Characterization, validation, and crossspecies transferability of EST-SSR markers developed from Lycoris aurea and their application in genetic evaluation of Lycoris species

The Lycoris genus includes many ornamentally and medicinally important species. Polyploidization and hybridization are considered modes of speciation in this genus, implying great genetic diversity. However, the lack of effective molecular markers has limited the genetic analysis of this genus.