Development of microsatellite markers for a Chinese endemic plant, Torreya yunnanensis (Taxaceae)

PREMISE OF THE STUDY: Microsatellite markers were developed in Torreya yunnanensis (Taxaceae) to investigate the genetic diversity, phylogeography, and population structure of the species. METHODS AND RESULTS: Sixteen primer sets were identified using Illumina 2 × 100‐bp paired‐end sequencing and bioinformatic screening. Most primers also amplified in T. fargesii, T. grandis, T. jackii, and T. nucifera. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate the utility of these microsatellite markers in T. yunnanensis for future studies of molecular ecology as well as their applicability across the genus.