Survey of genetic diversity in the Ecuadorian national cotton (Gossypium spp. L.) collection assessed by simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers

Key Points

• Findings indicate significant genetic diversity within the Ecuadorian cotton collection.
• SSR markers revealed 65 distinct genetic profiles among sampled Gossypium species.
• Observational analysis of the national cotton collection was conducted across various regions of Ecuador.
• This genetic information supports breeding programs, but further exploration in wild relatives is needed.