Abstract
We report the development of 13 microsatellite markers (SSR) for the Canarian endemic juniper, Juniperus cedrus. Evaluated in a set of 28 individuals sampled on the island of Tenerife, all markers showed polymorphism and displayed 56 alleles. The number of alleles ranged from 2 to 8, with an average of 4.31 alleles per locus. This set of SSR markers will be very useful in further studies on the population genetics or phylogeography of this endangered species, leading to more appropriate and successful management.
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We thank B. Pérez-Vispo for his help in plant material collection. The ‘Organismo Autónomo de Parques Nacionales’ gave us permission to carry out the sampling in Teide National Park. We are especially grateful to C. García for her support and recommendations. This work was co-funded by the ‘Organismo Autónomo de Parques Nacionales’ (project 051/2010) and the Spanish ‘Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación’ (CGL2010-18759).
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Rumeu, B., Sosa, P.A., Nogales, M. et al. Development and characterization of 13 SSR markers for an endangered insular juniper (Juniperus cedrus Webb & Berth.). Conservation Genet Resour 5, 457–459 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12686-012-9827-y
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