[Molecular identification on Waxy genes in wheat using multiple-PCR]

Yi Chuan. 2009 Aug;31(8):844-8. doi: 10.3724/sp.j.1005.2009.00844.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Multiple-PCR was conducted to establish a stable PCR system for identifying the three Wx genes in wheat. Two pairs of primers were employed to amplify Wx-A1, Wx-B1, and Wx-D1 genes of wheat, with the target sequences of 230 bp/265 bp, 854 bp, and 204 bp, respectively. The results showed that Wx-A1, Wx-B1, and Wx-D1 can be detected simultaneously in a single reaction. This method proved to be repeatable and low cost for evaluation of wheat quality properties in breeding program. This multiple-PCR technique can be efficiently used in marker-assisted selection for Wx genes, which will improve selection procedure for waxy wheat.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Breeding
  • DNA Primers / genetics
  • Plant Proteins / genetics*
  • Plant Proteins / metabolism
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / economics
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • Starch Synthase / genetics*
  • Starch Synthase / metabolism
  • Triticum / genetics*
  • Triticum / metabolism

Substances

  • DNA Primers
  • Plant Proteins
  • waxy protein, plant
  • Starch Synthase