Development of 35 microsatellite markers from heat stress transcription factors in Populus simonii (Salicaceae).

Premise Of The Study: Microsatellite markers within regulators of heat stress transcription factors were identified in the Populus trichocarpa genome, and then developed for P. simonii to investigate the genetic diversity of germplasm resources and to further identify favorable alleles significantly associated with stress-resistant traits.

Methods And Results: Thirty-five novel microsatellite markers were identified from genes controlling heat stress transcription factors in P.

Development of 15 novel microsatellite markers from cellulose synthase genes in Populus tomentosa (Salicaceae).

Premise Of The Study: Microsatellite markers from cellulose synthase genes were developed for the Chinese white poplar, Populus tomentosa, to investigate the genetic diversity of wild germplasm resources and to further identify favorable alleles significantly associated with wood cellulose content.

Methods And Results: Fifteen microsatellite markers were developed in P. tomentosa by deep sequencing of cellulose synthase genes.