Isolation and characterization of 12 microsatellite loci from Maackia fauriei (Fabaceae), a large tree endemic to Jeju Island

The high endemism and unique vegetation of Jeju Island are threatened by anthropogenic disturbances and climate change. Restricted to Jeju Island, the deciduous broadleaf tree, Maackia fauriei is an endemic, vulnerable species. We developed 12 microsatellite markers as an effective molecular tool in assessing genetic diversity and tested them in 33 individuals from a local population. Loci had 3–20 alleles each, with observed and expected heterozygosities ranging from 0.394 to 0.909 and from 0.621 to 0.903, respectively. These markers will be valuable for establishing conservation strategies for M. fauriei on Jeju Island.