Analysis of genetic diversity and population structure of oilseed crop noug (Guizotia abyssinica) accessions collected from Ethiopia.

The microsatellites used in the present study are highly informative and could be targeted for developing markers for future marker-assisted breeding. Genotypes collected from Shewa, Wollo, Gojjam, Tigray, and B/G showed a higher genetic diversity and private alleles as compared to other populations. Hence, these areas can be considered as hotspots which could help for the identification of genotypes that can be used in breeding programs as well as for the implementation of further conservation programs.