Genetic analysis of physic nut Jatropha curcas L. populations in Thailand using ISSR markers

Jatropha curcas L. (Physic nut) is a drought-resistant shrub belonged to the family Euphorbiaceae. The oil from most J. curcas varieties has a low viscosity that makes it an attractive alternative energy source for biofuel production. Evaluating the degree of genetic diversity between populations and the development of genome wide markers are important for the long-term improvement of cultured varieties in any given habitat. The genetic...