Allelic diversity of natural oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) populations detected by microsatellite markers: implications for conservation

• DOI: 10.1017/s1479262107710870
• Publication Date: 2007-07-04T10:21:14Z
• Authors: Claude Bakoumé; Ratnam Wickneswari; Nookiah Rajanaidu; Ahmad Kushairi; Philippe Amblard; Norbert Billotte
• Keywords: Elaeis guineensis

The allelic diversity within oil palm populations (45 native ones from 10 African countries, three breeding and one collection of semi-wild material) was determined using 16 microsatellite markers. A total 209 alleles were detected, with a mean number 13.1 per locus. effective locus ( e ) 3.3 ± 1.3. Although the Duncan's multiple range test only separated group Madagascar rest on basis , presence unique rare high values suggest that 23 should be conserved to secure diversity.