Genetic diversity of local rice varieties (Oryza sativa L.) in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta based on SSR markers and morphological characteristics

Based on target traits, use of the genetic diversity rice is beneficial for crop improvement. In this study, 41 varieties local to Vietnam’s Mekong Delta were evaluated basis 11 quantitative morphological along with assessment according 50 SSR markers. The actual yield had a significance level 0.05, while plant height and panicles per square meter high 0.001. Cluster analysis based traits also revealed that two optimal number clusters used in study. highest polymorphic information content (PIC) value obtained was RM286 (0.49), range 0.00 0.49 an average PIC 0.14. Both structure phylogenetic tree analyses as inferred from markers by unweighted pair‐group method arithmetic mean (UPGMA) indicated could be divided into major groups. This study provides useful Mot bui do cao CM, five improvements intermediate amylose rice‐breeding programs future, especially region.