellite markers were isolated and characterized in 38 genotypes accessions from the castor germplasm of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Company (EMBRAPA). Knowledge on the genetic diversity of castor can be used to gain a better understanding on genetic diversity conservation, and germplasm management, guiding breeding programs and conservation strategies.