Moussa Diouf, Yedomon Ange Bovys Zoclanclounon, Pape Adama Mboup, Diaga Diouf, Erick Malédon, Ronan Rivallan, Hâna Chair, Komivi Dossa
Microsatellite markers are widely used in population genetics and breeding. Despite the economic significance of yams in developing countries, there is a paucity of microsatellite markers, and as of now, no comprehensive microsatellite marker database exists. In this study, we conducted genome-wide microsatellite marker development across four yam species, identified cross-species transferable markers, and designed an easy-to-use web portal for the yam researchers. The screening of Dioscorea alata, Dioscorea rotundata, Dioscorea dumetorum, and Dioscorea zingiberensis genomes resulted in 318,713, 322,501, 307,040, and 253,856 microsatellites, respectively...
January 17, 2024: Plant Genome