Affiliation:
1. Citrus Research Institute, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, RDA, Jeju 63613, Republic of Korea
Abstract
This study discusses the challenge of distinguishing between two high-quality mandarin cultivars, ‘Asumi’ and ‘Asuki’, which have been introduced and cultivated in Korea after being developed through crossbreeding in Japan. Owing to genetic similarities resulting from crossbreeding between the same parent cultivars, it is challenging to differentiate them morphologically at the seedling stage. This difficulty poses challenges for cultivation and harvesting on farms. To address this issue, we developed a method using sequence characteristic amplification region (SCAR) markers for rapid and accurate differentiation between the two cultivars. We selected specific primer sets from random amplified polymorphic DNA–SCAR combinations and sequence-related amplified polymorphism contrast markers. The multiplex PCR system using these molecular markers was able to identify 16 mandarin cultivars, including ‘Asumi’ and ‘Asuki’, among 30 cultivars. The use of these SCAR markers is expected to enhance citrus cultivation by accurately identifying mixed cultivars and facilitating proper harvest timing for citrus distribution. Additionally, the markers can help identify the genetic traits of hybrid varieties at the seedling stage.
Funder
Research Program for Horticultural Science & Technology Development, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration, Republic of Korea
Subject
Plant Science,Ecology,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
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