Diversity Arrays Technology
Encyclopedia
Diversity Arrays Technology (DArT) is the name of a technology used in molecular genetics
to develop sequence markers for genotyping
and other genetic
analysis.
DArT is based on microarray
hybridizations that detect the presence versus absence of individual fragments in genomic representations. The technology has significant advantages over other array based Single-nucleotide polymorphism detection technologies in the analysis of polyploid plants.
Molecular genetics
Molecular genetics is the field of biology and genetics that studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level. The field studies how the genes are transferred from generation to generation. Molecular genetics employs the methods of genetics and molecular biology...
to develop sequence markers for genotyping
Genotyping
Genotyping is the process of determining differences in the genetic make-up of an individual by examining the individual's DNA sequence using biological assays and comparing it to another individual's sequence or a reference sequence. It reveals the alleles an individual has inherited from their...
and other genetic
Genetics
Genetics , a discipline of biology, is the science of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms....
analysis.
DArT is based on microarray
Microarray
A microarray is a multiplex lab-on-a-chip. It is a 2D array on a solid substrate that assays large amounts of biological material using high-throughput screening methods.Types of microarrays include:...
hybridizations that detect the presence versus absence of individual fragments in genomic representations. The technology has significant advantages over other array based Single-nucleotide polymorphism detection technologies in the analysis of polyploid plants.