Genetic diversity of sweet sorghum germplasm in Mexico using AFLP and SSR markers

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The objective of this work was to evaluate the diversity and genetic relationships between lines and varieties of the sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) germplasm bank of the National Institute for Forestry, Agriculture and Livestock Research, Mexico, using AFLP and SSR markers. The molecular markers revealed robust amplification profiles and were able to differentiate the 41 genotypes of sweet sorghum evaluated. Analysis of the frequency and distribution of polymorphic fragments allowed for the detection of unique (AFLP) and rare (SSR) alleles in several genotypes (RBSS-8, RBSS-9, RBSS-25, RBSS-32, and RBSS-37, indicating that these markers may be associated with a feature that has not yet been determined or may be useful for the identification of these genotypes. The genetic relationships indicated the presence of at least two types of sweet sorghum: a group of modern genotypes used for sugar and biofuel production, and another group consisting of historic and modern genotypes used for the production of syrups. Sweet sorghum genotypes may be used to develop new varieties with higher sugar and juice contents.

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Pecina-Quintero, V., Anaya-López, J. L., Zamarripa-Colmenero, A., Montes-García, N., Nuñez-Colín, C., Solis-Bonilla, J. L., … Prom, L. (2012). Genetic diversity of sweet sorghum germplasm in Mexico using AFLP and SSR markers. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira, 47(8), 1095–1102. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0100-204X2012000800009

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