Using RAPD markers to identify genets of an arable grass weed, Arrhenatherum elatius ssp. bulbosum

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Miller, A. C. E., Brookes, C. P., Loxdale, H. D. and Cussans, G. W. 1996. Using RAPD markers to identify genets of an arable grass weed, Arrhenatherum elatius ssp. bulbosum. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 129 (1), pp. 71-82. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1996.tb05732.x

AuthorsMiller, A. C. E., Brookes, C. P., Loxdale, H. D. and Cussans, G. W.
Abstract

RAPD (Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA) markers were used to identify genets within a weed infestation of Arrhenatherum elatius ssp bulbosum (''onion couch''). Three selected primers could discriminate between 18 sexually-derived plants of A. elatius ssp. elatius. Using these primers, RAPD phenotypes were obtained for ramets of ssp. bulbosum from a population of unknown sexual derivation, i.e. predominantly sexual or vegetative. Thirty three RAPD phenotypes were observed amongst 65 plants. Ramets with identical RAPD phenotypes were termed ''genets''. Some genets of ssp. bulbosum were found in localised patches, whereas others had much wider ranges, indicating long-distance dispersal by farm machinery. RAPD markers provide a useful tool for discriminating between genets within an established plant population.

KeywordsAgriculture, Multidisciplinary
Year of Publication1996
JournalAnnals of Applied Biology - AAB
Journal citation129 (1), pp. 71-82
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1996.tb05732.x
Open accessPublished as non-open access
Funder project or code202
211
432
Project: 021312
ISSN00034746
PublisherWiley

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