Identification of genotype specific marker for samba Mahsuri (BPT 5204) variety

Samba Mahsuri is an elite, fine grain rice variety, which is grown extensively in India. To finger print and identify a genotype specific marker from 26 other closely related fine grain types, we utilized a 113 SSR markers distributed throughout the rice genome. Twenty six markers found to be polymorphic among the rice varieties analyzed. A twin marker combination RM 19426 +JGT 11-16.3 could unambiguously differentiate samba Mahsuri from other fine grain varieties through multiplex PCR.