Morphological and molecular characterization of banana clones growing in Turkey

This study was conducted to estimate genetic relationships among banana clones growing in Turkey via some morphological parameters and two molecular marker systems. In terms of yield such as bunch weight, hand number, fruit total Grand Nain (GN) clone came the forefront with highest values. It followed by Azman (AZ), Dwarf Cavendish (DC), Erdemli Yerli (EY) clones, respectively. To see variation between more clearly, 24 RAPD (Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA) primers 48 SRAP (Sequence Related Polymorphism) primer combinations were used analysis. The number amplified bands 194, 142 them polymorphic for per ranged from 0 14. A 272 obtained analysis, which 154 polymorphic. varied 11, 10. According dendrogram formed unweighted pair group method arithmetic averages (UPGMA) collected main groups. all evaluation methods, EY completely separated other clones. GN, DC, AZ gathered on a single branch dendrogram. As result assessment, DC GN closest related Contrary results, identified most genetically assessments. showed that characterization could be useful assess relationship