An old genetic tool in plant biology still has value

(American Journal of Botany) A review in a recent issue of Applications in Plant Sciences looks at the status of chloroplast simple sequence repeats or microsatellites in plant genetics, exploring their risks, benefits, and use in future studies. While many research labs are turning to next-generation sequencing methods, these tools can be expensive. The review shows that cpSSRs continue to be both popular and informative in distinguishing plant groups and resolving their evolutionary relationsh...