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Amplified fragment length polymorphism markers for DNA fingerprinting in the genus Salvia |
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| Authors: | L Braglia V Casabianca L De Benedetti N Pecchioni A Mercuri C Cervelli |
| Institution: | 1. CRA-FSO Research Unit for Floriculture and Ornamental Species , Corso Inglesi 508, I-18038 Sanremo, (Imperia), Italy lubra10@libero.it genetica@istflori.it;3. CRA-FSO Research Unit for Floriculture and Ornamental Species , Corso Inglesi 508, I-18038 Sanremo, (Imperia), Italy;4. Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences , University of Modena and Reggio Emilia , via G. Amendola, 2 - Padiglione Besta, I-42100 Reggio, Emilia, Italy |
| Abstract: | Abstract The interspecific relationships among 51 worldwide collected accessions of Salvia have been investigated using the amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) technique. The assessed genetic similarities allowed us to group the genotypes into two main clusters according to their geographical origin. Our results are encouraging for further characterization of the genus with the aim to clarify Salvia taxonomy. |
| Keywords: | Genetic diversity molecular analysis polymorphism sage |