What is the difference between AFLP, RFLP and RAPD markers

  

Feature	AFLP	RFLP	RAPD
Full Name	Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism	Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism	Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA
Technique	PCR-based	Gel Electrophoresis	PCR-based
Enzyme Requirement	None	Restriction Enzymes	None
Primers	Specific Primers (usually 2)	Primers designed to flank restriction sites	Random Primers
Target DNA	Whole Genome	Specific Loci	Random Regions of the Genome
Resolution	High	Medium	Low
Reproducibility	High	High	Low
Information Content	High	High	Low
Sensitivity	High	Medium	Low
Cost	Moderate to High	Moderate to Low	Low
Applications	Genetic Mapping, Diversity Assessment, Genome Analysis	Genetic Mapping, Identification of Variants, Cloning	Genetic Fingerprinting, Population Genetics, Taxonomy