Microsatellite markers for Saussurea gnaphalodes (Asteraceae), a native Himalayan mountain species.

Premise Of The Study: Microsatellite markers were developed in Saussurea gnaphalodes to investigate its genetic variation and population structure.

Methods And Results: Using the combined biotin capture method, 46 microsatellite primer sets were isolated and characterized across 48 S. gnaphalodes individuals from three Tibetan populations.