Comparative analysis of genetic diversity in Indian bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) using RAPD and ISSR markers for developing crop improvement strategies

Relative efficiency of DNA markers (RAPD

Relative efficiency of DNA markers (RAPD, ISSR and AFLP) in detecting genetic diversity of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.)

✍ Tusar K Behera; Ambika B Gaikward; Anand K Singh; Jack E Staub 📂 Article 📅 2008 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 254 KB

## Abstract **BACKGROUND:** Bitter gourd (__Momordica charantia__ L.) is an important vegetable crop in tropical countries, including China and India. A wide range of genetic diversity exists in India with respect to fruit morphology such as colour, size and exocarp. A diversity assessment conducte