Transcriptomic analysis, genic SSR development, and genetic diversity of proso millet (<i>Panicum miliaceum</i>; Poaceae)

Abstract

A genetic structure and cluster assay indicated that the accessions from the Loess Plateau of China shared a high genetic similarity coefficient with those from other regions and that there was no correlation between genetic diversity and geographic origin. The transcriptome sequencing data and millet-specific SSR markers developed in this study establish an excellent resource for gene discovery and may improve the development of breeding programs in proso millet in the future.