Microsatellite markers for individual tree genotyping: application in forest crime prosecutions

• Published in: Journal of chemical technology and biotechnology (1986) Vol. 75; no. 10; pp. 923 - 926
• Main Authors: White, Eleanor, Hunter, Jerome, Dubetz, Cory, Brost, Renée, Bratton, Alexandra, Edes, Sandra, Sahota, Robert
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 01.10.2000; Wiley
• Subjects: Biological and medical sciences; Biomarkers; Classical genetics, quantitative genetics, hybrids; DNA; forensic; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Genetics of eukaryotes. Biological and molecular evolution; Laws and legislation; Logging (forestry); microsatellite; Pteridophyta, spermatophyta; Thuja plicata; Vegetals; Wood; Genetic marker; Microsatellite DNA; Thuja plicata; Gymnospermae; Softwood forest tree; Genotype; Coniferales; Spermatophyta; Forensic aspect; Polymorphism
• ISSN: 0268-2575; 1097-4660
• DOI: 10.1002/1097-4660(200010)75:10<923::AID-JCTB309>3.0.CO;2-S

Microsatellite markers similar to those used in human forensic investigations are being developed for western red cedar (Thuja plicata). They will be used to match DNA from illegally harvested tree stumps to suspected stolen wood. A method to extract DNA from wood samples is described, an example of a primer pair suitable for individual tree genotyping is given, and its application in forensic analysis is described. © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, 2000