Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
microsatellite development, Kachina Daisy, Erigeron kachinensis
College
Life Sciences
Department
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
Abstract
Microsatellites, or simple sequence repeats (SSRs) are genetic markers found throughout the genome. Usually consisting of short tandem repeats of 2-6 bases, SSRs offer molecular data from distinguishable loci. Because of their high mutation rates and high allelic diversity, microsatellites are ideal for genetic population studies, helping to establish relationships of single plants to the population or mating patterns within a population. Biologists and conservationists can take the information from the SSRs and develop a set of genetic fingerprints. The information provided by these fingerprints helps in the understanding of the plants genetic makeup and mating frequencies, ultimately leading to management strategies for endangered species. The focus of my research was in the development of microsatellites found in the genome of Kachina Daisy, Erigeron kachinensis.
Recommended Citation
Migliori, Jesse and Woolstenhulme, Dr. Loreen
(2014)
"Microsatellite Development in the Threatened Kachina Daisy, Erigeron kachinensis (Asteraceae),"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 968.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/968