DNA FINGERPRINTING FOR CANNABIS SATIVA (MARIJUANA) USING SHORT TANDEM REPEAT (STR) MARKERS

摘要

Multiplex methods for discriminating among Cannabis sativa L. plants are disclosed. Eight STR loci have been identified from genomic sequences of Cannabis sativa L. plants and primer pairs and cocktails suitable for amplifying the STR by multiplex are disclosed. Polymorphisms at these loci were used to resolve genotypes into distinct groups. Kits are provided for use with multiplex instruments to identify DNA in a plant sample. The typing scheme is useful for the forensic identification of marijuana and for linking a marijuana sample to its plant source.