Research Article

Genetic Diversity of Some Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes Using SSR Markers Associated with Drought

Volume: 40 Number: 1 April 28, 2026
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Genetic Diversity of Some Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes Using SSR Markers Associated with Drought

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the genetic diversity of 32 bread wheat genotypes using SSR markers associated with drought. In the study, 10 SSR primers were applied to all genotypes; BARC 024, WMC 9, and WMC 603 showed monomorphic patterns, while seven primers were polymorphic. In total, 25 polymorphic alleles were detected, with the number of alleles per locus ranging from 2 to 6 and a mean of 3.6 alleles per SSR locus. PIC (Polymorphic Information Content) values ranged from 0.31 to 0.97, with a mean value of 0.70. The lowest and highest values were obtained from Xbarc17 and Xbarc12, respectively. The dendrogram was constructed using UPGMA analysis, and the bread wheat genotypes were divided into three groups. Cluster I is further divided into two sub-clusters, Ia and Ib. Cluster II is further divided into two other sub-clusters, IIa and IIb. The pair-wise genetic dissimilarity indices revealed a minimum difference index of 0.083 and a maximum of 0.800 between genotypes. Bayraktar 2000 and LR5 and LR6 showed genetic similarity to the drought-tolerant cultivar Gerek 79, whereas BL8 and the drought-sensitive cultivar Bezostaja 1 (C10) showed the greatest genetic distance. Sertak52 (C5) and BL7 and BL4 showed genetic similarity to the drought-tolerant cultivar Bayraktar 2000, while BL6 and Bezostaja 1 (C10) showed the greatest genetic distance. BL1, BL3, and BL5 showed genetic similarity to the drought-sensitive cultivar Bezostaja 1, whereas LR1, LR2, LR5, and LR6 showed the greatest genetic distance. Overall, the genotypes and SSR markers used in this study provide preliminary data for future breeding and genetic studies related to drought-associated traits.

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Supporting Institution

Selçuk University Scientific Research Projects Coordinatorship

Project Number

13201040

Ethical Statement

Not applicable

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Plant Biotechnology in Agriculture

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 28, 2026

Submission Date

December 11, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 7, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 40 Number: 1

APA
Yakışır, E., & Yorgancılar, M. (2026). Genetic Diversity of Some Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes Using SSR Markers Associated with Drought. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 40(1), 211-221. https://doi.org/10.15316/selcukjafsci.1840251
AMA
1.Yakışır E, Yorgancılar M. Genetic Diversity of Some Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes Using SSR Markers Associated with Drought. Selcuk J Agr Food Sci. 2026;40(1):211-221. doi:10.15316/selcukjafsci.1840251
Chicago
Yakışır, Enes, and Mustafa Yorgancılar. 2026. “Genetic Diversity of Some Bread Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Genotypes Using SSR Markers Associated With Drought”. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 40 (1): 211-21. https://doi.org/10.15316/selcukjafsci.1840251.
EndNote
Yakışır E, Yorgancılar M (April 1, 2026) Genetic Diversity of Some Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes Using SSR Markers Associated with Drought. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 40 1 211–221.
IEEE
[1]E. Yakışır and M. Yorgancılar, “Genetic Diversity of Some Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes Using SSR Markers Associated with Drought”, Selcuk J Agr Food Sci, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 211–221, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.15316/selcukjafsci.1840251.
ISNAD
Yakışır, Enes - Yorgancılar, Mustafa. “Genetic Diversity of Some Bread Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Genotypes Using SSR Markers Associated With Drought”. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 40/1 (April 1, 2026): 211-221. https://doi.org/10.15316/selcukjafsci.1840251.
JAMA
1.Yakışır E, Yorgancılar M. Genetic Diversity of Some Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes Using SSR Markers Associated with Drought. Selcuk J Agr Food Sci. 2026;40:211–221.
MLA
Yakışır, Enes, and Mustafa Yorgancılar. “Genetic Diversity of Some Bread Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Genotypes Using SSR Markers Associated With Drought”. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, vol. 40, no. 1, Apr. 2026, pp. 211-2, doi:10.15316/selcukjafsci.1840251.
Vancouver
1.Enes Yakışır, Mustafa Yorgancılar. Genetic Diversity of Some Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes Using SSR Markers Associated with Drought. Selcuk J Agr Food Sci. 2026 Apr. 1;40(1):211-2. doi:10.15316/selcukjafsci.1840251

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