scholarly journals Molecular Characterization of Sudanese and Southern Sudanese Chicken Breeds Using mtDNA D-Loop

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles E. Wani ◽  
Ibrahim A. Yousif ◽  
Muntasir E. Ibrahim ◽  
Hassan H. Musa
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variation ◽  
Genetic Difference ◽  
Genetic Relationships ◽  
Indigenous Chicken ◽  
Commercial Strain ◽  
Pcr Product ◽  
D Loop ◽  
Chicken Breeds ◽  
Networks Analysis

The objective of this study was to assess the genetic relationships and diversity and to estimate the amount of gene flow among the five chicken populations from Sudan and South Sudan and commercial strain of egg line White Leghorn chickens. The chicken populations were genotyped using mtDNA D-loop as a molecular marker. PCR product of the mtDNA D-loop segment was 600 bp and 14 haplotypes were identified. The neighbor-joining phylogenetic tree indicated that the indigenous Sudanese chickens can be grouped into two clades, IV and IIIa only. Median joining networks analysis showed that haplotype LBB49 has the highest frequency. The hierarchal analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) showed that genetic variation within the population was 88.6% and the differentiation among the population was 11.4%. When the populations was redefined into two geographical zones, rich and poor Savanna, the results were fractioned into three genetic variations: between individuals within population 95.5%, between populations within the group 0.75%, and genetic variation between groups 3.75%. The pair wise Fst showed high genetic difference between Betwil populations and the rest with Fst ranging from 0.1492 to 0.2447. We found that there is large number of gene exchanges within the Sudanese indigenous chicken (Nm=4.622).

scholarly journals Geographic Origin and Genetic Characteristics of Japanese Indigenous Chickens Inferred from Mitochondrial D-Loop Region and Microsatellite DNA Markers

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2074
Author(s):  
Ayano Hata ◽  
Atsushi Takenouchi ◽  
Keiji Kinoshita ◽  
Momomi Hirokawa ◽  
Takeshi Igawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dna Markers ◽  
Microsatellite Dna ◽  
Genetic Relationships ◽  
Indigenous Chicken ◽  
Genetic Characteristics ◽  
Indigenous Chickens ◽  
Loop Region ◽  
Microsatellite Dna Markers ◽  
D Loop ◽  
Chicken Breeds

Japanese indigenous chickens have a long breeding history, possibly beginning 2000 years ago. Genetic characterization of Japanese indigenous chickens has been performed using mitochondrial D-loop region and microsatellite DNA markers. Their phylogenetic relationships with chickens worldwide and genetic variation within breeds have not yet been examined. In this study, the genetic characteristics of 38 Japanese indigenous chicken breeds were assessed by phylogenetic analyses of mitochondrial D-loop sequences compared with those of indigenous chicken breeds overseas. To evaluate the genetic relationships among Japanese indigenous chicken breeds, a STRUCTURE analysis was conducted using 27 microsatellite DNA markers. D-loop sequences of Japanese indigenous chickens were classified into five major haplogroups, A–E, among 15 haplogroups found in chickens worldwide. The haplogroup composition suggested that Japanese indigenous chickens originated mainly from China, with some originating from Southeast Asia. The STRUCTURE analyses revealed that Japanese indigenous chickens are genetically differentiated from chickens overseas; Japanese indigenous chicken breeds possess distinctive genetic characteristics, and Jidori breeds, which have been reared in various regions of Japan for a long time, are genetically close to each other. These results provide new insights into the history of chickens around Asia in addition to novel genetic data for the conservation of Japanese indigenous chickens.

Genomic characterization of three Vietnamese indigenous chicken varieties using mitochondrial D-loop sequences

2019 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. 833-839
Author(s):  
Son Quang Do ◽  
Lan Thi Phuong Nguyen ◽  
Thinh Hoang Nguyen ◽  
Trung Quoc Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Genetic Relationships ◽  
Diversity Indices ◽  
Fixation Index ◽  
Indigenous Chicken ◽  
Loop Region ◽  
Red Junglefowl ◽  
D Loop ◽  
Genomic Characterization

In this study, partial mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) D-loop sequences of three Vietnamese indigenous chicken varieties, including Mong Tien Phong, To, and Sau Ngon, were analyzed to access genetic diversity and the maternal lineages of origin. A 525 bp fragment of the mtDNA D-loop region was sequenced from a total of 61 chickens of the three varieties. A neighbor-joining phylogenetic tree was assembled from the haplotypes obtained and reference sequences of mtDNA D-loop sequences of Red Junglefowl and domestic chickens from National Center for Biotechnology Information database. Genetic diversity indices and analysis of molecular variance were performed. Evaluation of genetic relationships between the three varieties was carried out with pairwise fixation index (FST). In total, 16 haplotypes were identified in the chickens studied. These haplotypes were classified in three haplogroups (A, B, and E) with the majority grouped in haplogroup B and haplogroup E. All three chicken varieties studied were distributed into 2–3 haplogroups and all three haplogroups found in this study are also represented by Red Junglefowl. In conclusion, all three Vietnamese indigenous chicken varieties have likely originated from multiple maternal lineages and potentially descended from the Red Junglefowl.

Origin of Hungarian indigenous chicken breeds inferred from mitochondrial DNA D-loop sequences

2010 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 548-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Revay ◽  
N. Bodzsar ◽  
V. E. Mobegi ◽  
O. Hanotte ◽  
A. Hidas
Keyword(s):  
Mitochondrial Dna ◽  
Indigenous Chicken ◽  
D Loop ◽  
Chicken Breeds

scholarly journals Genetic diversity of three European Veratrum species revealed by Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Szeliga ◽  
Joanna Ciura ◽  
Mirosław Tyrka
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Genetic Variation ◽  
Length Polymorphism ◽  
Fragment Length ◽  
Fragment Length Polymorphism ◽  
Genetic Relationships ◽  
Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism ◽  
Veratrum Album ◽  
Metabolic Properties

Abstract Chemical and genetic characterization of Veratrum species deposited in European collections is important for genepool preservation and identification of populations with desired metabolic properties. Veratrum album, V. lobelianum and V. nigrum are native to Europe, and in Poland are ranked as rare or threatened. Genetic variation of European Veratrum species was characterized by Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) markers. The accumulation of jervine as a representative of steroidal alkaloids was measured in seeds. Distribution of 380 markers generated from eight primer combinations was useful for studying genetic relationships among and within species in the Veratrum genus and the most divergent populations were identified. Genetic variation between 12 populations of Veratrum species supports the classification of V. lobelianum as a subspecies of V. album. However, the results need further validation on extended material. A higher genetic diversity (22.3%) was observed between populations of V. nigrum as compared to V. album (14.5%). Contents of jervine allowed for discrimination of the studied Veratrum species and can be used as a potential chemotaxonomic marker. The highest jervine levels were found in V. album. V. nigrum seeds had only trace amounts and no jervine was detected in seeds of V. lobelianum.

Applications of bulking in molecular characterization of plant germplasm: a critical review

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 161-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-Bi Fu
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variation ◽  
Genetic Relationships ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Molecular Techniques ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Germplasm Identification ◽  
Plant Germplasm ◽  
Germplasm Collections

AbstractCharacterization of plant germplasm using molecular techniques is playing an increasingly important role in the management and utilization of plant genetic resources, but has its limitations in the screening of large numbers of accessions held in seed genebanks worldwide. Bulking individual plants from one accession or group to form a representative sample is a promising approach to widening the scope of a characterization, but it is not without technical problems in detecting genetic variation. This review was conducted to assess the technical pitfalls of bulking, and to evaluate the effectiveness of various bulking methods in the assessment of genetic variation and genetic relationships, and in the identification of plant germplasm. Clearly, some alleles, particularly those occurring at low frequency, may go undetected in a bulked sample, depending on the bulking methods and the molecular techniques used. As a result, genetic diversity estimates and genetic relationship inferences can be significantly biased. Germplasm identification may not be always reliable. Thus, it is imperative that the detection limit imposed by bulking be assessed for a newly initiated molecular germplasm characterization and bias be considered in interpretation of the resulting characterization data. Equally imperative is the need for continuous efforts of exploring efficient bulking procedures for the screening of large germplasm collections, particularly by the newly developed marker systems.

Identification and Analysis of Genetic Variation among Rose Cultivars Using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA

2005 ◽  
Vol 60 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 611-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuradha Mohapatra ◽  
Gyana Ranjan Rout
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variation ◽  
Rapd Markers ◽  
Genetic Relationships ◽  
Random Amplified Polymorphic Dna ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Flower Colour ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Rose Breeding

Identified germplasm is an important component for efficient and effective management of plant genetic resources. Traditionally, cultivars or species identification has relied on morphological characters like growth habit or floral morphology like flower colour and other characteristics of the plant. Studies were undertaken for identification and analysis of genetic variation within 34 rose cultivars through random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. Analysis was made by using twenty five decamer primers. Out of twenty five, ten primers were selected and used for identification and analysis of genetic relationships among 34 rose cultivars. A total of 162 distinct DNA fragments ranging from 0.1 to 3.4 kb was amplified by using 10 selected random decamer primers. The genetic similarity was evaluated on the basis of presence or absence of bands. The cluster analysis indicated that the 34 rose cultivars form 9 clusters. The first cluster consists of eight hybrid cultivars, three clusters having five cultivars each, one cluster having four cultivars, two clusters having three cultivars each and two clusters having one cultivar each. The genetic distance was very close within the cultivars. Thus, these RAPD markers have the potential for identification of clusters and characterization of genetic variation within the cultivars. This is also helpful in rose breeding programs and provides a major input into conservation biology.

Genetic characterization of six species of diplozoids (Monogenea; Diplozoidae)

Parasitology ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 123 (5) ◽  
pp. 465-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. MATEJUSOVÁ ◽  
B. KOUBKOVÁ ◽  
S. D'AMELIO ◽  
C. O. CUNNINGHAM
Keyword(s):  
Ribosomal Rna ◽  
Genetic Characterization ◽  
Genetic Relationships ◽  
Gene Array ◽  
Distinct Species ◽  
Morphological Identification ◽  
Pcr Product ◽  
Second Internal Transcribed Spacer ◽  
Eudiplozoon Nipponicum

The second internal transcribed spacer (ITS2) of the ribosomal RNA gene array of 6 species of diplozoids; Eudiplozoon nipponicum, Paradiplozoon bliccae, P. homoion, P. megan, P. pavlovskii and P. sapae, was amplified by PCR and sequenced. These sequences clearly demonstrate discrimination at the species level and confirm the validity of species determined by morphological identification. No intraspecific variation was found in the ITS2 sequences. There were no differences in the ITS2 sequences of P. homoion from populations parasitizing different host species. The length of the PCR product allowed discrimination of E. nipponicum from the Paradiplozoon species. Digestion of the amplified ITS2 fragment with enzymes AluI, HaeIII and HinfI provided useful genetic markers for species identification. The genetic relationships between diplozoids again demonstrated that E. nipponicum was the most genetically distinct species, whereas P. bliccae and P. sapae were the species most closely related. This represents the first molecular taxonomic study of these interesting parasites and demonstrates the utility of these methods for addressing questions of systematics.

scholarly journals Deciphering the Patterns of Genetic Admixture and Diversity in the Ecuadorian Creole Chicken

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Alexandra Toalombo Vargas ◽  
José Manuel León ◽  
Luis Rafael Fiallos Ortega ◽  
Amparo Martinez ◽  
Alex Arturo Villafuerte Gavilanes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Reference Data ◽  
Genetic Relationships ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Genetic Admixture ◽  
Genetic Isolation ◽  
Genetic Groups ◽  
D Loop ◽  
Structure Assessment

Latin American Creole chickens are generally not characterized; this is the case in Ecuador, where the lack of scientific information is contributing to their extinction. Here, we developed a characterization of the genetic resources of Ecuadorian chickens located in three continental agroecosystems (Pacific coastal, Andean, and Amazonian). Blood samples of 234 unrelated animals were collected in six provinces across Ecuador: Bolívar, Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Guayas, Morona Santiago, and Tungurahua, in order to perform a genetic characterization and population structure assessment using the AVIANDIV project microsatellites panel (30 loci) and D-loop sequences of mitochondrial DNA and comparing with reference data from other breeds or genetic lines. The results indicate that Ecuadorian Creole chickens are the result of the admixture of different genetic groups that occurred during the last five centuries. While the influence of South Spanish breeds is demonstrated in the colonial age, genetic relationships with other breeds (Leghorn, Spanish fighter cock) cannot be discarded. The geographical configuration of the country and extreme climate variability have influenced the genetic isolation of groups constituting a homogeneous genetic status into the whole population. This is not only a source of genetic variation, but also a critical point because genetic drift produces a loss of genetic variants.

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