In this study,the optimal parameter of each factor in ISSR molecular marker system of buffalograss (Buchloe dactyloides)was explored based on L9 (34 )orthogonal test. Factors including Taq PCR Mix,primers,the amount of primer and template DNA,primer annealing temperature were examined. The optimal 10 μL system was 5. 0 μL Mix,40 ng DNA template,0. 6 μL primer(1. 0 μmol/L)and ddH2O complement. The best amplification condition was pre‐denaturation for 3 min at 94 ℃,34 cycles of denaturation at 94 ℃ for 30 s,annealing at 48 ℃ for 30 s,and extension at 72 ℃ for 10min,followed by extension at 72 ℃ for 10 min and stored at 4 ℃. The results of ge‐ netic diversity of 39 collected samples showed that all of them were divided into two groups by UPGMA cluster, among which No. 21 had the closest genetic relationship with the target female B. dactyloides of Tianjin Binhai Inter‐ national Airport. The germplasm No. 21 could be used as the basis for subsequent propagation. In this study,ISSR system exploration and optimization and genetic diversity analysis provided a basis for the genetic diversity analysis of buffalograss.