Characterization of Annur and Bedakam Ecotypes of Coconut from Kerala State, India, Using Microsatellite Markers

Joint Authors

Samsudeen, K.
Karun, Anitha
Rahman, Shafeeq
Rajesh, M. K.
Rejusha, P.
Manjula, C.

Source

International Journal of Biodiversity

Issue

Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2014-02-23

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

7

Main Subjects

Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology

Abstract EN

The coconut palm is versatile in its adaptability to a wide range of soil and climatic conditions.

A long history of its cultivation has resulted in development of many ecotypes, which are adapted to various agro-eco factors prevalent in a particular region.

These ecotypes usually are known by the location where they are grown.

It is important to explore such adaptation in the coconut population for better utilization of these ecotypes in coconut breeding programs.

The aim of the present study was to identify the genetic diversity of the Bedakam and Annur ecotypes of coconut and compare these ecotypes with predominant West Coast Tall (WCT) populations, from which they are presumed to have been derived, using microsatellite markers.

All the 17 microsatellite markers used in the study revealed 100% polymorphism.

The clustering analysis showed that Annur and Bedakam ecotypes were two separate and distinct populations compared to WCT.

It was also evident from the clustering that Annur ecotype was closer to WCT than Bedakam ecotype.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Rajesh, M. K.& Samsudeen, K.& Rejusha, P.& Manjula, C.& Rahman, Shafeeq& Karun, Anitha. 2014. Characterization of Annur and Bedakam Ecotypes of Coconut from Kerala State, India, Using Microsatellite Markers. International Journal of Biodiversity،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458305

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Rajesh, M. K.…[et al.]. Characterization of Annur and Bedakam Ecotypes of Coconut from Kerala State, India, Using Microsatellite Markers. International Journal of Biodiversity No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458305

American Medical Association (AMA)

Rajesh, M. K.& Samsudeen, K.& Rejusha, P.& Manjula, C.& Rahman, Shafeeq& Karun, Anitha. Characterization of Annur and Bedakam Ecotypes of Coconut from Kerala State, India, Using Microsatellite Markers. International Journal of Biodiversity. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458305

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-458305