Evaluation of Genetic Diversity in Vigna radiata (L.) Using Protein Profiling and Molecular Marker (RFLP)

Seed storage protein profiling through SDS-PAGE and DNA Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLPs) were surveyed in 5 accessions of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) sampled from NBPGR Thrissur, Kerala, India, to evaluate genetic diversity. The protein profile showed a low level of polymorphism (26.66%). The similarity index calculated ranged from (42.30-50%). The dendrogram constructed revealed two clusters. Cluster 1st comprises two accessions IC 251432 and IC 251433. Cluster 2nd comprises 3 cultivars viz., IC 251431, IC 251430 and IC 251434. Cluster 2nd also revealed a 100% homology between IC 251431 and IC 251430 accessions. The RFLP analysis was carried out by single restriction enzyme EcoRI. The RFLP profile revealed a high level of polymorphism (90.90%). A total of 11 clear bands were scored. The only band with fragment size 630 kb was monomorphic while, the rest were polymorphic. Similarity index ranged from (42.82-11.11%). The UPGMA analysis divided the accessions into 2 clusters viz., cluster 1st comprising 4 accessions (IC 251431, IC 251432, IC 251433 and IC 251430). Cluster 2nd includes only one accession (IC 251434) occupying a distinct position in constructed dendrogram.