Transferability of Genomic SSR Markers in Lens Species for Genus Characterization and Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) Breeding
Journal: Turkish Journal Of Field Crops
Year: 2025

Simple sequence repeats (SSRs) are pivotal for germplasm characterization and crop improvement. However, lentil breeding faces challenges due to the limited availability of markers. This study assessed the transferability of genomic SSR markers developed in cultivated lentils to wild Lens species. A total of 100 SSR loci were analyzed in 21 accessions representing all the Lens genus using PowerMarker software v3.25, which identified 41 polymorphic loci. These loci generated 219 alleles, with an