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Genetic diversity of physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.) revealed by SSR markers

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Ten microsatellite markers were used to investigate genetic diversity and genetic structure among 32 accessions of Jatropha curcas. Low levels of average genetic diversity were observed (H E = 0.160). A dendrogram produced by the Unweighted Pair Group Method with Arithmetic Mean (UPGMA) based on Nei’s genetic distances revealed 3 groups among 32 accessions. The genetic differentiation (F ST ) among two groups was significant (P < 0.01). The model-based Bayesian clustering method indicated that a population structure (ΔK) was separated into two groups. The analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) showed higher variability (63.753%) among groups than within groups (36.247%). These findings could assist in defining the best method of genetic conservation and studies in breeding programs for genetic improvement of J. curcas.

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  1. Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand

    Yaowalak Na-ek, Arunee Wongkaew, Nongluck Kongsiri, Rungsarid Kaveeta, Tanee reewongchai & Chalermpol Phumichai

  2. Department of Agriculture, Rubber Research Institute of Thailand, 50 Paholyothin Rd. Jatujak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand

    Thitaporn Phumichai

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Na-ek, Y., Wongkaew, A., Phumichai, T. et al. Genetic diversity of physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.) revealed by SSR markers. J. Crop Sci. Biotechnol. 14, 105–110 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12892-011-0008-4

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