Characterisation of the (Jack) Meisn (Lauraceae) transcriptome using Illumina paired-end sequencing and EST-SSR markers development for population genetics.

is an endemic and endangered species with significant economic and ecological value in Vietnam. A better understanding of the genetic architecture of the species will be useful when planning management and conservation. We aimed to characterize the transcriptome of , develop novel molecular markers, and assess the genetic variability of the species.

Genetic diversity and population structure of Lecomte inferred by microsatellites.

Lecomte (Lauraceae), an economically important forest tree, is distributed in the tropical forests of central and northern Vietnam, which has been threatened in recent decades due to the destruction of its habitat and over-exploitation. The genetic diversity and population structure of the species have not been fully evaluated. We used a set of 15 microsatellites to analyze 161 adult trees from 9 different populations, representing the geographical distribution of .