Development, Characterization and Linkage Mapping of Single Nucleotide Polymorphsim in the Grain Amaranths (Amaranthus spp.)

Authors

Scott Smith, Brigham Young University
Dr. Jeff Maughan, Brigham Young University

Keywords

linkage mapping, single nucleotide polymorphism, SNP, grain amaranths

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

Abstract

The grain amaranths (Amaranthus sp.) are important pseudo-cereals native to the New World. During the last decade they have garnered increased international attention for their nutritional quality, tolerance to abiotic stress and importance as a symbol of indigenous cultures. Notwithstanding their renewed potential as an emerging alternative crop species, few molecular tools needed for accelerated breeding programs, have been developed. Our research describes the development and characterization of the first 411 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) marker assays for the species as well as the first complete genetic linkage map of the species.

Recommended Citation

Smith, Scott and Maughan, Dr. Jeff (2014) "Development, Characterization and Linkage Mapping of Single Nucleotide Polymorphsim in the Grain Amaranths (Amaranthus spp.)," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 935.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/935