Identification of DNA polymorphism in cultivars of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) using RAPD and AFLP

Abstract

The molecular markers based on DNA sequence variation have significant advantages over the other protein markers for genotype identification, genome analysis and mapping. DNA markers are neutral to various environmental factors, highly sensitive and sufficiently reproducible. Therefore, the objective was to familiarize with various molecular marker techniques. During this project work, I learnt RAPD, AFLP, and DAF to reveal polymorphism at DNA level in Groundnut. Apart from this, I have also undertaken some additional activities such as computer applications using C, C++ and information search through Internet, because of the unique opportunities available at ICRISAT