Two highly validated multiplexes (12-plex and 8-plex) for species delimitation and parentage analysis in oaks (Quercus spp.)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2011
Authors:E. Guichoux, Lagache, L., Wagner, S., Leger, P., Petit, R. J.
Journal:Molecular Ecology ResourcesMolecular Ecology Resources
Volume:11
Pagination:578-585
ISBN Number:1755-0998
Keywords:manual binning, microsatellites, molecular identification, Quercus spp.
Abstract:

Abstract Multiplex PCR is a fast and cost-effective technique allowing increased genotyping throughput of microsatellites. We developed two multiplexes for Quercus petraea and Q. robur, a 12-plex of EST-SSRs (eSSRs) and an 8-plex of genomic SSRs (gSSRs). We studied the origin of allele calling errors at the human reader and software levels. We showed that the robustness of allele identification can be improved by binning on raw peak sizes prior to genetic data analysis. We checked through simulation the power of these markers for species delimitation and hybrid detection. The resolution achieved with all 20 markers was greatly improved compared to that of previous studies based on a subset of the markers. Preliminary PCR tests suggest that these multiplexes might be useful to study other oak species as well. The strategy used for multiplex microsatellite development (from PCR conditions to the definition of allele calling rules) should be broadly applicable.

Short Title:Molecular Ecology Resources
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