Applications of DNA Markers in Plant Science

Dear Colleagues, 

The progress made in DNA marker technologies has been tremendous in the past few decades. It has found application in phylogenetics, biodiversity analysis, and molecular plant breeding, reshaping our knowledge of plant genetics. Different types of DNA marker systems (RFLPs, RAPDs, SSRs, AFLPs, SNPs) have been successfully applied in various plants. Although there are still substantial differences in the development of procedures across the plant species.

This Special Issue invites original research papers and reviews focusing on the application of DNA markers in plant science. Despite the astonishing amount of existing information, there are still challenges in this exciting field. Special focus will be given to novel approaches for plant population analysis, characterization of plant genetic resources, and molecular plant breeding, but other related research is also welcomed. 

Prof. Klaudija Carović-Stanko
Guest Editor

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