ABSTRACT
In this present study we have developed the protocol for highly purity DNA isolation from the fresh leaves of
Abelmoschus esculentus and PCR analysis for resultant DNA. Okra is quite difficult to work because of highly
acidic polysaccharides (mucilage) and polyphenols present in whole plant, mainly in leaves & fruits. A standard
protocol of Doyle & Doyle (1987) was reviewed and modified for DNA extraction from Okra tissues. Modification
involved increase the volume of DNA extracting buffer (1.5ml/sample), decrease sample volume (50-60mg), higher
salt concentration (5M) and use of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone employed, yielded a high quality DNA and was found
to suitable for PCR and RAPD analysis.