USING MOLECULAR MARKER TO DETECT AROMATIC CONTROLLING GENES (FGR) OF LOCAL RICE VARIETIES

Abstract

This study focused on the application of DNA molecular marker to detect genes for fragrance in local rice varieties. 81 rice varieties, which were collected in different locations were studied. Two pairs of primers, ESP and IFAP were used to identify genes for fragrance which were recessive genes, FGR symbol, located on chromosome 8 closely linked to the RG28 marker. The results indicated that genes for fragrance (FGR gene) presented in 5 rice varieties including 10102, 10059, 10089, 10096 and 10063-1. This information plays an important role in creating the initial material for high quality rice breeding.