Abstract:
Mangosteen is a tropical fruit commodity that is Indonesia's leading export. The location and characterization of mangosteen
germplasm and protective relatives are key in the conservation and use of genetic and mangosteen resources. Genetic
improvement programs rely heavily on existing genetic resources. This research aims to analyze the genetic diversity of
mangosteen plants based on RAPD markers. This research was carried out in Bulukumba Regency through genotypic observation
and evaluation in the laboratory, as well as genetic observation through DNA band pattern analysis using the RAPD technique in
the laboratory. The results of this research obtained information on phenotypic and genetic diversity, as well as obtaining superior
candidate parents for mangosteen, obtaining information about the consistency of genetic variability between parent and
progeny of Bulukumba mangosteen, recommending the most effective mangosteen characterization method in describing
genetic variability and grouping mangosteen accessions and relatives involved.
