Analysis of genetic variation in different banana (Musa species) variety using random amplified polymorphic DNAs (RAPDs)

Abstract

The banana (Musa acuminata Colla) is considered as an important crop plant due to its high economic value as good dietary source. Here, we analyze the genetic relationship of four different banana varieties that are cultivated in south India. Random amplified polymorphic DNAs (RAPDs) fingerprinting of these banana varieties (Grand Naine, Red Banana, Nendran and Rasthali) carried out by three primers (OPA-19, OPB-18, OPD-16) led to DNA amplification. 43.47% of the amplification products were monomorphic (common to all the genotypes), whereas 30.43% were unique, but only 26.08% revealed the relationship between these genotypes.

Assessment of genetic diversity in plantain (<i>Musa paradisiaca</i> L.) using RAPD marker

“…These approaches provide insight important in distinguishing between species, into the plant genome and produced important subspecies and populations, and also for plant genetic data for breeders (Ortiz and Swennen, conservation and management (Sen et al, 2014). (Jain et al, 2007). The molecular markers have Fifteen genotypes of plantain (Musa, AAB been used in Musa to elucidate the genome genome), which include 15 landraces collected composition (Pillay et al, 2000).…”