Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005
*Corresponding author's e-mail: bs2010communication@gmail.com
Online published on 15 November, 2013.
Twenty five diverse genotypes of Asparagus racemosus, were analyzed by RAPD markers for identifying genotypespecific markers. Out of 100 RAPD primers screened, only 25 were polymorphic. Among a total of 197 RAPD fragments amplified, 144 bands (73.09%) were found polymorphic, revealing high intra-species genetic variation. Eight genotype-specific bands specific to seven A. racemosus genotypes were identified. These genotype-specific RAPD markers could potentially be used for genotype identification, their documentation, management, cultivation and conservation.
Medicinal herb, molecular marker, authentication, conservation
