Evaluation of Genetic Variation in Endangered Tree Species of Boswellia serrata with the Help of Genetic Markers

Abstract

Salai (Boswellia serrata) is the most valuable medicinal tree. It has many medicinal properties like anti-inflammatory agent extensively used in ayurvedic formulations for relieving ache and pain, particularly associated with arthritis. In this study, identification of potential pockets of the designated species in different agro-climatic zones of Madhya Pradesh and evaluation of genetic variation with help of RAPD markers of Boswellia serrata is done, so as to produce elite genotype from genetically diversified population. In RAPD profiling, a total of 56 reproducible bands were produced. The RAPD analysis revealed a high degree of genetic diversity among the accessions used in this study. On average, 57.14% polymorphism was detected with RAPD marker, indicating a high marker index. Therefore, Shivpuri (Gird Region) had high diversity as compared to other three agroclimetic zones, so the Bs1 germplasm was best for elite planting stock and finally for the production of quality planting material for cell culture work.

Keywords: Salai (Boswellia serrata), RAPD markers, genetic diversity

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Tiwari SK, Yadav SS, Krishnamurthy G et al. Evaluation of Genetic Variation in Endangered Tree species of Boswellia serrata with the Help of Genetic Markers. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Life Sciences. 2017; 7(1): 22–26p.