Advantages
DArT is not based on gels but on solid carriers, such as micro-arrays. This DNA marker technology has several advantages:

• Reliable
• No prior knowledge on DNA sequences or SNPs required
• Low costs per data point
• Very suitable for automation

Applications
DArT is very suitable for the following applications:

• Creation of genetic linkage maps
• Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL)
• Accelerated introgression breeding in backcrossing programs
• Identification of genotypes
• Evaluation of the genetic diversity
• Conversion to simple markers for e.g. breeding programs is straightforward and easy

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Plant Research International performs DArT for customers. The customers can supply DNA or (plant) material. Another option is that visitors do the DArT-work themselves in our lab, being guided by our experienced co-workers. The data are kept completely confidential.