Novel 28 microsatellite loci using high-throughput sequencing for an endangered species on Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Cupressaceae).

Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a living fossil and an endangered species listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Distinguishing the genotypes of all wild individuals of M. glyptostroboides is important to delimit management units and key germplasm resources.