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Isolation and characterization of microsatellite markers for an important tropical tree, Aquilaria malaccensis (Thymelaeaceae).
American journal of botany - 1 Nov 2012
Tnah Lee Hong, Lee Chai Ting, Lee Soon Leong, Ng Kevin Kit Siong, Ng Chin Hong, Nurul-Farhanah Zakaria, Lau Kah Hoo, Chua Lillian Swee Lian
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PREMISE OF THE STUDY: Aggressive collections and trade activities in recent decades have resulted in heavy pressure on the natural stands of Aquilaria malaccensis and concerns over its long-term survival potential. To aid DNA profiling and assessment of its genetic diversity, microsatellite markers were developed for the species. METHODS AND RESULTS: Seventeen polymorphic microsatellite markers were developed for...
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