title: Development of microsatellite markers for Aulonemia aristulata (Poaceae) and cross-amplification in other bamboo species.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Microsatellite primers were developed for Aulonemia aristulata, an endangered species of economic interest, to further describe its genetic variability and population structure. We also tested cross-amplification in 18 other bamboo species.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Using an enrichment genomic library, 13 microsatellite loci were isolated and characterized in A. aristulata. Seven of these loci were polymorphic. Twelve markers were cross-amplified in at least ten of the tested bamboo species.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  These markers will be useful for studies on the genetic diversity and structure of A. aristulata, which are important for future conservation, management and breeding programs of this species.
authors: APTA Pólo Centro-Sul, Rodovia SP 127, km 30, CP 28, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil 13400-970.
authors: Aluana G
authors: AG
authors: Abreu
authors: Maria T
authors: MT
authors: Grombone-Guaratini
authors: Mariza
authors: M
authors: Monteiro
authors: José B
authors: JB
authors: Pinheiro
authors: Antonio F C
authors: AF
authors: Tombolato
authors: Maria I
authors: MI
authors: Zucchi