Fourteen developed microsatellite markers were characterized for their use in genotyping
and diversity studies of olive varieties. After optimisation of microsatellite assay and allele …

The subgenus Allium section Allium includes economically important species, such as garlic
and leek, as well as other polyploid minor crops. Phylogenetic studies within this section, …

The Istria region, where olives have been cultivated for many centuries, is characterized by
a considerable variety of microclimates. The study of varieties traditionally cultivated in …

Background The Red Palm Weevil (RPW) Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Oliver) is one of the
most damaging invasive insect species in the world. This weevil is highly specialized to …

DNA extracted from plants rich in polyphenols and/or polysaccharides is often problematic
when subjected to polymerase chain reaction, especially when mature tissues are used for …

The commercial production of onion (Allium cepa L.) inbreds, hybrids, and open-pollinated (OP)
cultivars would benefit from a robust set of molecular markers that confidently …

The Poales (which include the grasses) and Asparagales [which include onion (Allium cepa
L.) and other Allium species] are the two most economically important monocot orders. …

Background Hop (Humulus lupulus L.) is cultivated for its cones, the secondary metabolites
of which contribute bitterness, flavour and aroma to beer. Molecular breeding methods, such …

Sequencing of the onion (Allium cepa) genome is challenging because it has one of the
largest nuclear genomes among cultivated plants. We undertook pilot sequencing of onion …

Abstract: Microsatellites have many desirable marker properties and have been increasingly
used in crop plants in genetic diversity studies. Here we report on the characterisation of …