Scientific Journal

Evaluation of Genetic Diversity and Identifying Relationships of Seed Characteristics with SSR and SCoT Markers in Common Bean

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Production Engineering and Plant Genetics Department, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran

2 Department of Plant Protection, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran

http://dx.doi.org/10.22034/pgr.10.1.10
Abstract
Common bean as the main grain legume is the most important legume produced for direct human consumption, with a commercial value. It is a source of protein for many people, which it can fill the lack of meat in a healthy diet. common bean is a rich source of minerals such as iron and zinc, therefore, consuming of common bean has related to a decreased risk for a wide variety of diseases such as cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Common bean is a diploid plant with the number of 22 chromosomes (2n = 22) and genome size of 580 Mbp, which its main origin is Mexico and Central America. This plant due to its environmental compatibility and high nutritional value, it has been increasingly spread around the world. It seems determination of genetic diversity and the nutritional value of common bean cultivars is an important strategy

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