Genetic diversity in cowpea as revealed by random amplified polymorphic DNA

Knowledge of the genetic relationships and variability among cultivated germplasm is important for facilitating the transfer of useful genes and maximizing the use of available germplasm resources. In this study, random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers were used to assess genetic diversity i...

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Main Authors: Mignouna, Hodeba D., Ng, N.Q., Ikea, J., Thottappilly, G.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1998
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/100981
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Ikea, J.
Thottappilly, G.
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description Knowledge of the genetic relationships and variability among cultivated germplasm is important for facilitating the transfer of useful genes and maximizing the use of available germplasm resources. In this study, random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers were used to assess genetic diversity in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L). Walp) germplasm. Ninety-five accessions of three cultivar groups from diverse geographical origin across Africa, America and Asia were selected. One hundred and twenty random decamer primers were screened on four accessions, to assess their ability to detect polymorphisms in cowpea and nine of them were used in this study. RAPD fingerprinting patterns were analysed, and amplified polymorphic DNA bands used to construct a dendrogram based on the unweighed pair-group method using arithmetic averages (UPGMA). A high degree of genetic diversity was found among the cowpea accessions in our present study. This shows that RAPD markers are useful tools with which to study the genetic structure and enhance management of cowpea germplasm.
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spelling CGSpace1009812024-03-06T10:16:43Z Genetic diversity in cowpea as revealed by random amplified polymorphic DNA Mignouna, Hodeba D. Ng, N.Q. Ikea, J. Thottappilly, G. germplasm polymerase chain reaction polymorphism vigna unguiculata Knowledge of the genetic relationships and variability among cultivated germplasm is important for facilitating the transfer of useful genes and maximizing the use of available germplasm resources. In this study, random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers were used to assess genetic diversity in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L). Walp) germplasm. Ninety-five accessions of three cultivar groups from diverse geographical origin across Africa, America and Asia were selected. One hundred and twenty random decamer primers were screened on four accessions, to assess their ability to detect polymorphisms in cowpea and nine of them were used in this study. RAPD fingerprinting patterns were analysed, and amplified polymorphic DNA bands used to construct a dendrogram based on the unweighed pair-group method using arithmetic averages (UPGMA). A high degree of genetic diversity was found among the cowpea accessions in our present study. This shows that RAPD markers are useful tools with which to study the genetic structure and enhance management of cowpea germplasm. 1998 2019-04-24T12:29:41Z 2019-04-24T12:29:41Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/100981 en Limited Access Mignouna, H.D., Ng, N.Q., Ikea, J. & Thottapilly, G. (1998). Genetic diversity in cowpea as revealed by random amplified polymorphic DNA. Journal of Genetics and Breeding, 53, 151-159.
spellingShingle germplasm
polymerase chain reaction
polymorphism
vigna unguiculata
Mignouna, Hodeba D.
Ng, N.Q.
Ikea, J.
Thottappilly, G.
Genetic diversity in cowpea as revealed by random amplified polymorphic DNA
title Genetic diversity in cowpea as revealed by random amplified polymorphic DNA
title_full Genetic diversity in cowpea as revealed by random amplified polymorphic DNA
title_fullStr Genetic diversity in cowpea as revealed by random amplified polymorphic DNA
title_full_unstemmed Genetic diversity in cowpea as revealed by random amplified polymorphic DNA
title_short Genetic diversity in cowpea as revealed by random amplified polymorphic DNA
title_sort genetic diversity in cowpea as revealed by random amplified polymorphic dna
topic germplasm
polymerase chain reaction
polymorphism
vigna unguiculata
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/100981
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