Characterization of 17 novel microsatellite loci in the Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus) via 454 pyrosequencing

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jared P. Wood ◽  
Todd S. Campbell ◽  
Robert B. Page
Keyword(s):  
Microsatellite Loci ◽  
454 Pyrosequencing ◽  
Sequence Similarity ◽  
Null Alleles ◽  
The Us ◽  
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium ◽  
The City ◽  
Two Populations ◽  
Genotypic Disequilibrium

We used 454 pyrosequencing to characterize 17 novel microsatellite loci from the Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus), using samples from an invasive population in the US state of Florida. These markers were screened for variation in 40 individuals from the City of Cape Coral. Observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.18 to 0.73 (mean ± SE = 0.46 ± 0.06) and the number of alleles per locus ranged from 1 to 4 (mean ± SE = 2.5 ± 0.2). Preliminary genotyping of samples from populations in West Palm Beach and Homestead revealed two loci (Mon6andMon15) that are monomorphic in Cape Coral, but polymorphic in these other two populations. We found no statistical departures from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium or evidence of null alleles. However, there was statistical evidence for genotypic disequilibrium betweenMon1-Mon14andMon3-Mon8. BLASTn searches of NCBI’s nr/nt database identified four microsatellites containing 454 fragments that exhibit substantial sequence similarity to loci in other reptilian genomes, suggesting these markers should be prioritized by researchers interested in cross-amplification in other varanids. The resources we have developed will enable investigations of the population genetic dynamics of invasive Nile monitors in Florida and may facilitate studies within this species native range.

Characterization of 14 novel microsatellite loci in the Argentine black and white tegu (Salvator merianae) via 454 pyrosequencing

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jared P. Wood ◽  
Todd S. Campbell ◽  
Robert B. Page
Keyword(s):  
Microsatellite Loci ◽  
454 Pyrosequencing ◽  
Statistical Evidence ◽  
Null Alleles ◽  
Dade County ◽  
Native Range ◽  
Black And White ◽  
The Us ◽  
Genotypic Disequilibrium

We have developed 14 novel microsatellite loci for the Argentine black and white tegu (Salvator merianae), using samples from invasive populations from the US state of Florida. Pyrosequencing was used to identify 3154 potentially amplifiable microsatellite loci and to subsequently develop 14 informative markers. These 14 markers were screened for variation in 40 individuals from Miami-Dade County, Florida. All loci were polymorphic and contained between 2 and 4 alleles per locus (mean ± SE = 2.71 ± 0.24), with observed heterozygosity ranging from 0.00 to 0.88 (mean ± SE = 0.38 ± 0.07). Four of the loci (Teg4, Teg5, Teg17, Teg19) significantly deviated from Hardy-Weinberg proportions and three of these loci (Teg4, Teg5, Teg19) showed evidence of null alleles. In addition, there was statistical evidence for genotypic disequilibrium between Teg14 and Teg19. BLASTn searches of NCBI’s ‘nr/nt’ database using microsatellite containing 454 fragments as queries were largely uninformative; however, it is likely that some of these markers will be of utility in S. merinae’s native range.

scholarly journals Validation and characterization of thirteen microsatellite markers for queen conch, Lobatus gigas

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan K Truelove ◽  
Loong Fai Ho ◽  
Richard F Preziosi ◽  
Stephen J. Box
Keyword(s):  
Microsatellite Markers ◽  
Microsatellite Loci ◽  
Null Allele ◽  
Florida Keys ◽  
Illumina Miseq ◽  
Allele Frequencies ◽  
Null Alleles ◽  
Queen Conch ◽  
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium

We report the development and characterization of 13 novel microsatellite loci for the Caribbean queen conch, Lobatus gigas, an ecologically and commercially important marine gastropod. Paired-end sequencing was carried out on genomic DNA from a single queen conch using half a flow cell lane of an Illumina MiSeq. A total of 48 potentially amplifiable loci containing microsatellites were tested on 45 individuals from the Florida Keys and Bahamas. In total, 13 consistently amplifying and polymorphic microsatellite loci were identified. The number of alleles ranged from 4 to 26 and observed heterozygosities ranged from 0.340 to 1.00. There was no evidence of scoring error, large allele dropout, or evidence of linkage disequilibrium at any locus. Four loci deviated from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium due to moderate levels of null alleles (null allele frequencies ranged from 0.081 to 0.230). Although null alleles were detected at four microsatellite loci, the high levels of polymorphism and moderate null allele frequencies suggest that these 13 novel microsatellite markers will be useful for researchers carrying out conservation genetic studies of L. gigas.

Development and characterization of new polymorphic microsatellite loci for Trionyx triunguis (Testudines: Trionychidae) in the Mediterranean Basin

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özgür Güçlü ◽  
Salih Hakan Durmuş ◽  
Kamil Candan ◽  
Nurettin Beşer ◽  
Süheyla Türkyilmaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Microsatellite Loci ◽  
Captive Breeding ◽  
Null Alleles ◽  
Enriched Library ◽  
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium ◽  
Polymorphic Microsatellite ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Captive Breeding Programs

The Mediterranean subpopulation of T. triunguis has been listed by IUCN as critically endangered (European Reptile and Amphibian Specialist Group 1996, category CR C2A). There are very few studies for determination of distribution and population genetics of this species in the world. A total of 13 polymorphic microsatellite loci were isolated from 42 samples of T. triunguis by using biotinylated (GT)10, (CT)10, (GATA)5-enriched library. The range of observed heterozygosities was 0.000-0.833 with a mean of 0.274, and the range of expected heterozygosities was 0.081-0.607 with a mean of 0.374. It was found that four loci deviated significantly from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium after Bonferroni correction analysis. There was no evidence for large allele dropout. Null alleles may be present at ttmed-6, ttmed-8, and ttmed-9 loci, as suggested by the general excess of homozygote for most allele size classes. Designed microsatellite loci could provide a powerful tool for the population structure and conservation genetics studies of the Nile soft-shelled turtle and for captive breeding programs or to detect species illegal trade.

scholarly journals Validation and characterization of thirteen microsatellite markers for queen conch, Lobatus gigas

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan K Truelove ◽  
Loong Fai Ho ◽  
Richard F Preziosi ◽  
Stephen J. Box
Keyword(s):  
Microsatellite Markers ◽  
Microsatellite Loci ◽  
Null Allele ◽  
Florida Keys ◽  
Illumina Miseq ◽  
Allele Frequencies ◽  
Null Alleles ◽  
Queen Conch ◽  
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium

We report the development and characterization of 13 novel microsatellite loci for the Caribbean queen conch, Lobatus gigas, an ecologically and commercially important marine gastropod. Paired-end sequencing was carried out on genomic DNA from a single queen conch using half a flow cell lane of an Illumina MiSeq. A total of 48 potentially amplifiable loci containing microsatellites were tested on 45 individuals from the Florida Keys and Bahamas. In total, 13 consistently amplifying and polymorphic microsatellite loci were identified. The number of alleles ranged from 4 to 26 and observed heterozygosities ranged from 0.340 to 1.00. There was no evidence of scoring error, large allele dropout, or evidence of linkage disequilibrium at any locus. Four loci deviated from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium due to moderate levels of null alleles (null allele frequencies ranged from 0.081 to 0.230). Although null alleles were detected at four microsatellite loci, the high levels of polymorphism and moderate null allele frequencies suggest that these 13 novel microsatellite markers will be useful for researchers carrying out conservation genetic studies of L. gigas.

scholarly journals Development and characterization of 26 novel microsatellite loci for the trochid gastropodGibbula divaricata(Linnaeus, 1758), using IlluminaMiSeqnext generation sequencing technology

PeerJ ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. e1789 ◽  
Author(s):  
Violeta López-Márquez ◽  
Ricardo García-Jiménez ◽  
José Templado ◽  
Annie Machordom
Keyword(s):  
Microsatellite Loci ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Illumina Miseq ◽  
Null Alleles ◽  
Sequencing Technology ◽  
Sympatric Distribution ◽  
Biogeographic Patterns ◽  
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium ◽  
Significant Linkage

In the present study we used the high-throughput sequencing technology Illumina MiSeq to develop 26 polymorphic microsatellite loci for the marine snailGibbula divaricata. Four to 32 alleles were detected per locus across 30 samples analyzed. Observed and expected heterozygosities ranged from 0.130 to 0.933 and from 0.294 to 0.956, respectively. No significant linkage disequilibrium existed. Seven loci deviated from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium that could not totally be explained by the presence of null alleles. Sympatric distribution with other species of the genusGibbula, asG. rarilineataandG. varia, lead us to test the cross utility of the developed markers in these two species, which could be useful to test common biogeographic patterns or potential hybridization phenomena, since morphological intermediate specimens were found.

Characterization of nine microsatellite loci from the endangered southern brown bandicoot (Isoodon obesulus) using 454 pyrosequencing

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
You Li ◽  
Melanie L. Lancaster ◽  
Steven J. B. Cooper ◽  
Jasmin G. Packer ◽  
Susan M. Carthew
Keyword(s):  
Microsatellite Loci ◽  
454 Pyrosequencing

scholarly journals Deviation from Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium, and temporal instability in allele frequencies at microsatellite loci in a local population of Atlantic cod

2005 ◽  
Vol 62 (8) ◽  
pp. 1588-1596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sten Karlsson ◽  
Jarle Mork
Keyword(s):  
Microsatellite Loci ◽  
Atlantic Cod ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Allele Frequencies ◽  
Null Alleles ◽  
P Value ◽  
Patchy Distribution ◽  
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium ◽  
The One ◽  
Weinberg Expectation

Abstract A total of 1455 spawning cod, sampled from a local spawning area in Trondheimsfjord (Norway) between 1985 and 2002, was screened at the microsatellite loci Gmo132 and Gmo2. Samples from 15 spawning years comprising 29 consecutive cohorts were analysed. At the Gmo132 locus, but not at Gmo2, allele frequencies varied significantly among sampling years as well as cohorts, corresponding to FST-values of 0.004 and 0.006, respectively. Both loci showed examples of significant deviations from Hardy–Weinberg expectation within sampling years as well as cohorts, manifested as deficiencies of heterozygotes. Combining the p-values from the single tests (Fisher's method) revealed an overall significant p-value for deviation from the Hardy–Weinberg expectations at Gmo132 but not at Gmo2. Trend tests showed significant HW deficiencies at both loci for annual samples but not for cohorts. Possible reasons for the deficiencies were discussed; inter alia the existence of null alleles, or a form of pseudo Wahlund effect due to a patchy distribution of habitats for settling O-group cod in the Trondheimsfjord. It was noted that there might be a relationship between the relatively high temporal within-population variability of allele frequencies at Gmo132 and the fact that among microsatellite loci studied so far, Gmo132 is the one that usually shows the highest genetic differentiation geographically in cod.

Isolation and characterization of 15 tetranucleotide microsatellite loci in the desert iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis, Baird and Girard) by 454 pyrosequencing

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 719-721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania Valdivia Carrillo ◽  
O. Adrián Lozano Garza ◽  
Francisco J. García de León ◽  
María Carmen Blázquez
Keyword(s):  
Microsatellite Loci ◽  
454 Pyrosequencing ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Dipsosaurus Dorsalis

scholarly journals Isolation and Characterization of Polymorphic Microsatellite loci from the Invasive Worm Branchiomma luctuosum (Grube, 1870) (Annelida: Sabellidae)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávia Ariany Belato ◽  
Elisa Maria Costa-Paiva ◽  
Paulo Cesar Paiva ◽  
Anderson Vilasboa
Keyword(s):  
Null Alleles ◽  
Anthropogenic Activity ◽  
Brazilian Coast ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium ◽  
Polymorphic Microsatellite ◽  
High Level ◽  
Activity Areas

Introduction of exotic species in new areas through anthropic action is one of the major problems that can affect biodiversity. Branchiomma luctuosum is known for its highly invasive potential and the actual occurrence of species commonly associated with port activity areas is an extra evidence that this anthropogenic activity should not be underestimated. In order to develop suitable molecular markers for future studies on colonization routes and population dynamics of the invading individuals of B. luctuosum, nine highly polymorphic microsatellite loci were isolated and their polymorphism levels were evaluated. These loci showed a range of number of alleles per locus from five to ten and all loci had a high level of genetic diversity, and exhibited significant heterozygote deficiencies probably due to the presence of null alleles. Significant deviations from the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium were detected at several loci and most of them were related to a heterozygous deficit. Heterozygous deficiency can be expected in this case due to the biology and history of this invasive species, in relation to its recent introduction in Brazilian coast and possible action of multiple introductory events.

scholarly journals Isolation and Characterization of Polymorphic Microsatellite loci from the Invasive Worm Branchiomma luctuosum (Grube, 1870) (Annelida: Sabellidae)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávia Ariany Belato ◽  
Elisa Costa-Paiva ◽  
Anderson Vilasboa
Keyword(s):  
Null Alleles ◽  
Anthropogenic Activity ◽  
Brazilian Coast ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium ◽  
Polymorphic Microsatellite ◽  
High Level ◽  
Activity Areas

Introduction of exotic species in new areas through anthropic action is one of the major problems that can affect biodiversity. Branchiomma luctuosum is known for its highly invasive potential and the actual occurrence of species commonly associated with port activity areas is an extra evidence that this anthropogenic activity should not be underestimated. In order to develop suitable molecular markers for future studies on colonization routes and population dynamics of the invading individuals of B. luctuosum, nine highly polymorphic microsatellite loci were isolated and their polymorphism levels were evaluated. These loci showed a range of number of alleles per locus from five to ten and all loci had a high level of genetic diversity, and exhibited significant heterozygote deficiencies probably due to the presence of null alleles. Significant deviations from the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium were detected at several loci and most of them were related to a heterozygous deficit. Heterozygous deficiency can be expected in this case due to the biology and history of this invasive species, in relation to its recent introduction in Brazilian coast and possible action of multiple introductory events.

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