Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in an endangered palm, Johannesteijsmannia lanceolata (Arecaceae).

Premise Of The Study: Microsatellite markers were developed for Johannesteijsmannia lanceolata to assess the genetic diversity and mating system of this alarmingly endangered species.

Methods And Results: A total of 31 polymorphic microsatellite markers were developed for J. lanceolata using the enrichment protocol.