Study on genetic variability of lokan (polymesoda expansa) by using RAPD-PCR technique

Abstract

Genetic variability of the mangrove clam's Polymesoda expansa was detected usmg Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RAPD-PCR) technique. The clams were collected from Pulau Semut and Pulau Dua populations of Setiu Wetland, Terengganu. The aims of this study were to assess the degree of polymorphism and establish the genetic database on the genetic variability of P. expansa. The genomic DNA was successfully extracted using the Promega Wizard™ Genomic DNA Purification Kit.