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Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for castor (Ricinus communis L.), an important oleaginous species for biodiesel production

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Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is an important oleaginous plant from both economic and social points of view. The seeds contain an oil with excellent properties for industrial uses. This paper presents the main results of a study aiming to develop microsatellite markers for castor. Twelve new polymorphic microsatellite markers were isolated and characterized in 38 genotypes accessions from the castor germplasm of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Company (EMBRAPA). Knowledge on the genetic diversity of castor can be used to gain a better understanding on genetic diversity conservation, and germplasm management, guiding breeding programs and conservation strategies.

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  1. Departamento de Genética, Universidade de São Paulo-USP, Av. Pádua Dias, 11, Vila Independência, C. P. 83, Piracicaba, SP, 13400-970, Brazil

    Miklos Maximiliano Bajay, José Baldin Pinheiro & Carlos Eduardo Araújo Batista

  2. Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Centro Nacional de Pesquisa de Algodão, OSWALDO CRUZ, 1143. CENTENÁRIO, C. P. 174, Campina Grande, CEP 58428-095, Brazil

    Márcia Barreto Medeiros Nobrega

  3. Centro de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento em Recursos Genéticos Vegetais, Instituto Agronômico IAC, Av. Barão de Itapura, 1481, Centro 13020902, C. P. 28, Campinas, SP, 13075-630, Brazil

    Maria Imaculada Zucchi

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Bajay, M.M., Pinheiro, J.B., Batista, C.E.A. et al. Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for castor (Ricinus communis L.), an important oleaginous species for biodiesel production. Conservation Genet Resour 1, 237 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12686-009-9058-z

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