What are the applications of restriction fragment length polymorphism (RELP) technique?

RFLP has a wide range of applications in a variety of settings. It can be used to:  

• Identify the source of a DNA sample in forensic applications such as criminal investigations or paternity tests
• Detect mutations in order to determine an individual’s disease status
• Characterize genetic diversity or breeding patterns in animal populations
• Measure recombination rates in the loci between restriction sites
• Map genomes to identify and differentiate organisms