Development of microsatellite markers for a Chinese endemic plant, Torreya yunnanensis (Taxaceae)

Abstract

Premise of the StudyMicrosatellite markers were developed in Torreya yunnanensis (Taxaceae) to investigate the genetic diversity, phylogeography, and population structure of the species.Methods and ResultsSixteen primer sets were identified using Illumina 2 × 100‐bp paired‐end sequencing and bioinformatic screening. Most primers also amplified in T. fargesii, T. grandis, T. jackii, and T. nucifera.ConclusionsThese results indicate the utility of these microsatellite markers in T. yunnanensis for future studies of molecular ecology as well as their applicability across the genus.