Microsatellite marker analysis of Azucena x HBC 19 F₅ rice population

A F₅ population (211 lines) derived from a cross between Azucena (japonica) x HBC 19 (Basmati) using single seed descent method was assessed for variability for basmati grain quality traits. A total of 50 randomly selected F₅ plants were subjected to SSR (Microsatellite) marker analysis. The 50 Azucena x HBC 19 F₅ plants had an allele from either of the two parental lines (homozygous condition) or alleles from both the parental rice varieties (Heterozygous condition). Based on microsatellite marker analysis of F₅ population of Azucena x HBC 19 it was found that significant correlation between RM 310 and aroma existed.