title: Development and characterization of microsatellite loci for Khaya senegalensis (Meliaceae)1.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Microsatellite loci were developed to characterize genetic variation and population subdivision in Khaya senegalensis (Desr.) A. Juss. (Meliaceae). •
  
  
  RESULTS
  Microsatellite loci were identified from genomic DNA sequences generated using the 454 GS-FLX titanium platform. Primers were designed for 67 tri- and tetranucleotide repeats, of which 20 were selected for 2 multiplexes based on amplification success and band size. Eleven of these loci showed polymorphism in two populations of Khaya senegalensis and amplified in individuals from across the species range. •
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  These new microsatellite loci will be useful for investigation of the evolutionary and conservation genetics of Khaya senegalensis.
authors: School of Land Crop and Food Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia Qld 4072 Australia.
authors: G J
authors: GJ
authors: Sexton
authors: C H
authors: CH
authors: Frere
authors: M J
authors: MJ
authors: Dieters
authors: I D
authors: ID
authors: Godwin
authors: P J
authors: PJ
authors: Prentis