Identification of some Variety of Plum varieties ( Prunus domestica) using SRAP markers in Duhok region- Kurdistan\ Iraq

Plums (Prunus spp.) are economically significant fruit crops with a wide genetic diversity that influences fruitquality, disease resistance, and adaptability. Traditional classification methods based on morphology can beunreliable due to environmental influences. Molecular markers, particularly Sequence-Related AmplifiedPolymorphism (SRAP), offer a more precise approach to assessing genetic variation. This study aims to evaluatethe genetic diversity and relationships among selected plum varieties using SRAP markers. The findings will aidin breeding program development, germplasm conservation, and the identification of suitable parent lines forhybridization. Methods. SRAP markers were applied to analyze the genetic distance among different plumvarieties