Development and validation of microsatellite markers for Karnal bunt (Tilletia indica) and loose smut (Ustilago segetum tritici)of wheat from related fungal species

Simple sequence repeats ( SSR s) are preferred molecular markers because of their abundance, robustness, high reproducibility, high efficiency in detecting variation and suitability for high‐throughput analysis. In this study, an attempt was made to mine and analyse the SSR s from the genomes of two seed‐borne fungal pathogens, viz Ustilago maydis , which causes common smut of maize, and Tilletia horrida , the cause of rice kernel smut. After...