Next‐generation metrics for monitoring genetic erosion within populations of conservation concern
Genetic erosion is a major threat to biodiversity because it can reduce fitness and ultimately
contribute to the extinction of populations. Here, we explore the use of quantitative metrics to …
contribute to the extinction of populations. Here, we explore the use of quantitative metrics to …
An empirical comparison of population genetic analyses using microsatellite and SNP data for a species of conservation concern
Background Use of genomic tools to characterize wildlife populations has increased in
recent years. In the past, genetic characterization has been accomplished with more …
recent years. In the past, genetic characterization has been accomplished with more …
Applications of microsatellites and single nucleotide polymorphisms for the genetic characterization of cattle and small ruminants: An overview
The status of genetic diversity, adaptation to climate change or the identification of genes
associated with traits of interest in livestock populations has been a major concern for …
associated with traits of interest in livestock populations has been a major concern for …
Genetic diversity and subdivision of 57 European and Middle‐Eastern sheep breeds
The population structure and genetic diversity of 57 European and Middle Eastern marginal
and cosmopolitan sheep breeds from 15 countries were analysed by ty** 31 microsatellite …
and cosmopolitan sheep breeds from 15 countries were analysed by ty** 31 microsatellite …
Molecular characterization of breeds and its use in conservation
The conservation of farm animal resources is important for co** with future breeding
needs and for facilitating the sustainable use of marginal areas. The increasing availability …
needs and for facilitating the sustainable use of marginal areas. The increasing availability …
Comparison of the effectiveness of microsatellites and SNP panels for genetic identification, traceability and assessment of parentage in an inbred Angus herd
ME Fernández, DE Goszczynski, JP Lirón… - … and molecular biology, 2013 - SciELO Brasil
During the last decade, microsatellites (short tandem repeats or STRs) have been
successfully used for animal genetic identification, traceability and paternity, although in …
successfully used for animal genetic identification, traceability and paternity, although in …
Whole genome re-sequencing reveals recent signatures of selection in three strains of farmed Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Nile tilapia belongs to the second most cultivated group of fish in the world, mainly because
of its favorable characteristics for production. Genetic improvement programs and …
of its favorable characteristics for production. Genetic improvement programs and …
Comparing genomic signatures of domestication in two Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) populations with different geographical origins
Selective breeding and genetic improvement have left detectable signatures on the
genomes of domestic species. The elucidation of such signatures is fundamental for …
genomes of domestic species. The elucidation of such signatures is fundamental for …
Genomic characterization of Pinzgau cattle: genetic conservation and breeding perspectives
V Kukučková, N Moravčíková, M Ferenčaković… - Conservation …, 2017 - Springer
A genome-wide scan of Slovak Pinzgau cattle was prepared for the first time in order to
estimate their genetic diversity at a more detailed level compared to previously published …
estimate their genetic diversity at a more detailed level compared to previously published …
[HTML][HTML] Genetic characterization of local Italian breeds of chickens undergoing in situ conservation
E Zanetti, M De Marchi, C Dalvit, M Cassandro - Poultry Science, 2010 - Elsevier
The objectives of this study were to determine genetic variation and to analyze population
structure of 6 Italian local chicken breeds involved in a conservation program. Twenty …
structure of 6 Italian local chicken breeds involved in a conservation program. Twenty …