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Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci for Bixa orellana, an important source of natural dyes.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 31 Oct 2014
Dequigiovanni G, Ramos S L F, Zucchi M I, Bajay M M, Pinheiro J B, Fabri E G, Bressan E A, Veasey E A
Abstract excerpt
Annatto (Bixa orellana) is a plant native from the American continental tropical zone. The seeds are used to produce a carotenoid-based yellow to orange food coloring. Microsatellite markers were developed for the Brazilian native species Bixa orellana to describe its genetic diversity and structure as well as to support conservation studies. Twenty-five microsatellite loci were isolated and characterized using...
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