Development and characterization of microsatellite loci for Tabebuia cassinoides (Bignoniaceae)

  • V. Q. Pretti
  • , E. Françoso
  • , D. A. Sforça
  • , F. Pinheiro
  • , D. Meyer
  • , L. G. Lohmann

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Abstract

Tabebuia cassinoides (Lam.) DC., popularly known as caxeta, is a tree species that belongs to the plant family Bignoniaceae. This species is endemic to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and is widely exploited commercially. To date, little is known about its genetic structure, preventing the establishment of adequate management plans for this taxon. The objective of this study was to construct a microsatellite-enriched genomic library for T. cassinoides to select polymorphic loci, and standardize polymerase chain reaction amplification conditions. Of the 15 loci examined, 5 were polymorphic. The number of alleles per locus ranged from 2 to 8, with a mean of 4.4. The microsatellite loci described here represent the basis for detailed population genetic studies of this species, which will greatly contribute for the development of better conservation strategies for this taxon.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5601-5605
Number of pages5
JournalGenetics and Molecular Research
Volume13
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 25 2014

Keywords

  • Bignoniaceae
  • Brazilian atlantic forest
  • Microsatellite primers
  • Tabebuia cassinoides

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