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SSR Data in MaizeGDB

SSR Research Tools


Simple SSR Search: This search form allows you to just enter a complete or partial name or repeat sequence to quickly retrieve the desired SSR.
Use the wildcards '%' or '*' to find matches that contain your search term. '^' at the beginning of search term will find matches that start with that term. '$' at the end of search term will find matches that end with that term.


(see a sample SSR query)

    (upper limit on results is 2,000 records)

Mapped SSRs: This utility displays the map locations of the SSRs in MaizeGDB. You can obtain this information by chromosome (1-10, below).
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Mapped SSRs: (Detail) This utility displays the map locations of the SSRs in MaizeGDB. This table is sorted by Map and Map Coordinate. Includes Amplicon Length and Sequence Preview columns. You can obtain this information by chromosome (1-10, below).
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Complete List of SSR Repeats: Provides a complete list of SSR repeats available in MaizeGDB, linked to their respective full SSR records.
SSRs Derived From Genes: An up-to-date listing of SSRs and the genes from which they are derived, formatted in an easily-downloadable table.


You might also be interested in visually browsing our gel patterns.



You may also be interested in SSR protocols from the Maize Mapping Project.

Discussion of SSR Data for the General Public

An SSR, or "Single Sequence Repeat", also called a "microsatellite", is a DNA pattern of 1 - 10 nucleotides that are repeated in tandem. SSRs are commonly used as genetic markers.

For more information about SSRs and how they are used, see Vierira et al., 2016.