Martin-Clemente, JuanPereira, Maria J.Perez-Ruiz, César2011-01-182011-01-182001MARTÍN-CLEMENTE, J., M.J. PEREIRA & C. PEREZ-RUIZ, (2001). DNA extraction from leaves of Vaccinium cylindraceum SMITH (Ericaceae). The use of RAPD markers to detect genetic variation. Preliminary results. “Arquipélago. Life and Marine Sciences”, Supl. 2(B): 105-109.0873-4704http://hdl.handle.net/10400.3/834Vaccinium cylindraceum Smith is an endemic Ericaceae from Azores archipelago. This species is being produced by seed germination, micropropagation and stem cuttings. The produced plants are then reintroduced in their natural but disturbed environment and used to repopulate protected areas meanwhile infested with more or less invasive exotic flora. In order to protect the genetic variability within the species, a study of genetic variation between and within populations from different islands was started. DNA extraction was achieved on fresh, dried and criopreserved leaves and the First results using the PCR technique are also presented.engDNA ExtractionGeneticVaccinium cylindraceum Smith (Ericacaeae)Azores Archipelagojournal article