title: Microsatellite primers in Rhamnus cathartica (Rhamnaceae) and applicability in related taxa to assess hybridization events.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Microsatellite primers were developed in the introduced shrub Rhamnus cathartica L., to investigate potential hybridization events with related taxa as a stimulus of invasive spread. •
  
  
  RESULTS
  Using a non-radioactive protocol, 15 primer sets were identified in North American and European populations of R. cathartica. The primers amplified di-, tri- and pentanucelotide repeats with 1-14 alleles per locus. Most primers also amplified in R. lanceolata, R. smithii, and/or Frangula alnus (previously R. frangula). •
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  These results indicate the utility of primers in R. cathartica for future genetic studies as well as their potential applicability in other related taxa.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0006 USA.
authors.forename: Theresa M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Culley
authors.forename: J Ryan
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Stewart