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Resources for selecting markers

De Vicente MC and Fulton T (2004) Using molecular marker technology effectively in plant diversity studies. Vol 1. Learning module. CD-ROM. International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, Rome, Italy and Institute for Genomic Diversity, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.

Farooq S & Azam F (2002a) Molecular Markers in Plant Breeding I: Concepts and Characterization. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 5 (10): 1135-1140. A good background paper. Farooq S & Azam F (2002b) Molecular Markers in Plant Breeding-II. Some Pre-requisites for Use. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 5 (10): 1141-1147. A good overview of markers, including a helpful comparison table.