Advances on application of molecular markers in Litchi

In the recent years, the molecular marker techniques developed rapidly, and it was used in Litchi diversity. DNA mo1ecular markers have many advantages compared with the traditional methods, such as high-efficency and reliable, so they are efficient techniques in Litchi research. This paper summarizes the application and development of molecular markers, including RAPD, AFLP,SSR, ISSR, SRAP, EST-SSR in genetic diversity analysis, cultivar identification, molecular supplementary breeding and genetic map construction of Litchi. The current problems and prospects of the application are also discussed.