Identification of simple sequence repeats (SSR) loci in Vanda Mimi Palmer expressed sequence tag database as potential marker(s) suitable for screening fragrance-related vandaceous and non-vandaceous orchids

• Main Authors: Wong, Wee Nee, Lee, Si Ning, Yong, Christina Seok Yien, Namasivayam, Parameswari, Go, Rusea, Abdullah, Janna Ong
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2016
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/77575/1/i-SIMBIOMAS%202016%2082.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/77575/

Vanda Mimi Palmer (VMP) was largely cultivated for its intoxicating fragrance, huge commercial value and potential. It is a hybrid produced by crossing Vanda Tan Chay Yan and Vanda tessellate. Since fragrance characteristics of vandaceous orchids could not be determined based on the vegetative parts...