Table 1

Sequences of primers used and optimal cycling conditions found

NameSequenceNumber of cyclesCycling conditions
GP5+TTTGTTACTGTGGTAGATACTAC595°C for < 1 second 50°C for 3 seconds, 72°C for 3 seconds
GP6+CAACTTCATCCACGTTCACC3585°C for < 1 second 55°C for 3 seconds, 72°C for 3 seconds
TS165+TTGTTACTGTTGTTGATACTACA595°C for < 1 second 59°C for 3 seconds, 72°C for 3 seconds
TS166+GAAAAATAAACTGTAAATCATATTCCTCC3582°C for < 1 second 59°C for 3 seconds, 72°C for 3 seconds
TS185+TTTGTTACTGTGGTAGATACCACT595°C for < 1 second 62°C for 3 seconds, 72°C for 3 seconds
TS186+GAAAAATAAACTGCAAATCATATTCC3585°C for < 1 second 62°C for 3 seconds, 72°C for 3 seconds