Development of DNA-based microsatellite marker technology for studies of genetic diversity in stressor impacted populations

In recent years microsatellite marker applications in various disciplines i ncreased rapidly. Microsatellites are characterized as independent and high ly variable markers most noted for their usefulness and popularity among re searchers. Microsatellites can be constructed in-house from a partial genom ic library, ordered from a vendor, or 'borrowed' from a species that is clo sely related to the target species. Microsatellite application in natural p opulations can reveal present as well as historical impacts of stressors to particular population.