Cross-amplification of SSR markers developed from Allium sativum to other Allium species

► We tested 50 SSR markers from A. sativum for transferability in 5 Allium species. ► A. porrum belonging to the Allium section revealed 73.0% transferability. ► A. altaicum and A. fistulosum (other sections) showed the lowest transferability. ► These will be useful in the study of genetic relationships between Allium species.