RAPDs and SSR Genome Mapping - we described the technique of molecular mapping using RAPD and SSR marker loci, using PCR. These polymorphic loci can be mapped in much the same way as RFLPs. Although RAPD markers generate less information per locus examined than RFLP markers, they are considered more convenient and less time consuming.
For using these markers for preparing genetic maps, F2 and backcross segregating populations, recombinant inbred lines and doubled haploids can be used in the same manner as RFLPs.A large number of plant materials have already been used for preparation of genetic maps using RAPD and SSR loci.
The plant materials include the following: maize, rice, tomato, soybean, sugarcane, sunflower, flax and a number of trees (pine, eucalyptus, peach, citrus, etc.). These efforts will certainly be extended to other plant materials in future and will supplement the already available high resolution RFLP maps in several.