Genetic Diversity In Maize Genotypes Using ISSR Markers

Abstract

This work studies how much genetic diversity exists among five maize genotypes using inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers. Altogether, there were 110 bands, with an average of 22 alleles found for each primer used. The genetic similarity coefficient analysis came out to 0.69 and values ranged from 0.39 to 0.68, that means there is variation in genetic similarity between maize genotypes. Results reveal that ISSR markers help identify genetic diversity in maize varieties and this data can assist in the planning of programs for improving maize seeds.