Genetic Diversity of the Mango Plant Based on Rapd Marks: Random Amplification of Polymorphic DNA

Abstract

Mangosteen is a tropical fruit commodity that is Indonesia's leading export. The location and characterization of mangosteen germplasm and protective relatives are key in the conservation and use of genetic and mangosteen resources. Genetic improvement programs rely heavily on existing genetic resources. This research aims to analyze the genetic diversity of mangosteen plants based on RAPD markers. This research was carried out in Bulukumba Regency through genotypic observation and evaluation in the laboratory, as well as genetic observation through DNA band pattern analysis using the RAPD technique in the laboratory. The results of this research obtained information on phenotypic and genetic diversity, as well as obtaining superior candidate parents for mangosteen, obtaining information about the consistency of genetic variability between parent and progeny of Bulukumba mangosteen, recommending the most effective mangosteen characterization method in describing genetic variability and grouping mangosteen accessions and relatives involved.