An Evaluation of the Genetic Structure of Geese Maintained in Poland on the Basis of Microsatellite Markers

The aim of this study was to evaluate the genetic variability of the White Kołuda® goose and 12 conservative flocks: Kielecka, Podkarpacka, Garbonosa, Pomerian, Rypinska, Landes, Lubelska, Suwalska, Kartuska, Romanska, Slowacka, and Kubanska, maintained in Poland using microsatellite data. The genetic diversity of geese kept in Poland remains poorly analyzed at the molecular level. In total 392 samples were examined with the usage of 15 microsatellite markers. 119 alleles were identified and the number of alleles per locus ranged from 1 to 13. The highest number of alleles was observed in TTUCG5 (16) and the lowest in CAUD-G007 (2), while CKW47 was monomorphic. The lowest value of expected heterozygosity (He) was observed in Landes, while the highest in Romanska. Similarly, the observed heterozygosity (Ho) was the lowest in Landes but the highest in Kartuska. The polymorphism information content (PIC) indicates loci TTUCG5 as the most valuable microsatellite marker among those examined. The Structure software was used for the first time to identify goose populations, revealing high admixture between breeds and their close genetic propinquity. Moreover, the presented panel of microsatellite markers remained polymorphic and is useful for population studies of geese and assessment of genetic diversity.

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Genetic Diversity of Cambuci (Campomanesia Phaea) Revealed by Microsatellite Markers

10.21203/rs.3.rs-669769/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Rafael Oliveira Moreira ◽

Eduardo de Andrade Bressan ◽

Horst Bremer Neto ◽

Angelo Pedro Jacomino ◽

Antonio Figueira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Genetic Structure ◽

Microsatellite Markers ◽

Native Species ◽

Genetic Parameters ◽

Genomic Library ◽

Conservation Strategies ◽

Paulo State ◽

Allele Number ◽

Expected Heterozygosity

Abstract Campomanesia phaea (Myrtaceae), known as cambuci, is a native species from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest with great potential to be developed as a new fruit crop. Microsatellite markers were developed for cambuci to characterize the genetic diversity and to investigate the genetic structure of a group of accessions originally collected at the presumed center of diversity of the species. The work involved the collection of 145 accessions from five regional groups (Juquitiba, Paraibuna, Mogi das Cruzes, Ribeirão Pires, and Salesópolis) in São Paulo state, Brazil. Fourteen loci were identified in an enriched genomic library developed from one of these accessions. Six out of 14 loci revealed to be polymorphic, disclosing 26 alleles. Based on the allele frequencies, the calculated genetic parameters of the five groups indicated an average allele number per loci (A) of 3.83, with the expected heterozygosity (He) of 0.57 and the observed heterozygosity (Ho) of 0.54. The analysis of the genetic structure indicated that most of the genetic diversity is found within each population (HS = 0.57), whereas the genetic diversity among populations was low (GST = 0.19). The genetic diversity parameter of Nei was considered low for the cambuci analyzed populations, with no evidence of inbreeding. Based on Darwin analysis, we chose 18 accessions from the five regional populations to compose a core collection that includes most of the genetic diversity found in this study. Our findings may contribute to define better conservation strategies and genetic breeding approaches for this native species in Brazil.

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Transferability and Characterization of Microsatellite Markers from Byrsonima Cydoniifolia A. Juss. (MALPIGHIACEAE) in Seven Related Taxa from Cerrado Biome Reveal Genetic Relationships

10.21203/rs.3.rs-238340/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Vanessa Bernardes ◽

Devanir M. Murakami ◽

Nair Bizão ◽

Tamara N. Souza ◽

Marcos J. da Silva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Microsatellite Markers ◽

Genetic Divergence ◽

High Efficiency ◽

Population Studies ◽

Genetic Relationships ◽

Species Occurrence ◽

Genetic Population ◽

Expected Heterozygosity

Abstract Byrsonima Rich. is one of the largest genera of the Malpighiaceae family, with 97 species occurrence in Brazil. In this study, 17 microsatellite markers previously developed and characterized in Byrsonima cydoniifolia A. Juss. were tested for seven related taxa. All species tested here are native to Brazil, and of these species four are endemic. Cross-amplification as successfully optimized with high efficiency for all species. Microsatellite markers panels ranged from 11 (64,8%) transfered markers in B. viminifolia to 6 (35.2%) in B. umbellata. All loci were genotyped for 16 individuals of each species, except for B. viminifolia (14 individuals), then the polymorphic loci were characterized. The total number of alleles per locus across tested species ranged from 5 (B. linearifolia) to 8 (B. subterranea) alleles. B. umbellata showed lower values of observed and expected heterozygosity (Ho = 0.312; He = 0.436) and B. subterranea presented the highest values (Ho = 0.687; He = 0.778). A greater number of microsatellite markers should be developed for B. umbellata, once that the markers set transferred is reasonably informative, due to the greatest genetic divergence between species. The microsatellite marker panels transferred to the species B. intermedia, B. verbascifolia, B. laxiflora, B. subterranea, B. viminifolia and B. linearifolia are very informative, with a high combined probability of exclusion of paternity (Q ≥ 0.976) and the low combined probability of identity (I ≤ 9.91x10− 6), potentially suitable for future genetic-population studies, supporting strategies for maintaining the genetic diversity and for exploration of Byrsonima species as genetic resources.

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Assessment of genetic diversity and differentiation of two major camel ecotypes (<i>Camelus dromedarius</i>) in Sudan using microsatellite markers

Archives Animal Breeding ◽

10.5194/aab-58-269-2015 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 58 (2) ◽

pp. 269-275 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

M. Eltanany ◽

O. Elfaroug Sidahmed ◽

O. Distl

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Cluster Analysis ◽

Microsatellite Markers ◽

Inbreeding Coefficient ◽

Mean Values ◽

Significant Differentiation ◽

Expected Heterozygosity ◽

Admixed Population ◽

Relationship Of ◽

First Time

Abstract. Although Sudan has the second largest camel population in Africa, it has not yet been genetically differentiated. The present study was undertaken to evaluate, for the first time, the genetic diversity and relationship of two major camel ecotypes representing the eastern (Butana) and western (Darfur) regions of Sudan using 12 microsatellite markers. A total of 107 samples of study ecotypes were investigated displaying high mean values of genetic diversity (mean number of alleles: 11.5 ± 1.45; polymorphism information content: 0.67 ± 0.04; observed heterozygosity: 0.69 ± 0.05; expected heterozygosity: 0.72 ± 0.04). The global inbreeding coefficient (FIT = 0.041 ± 0.03, P > 0.05) was attributed to substantial and non-significant within-population inbreeding (FIS = 0.034 ± 0.03) and scarce but highly significant differentiation between ecotypes (FST = 0.008 ± 0.00; P < 0.0001). Multivariate analysis indicated a historical intermixing between different genealogical lineages making up the current admixed gene pool of the geographically divergent ecotypes. Consistent with this, STRUCTURE cluster analysis showed these ecotypes to be one mosaic admixed population. The results showed abundant genetic diversity within Sudanese dromedaries. Our study indicates that the two Sudanese camel ecotypes (Butana and Darfur) appear as an admixture of two geographical branches and do not support the contemporary division of Sudanese dromedaries into their respective socio-ethno-geography.

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Genetic structure of nine horse populations

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis ◽

10.11118/actaun200856020057 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 56 (2) ◽

pp. 57-60

Author(s):

Monika Burócziová ◽

J. Říha ◽

R. Židek ◽

J. Trandžík ◽

D. Jakabová

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Genetic Structure ◽

Genetic Distance ◽

International Society ◽

Polymorphism Information Content ◽

Slovak Republic ◽

Microsatellites Markers ◽

Expected Heterozygosity ◽

History Of ◽

Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium

In the present study was estimate the genetic diversity and relationships among nine horses breeds in Czech and Slovak Republic.In conclusion, the main objective of study was to show the level of genetic distance among the horse breeds with different history of breeding of each country. Furthermore, it should be clarified whether these populations and subpopulations are distinct enough from each other to justify defining separate breeds. This research concerns the variability of microsatellite markers in genotypes of horse. We compared the genetic diversity and distance among nine horse breeds Czech and Slovak Warmblood both of Czech origin, Slovak Warmblood of Slovak origin, Hucul, Hafling, Furioso, Noriker, Silesian Noriker and Bohemian-Moravian Belgian Horse.In total, 932 animals were genotyped for 17 microsatellites markers (AHT4, AHT5, ASB2, HMS3, HMS6, HMS7, HTG4, HTG10, VHL20, HTG6, HMS2, HTG7, ASB17, ASB23, CA425, HMS1, LEX3) recommended by the International Society of Animal Genetics.In the different population size, the allele frequencies, observed and expected heterozygosity, test for deviations from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and Polymorphism information content have been calculated for each breed. We analyzed genetic distance and diversity among them on the base of the dataset of highly polymorphic set of microsatellites representing all autozomes using set of PowerMarker v3.25 analysis tools and Structure 2.2. programme for results comparison.

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Genetic variability of sheep populations of Saudi Arabia using microsatellite markers

Indian Journal of Animal Research ◽

10.18805/ijar.b-775 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Ahmed H. Mahmoud ◽

Faisal M. Abou Tarboush ◽

Ahmed Rady ◽

Khalid M. Al-Anaz Mohammad Abul Farah ◽

Osama B. Mohammed

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Genetic Variability ◽

Microsatellite Markers ◽

Population Differentiation ◽

Genomic Dna ◽

Mean Value ◽

Weinberg Equilibrium ◽

Expected Heterozygosity ◽

Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium

The present study was conducted to know the genetic diversity of three Saudi sheep populations; Naeimi (NM), Herri (H) and Najdi (NJ). Genomic DNA was extracted from 156 animals of sheep comprising 47 Naeimi, 47 Herri and 62 Najdi breeds using 18 microsatellite markers. A total of 212 alleles were generated with a mean value of 11.80 alleles per locus, with a range of observed and expected heterozygosity of 0.505 to 0.875 and 0.595 to 0.854, respectively. Eleven of the microsatellites loci studied in NM, three loci in H and fifteen loci in NJ were observed to be deviated from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. The fixation genetic indices (Fst) among the three sheep populations were very low, ranging from 0.017 (between NJ and H) to 0.033 (between NJ and NM), indicating low population differentiation among the three sheep populations studied. The present study showed that the microsatellite markers are powerful tool in determining genetic diversity among sheep populations.

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Genetic diversity and population structure of date palms (Phoenix dactylifera L.) in Ethiopia using microsatellite markers

Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology ◽

10.1186/s43141-021-00168-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Workia Ahmed ◽

Tileye Feyissa ◽

Kassahun Tesfaye ◽

Sumaira Farrakh

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Population Structure ◽

Microsatellite Markers ◽

Information Content ◽

Date Palm ◽

Polymorphic Information Content ◽

Phoenix Dactylifera ◽

Mean Value ◽

Date Palms ◽

Expected Heterozygosity

Abstract Background Date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is a perennial monocotyledonous plant belonging to the Arecaceae family, a special plant with extraordinary nature that gives eminent contributions in agricultural sustainability and huge socio-economic value in many countries of the world including Ethiopia. Evaluation of genetic diversity across date palms at DNA level is very important for breeding and conservation. The result of this study could help to design for genetic improvement and develop germplasm introduction programmes of date palms mainly in Ethiopia. Results In this study, 124 date palm genotypes were collected, and 10 polymorphic microsatellite markers were used. Among 10 microsatellites, MPdCIR085 and MPdCIR093 loci showed the highest value of observed and expected heterozygosity, maximum number of alleles, and highest polymorphic information content values. A total of 112 number of alleles were found, and the mean number of major allele frequency was 0.26, with numbers ranging from 0.155 (MPdCIR085) to 0.374 (MPdCIR016); effective number of alleles with a mean value of 6.61, private alleles ranged from 0.0 to 0.65; observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.355 to 0.726; expected heterozygosity varied from 0.669 to 0.906, polymorphic information content with a mean value of 0.809; fixation index individuals relative to subpopulations ranged from 0.028 for locus MPdCIR032 to 0.548 for locus MPdCIR025, while subpopulations relative to total population value ranged from − 0.007 (MPdCIR070) to 0.891 (MPdCIR015). All nine accesstions, neighbour-joining clustering analysis, based on dissimilarity coefficient values were grouped into five major categories; in population STRUCTURE analysis at highest K value, three groups were formed, whereas DAPC separated date palm genotypes into eight clusters using the first two linear discriminants. Principal coordinate analysis was explained, with a 17.33% total of variation in all populations. Generally, the result of this study revealed the presence of allele variations and high heterozygosity (> 0.7) in date palm genotypes. Conclusions Microsatellites (SSR) are one of the most preferable molecular markers for the study of genetic diversity and population structure of plants. In this study, we found the presence of genetic variations of date palm genotypes in Ethiopia; therefore, these genetic variations of date palms is important for crop improvement and conservation programmes; also, it will be used as sources of information to national and international genbanks.

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Microsatellite-Based Genetic Structure and Hybrid Detection in Alpacas Bred in Poland

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani11082193 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (8) ◽

pp. 2193

Author(s):

Angelika Podbielska ◽

Katarzyna Piórkowska ◽

Tomasz Szmatoła

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Microsatellite Markers ◽

First Generation ◽

Expected Heterozygosity ◽

Hybrid Detection ◽

Average Coefficient ◽

Mixed Origin ◽

Generation Hybrid

This study aimed to characterize the population structure and genetic diversity of alpacas maintained in Poland using 17 microsatellite markers recommended by the International Society for Animal Genetics. The classification of llamas, alpacas, and hybrids of both based on phenotype is often difficult due to long-term admixture. Our results showed that microsatellite markers can distinguish alpacas from llamas and provide information about the level of admixture of one species in another. Alpacas admixed with llamas constituted 8.8% of the tested individuals, with the first-generation hybrid displaying only 7.4% of llama admixture. The results showed that Poland hosts a high alpaca genetic diversity as a consequence of their mixed origin. More than 200 different alleles were identified and the average observed heterozygosity and expected heterozygosity values were 0.745 and 0.768, respectively, the average coefficient of inbreeding was 0.034, and the average polymorphism information content value was 0.741. The probability of exclusion for one parent was estimated at 0.99995 and for two parents at 0.99999.

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GENOMIC DETERMINATION OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FATHER LINES OF SLOVAK PINZGAU COWS

AGROFOR ◽

10.7251/agreng1603110k ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Veronika KUKUČKOVÁ ◽

Nina MORAVČÍKOVÁ ◽

Radovan KASARDA

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Genetic Structure ◽

The State ◽

Most Probable Number ◽

Pedigree Data ◽

Probable Number ◽

Expected Heterozygosity ◽

High Level ◽

The Bayesian Approach

The aim of this study was to assess genetic structure of Slovak Pinzgau populationbased on polymorphism at molecular markers using statistical methods. Femaleoffspring of 12 most frequently used bulls in Slovak Pinzgau breeding programmewere investigated. Pinzgau cattle were found to have a high level of diversity,supported by the number of alleles observed across loci (average 5.31, range 2-11)and by the high within-breed expected heterozygosity (average 0.66, range 0.64-0.73). The state of genetic diversity is satisfying and standard for local populations.Detection of 12 possible subpopulation structures provided us with detailedinformation of the genetic structure. The Bayesian approach was applied, detectingthree, as the most probable number of clusters. The similarity of eachsubpopulation using microsatellites was confirmed also by high-throughputmolecular data. The observed inbreeding (FROH=2.3%) was higher than thatexpected based on pedigree data (FPED=0.4%) due to the limited number ofavailable generations in pedigree data. One of the most important steps indevelopment of efficient autochthonous breed protection programs ischaracterization of genetic variability and assessment of the population structure.The chosen set of microsatellites confirmed the suitability in determination of thesubpopulations of Pinzgau cattle in Slovakia. The state of genetic diversity at moredetailed level was successfully performed using bovineSNP50 BeadChip.

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Uncovering Olive Biodiversity through Analysis of Floral and Fruiting Biology and Assessment of Genetic Diversity of 120 Italian Cultivars with Minor or Marginal Diffusion

Biology ◽

10.3390/biology8030062 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 62 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lombardo ◽

Fila ◽

Lombardo ◽

Epifani ◽

III ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Genetic Variability ◽

Fruit Set ◽

Climatic Conditions ◽

Considerable Variability ◽

Almost All ◽

First Time ◽

Homogeneous Data ◽

Modest Effect

The primary impetus behind this research was to provide a boost to the characterization of the Italian olive biodiversity by acquiring reliable and homogeneous data over the course of an eight-year trial on the floral and fruiting biology of 120 molecularly analyzed cultivars, most of which have either low or very low diffusion. The obtained data highlighted a considerable variability to almost all of the analyzed parameters, which given the uniformity of environment and crop management was indicative of a large genetic variability in the accessions under observation, as confirmed through the molecular analysis. Several cases of synonymy were reported for the first time, even among plants cultivated in different regions, whilst all of the varieties examined, with only one exception, showed very low percentages of self-fruit-set, indicating a need for the employment of suitable pollinator plants. Eventually, a fitted model allowed us to evaluate the clear effects of the thermal values on blossoming, particularly in the months of March and April, whereas the climatic conditions during the flowering time had only a modest effect on its duration.

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Genetic structure and diversity among individuals of Copaifera langsdorffii Desf. from Mato Grosso, Brazilian Amazon, using ISSR markers

Research Society and Development ◽

10.33448/rsd-v10i16.23025 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (16) ◽

pp. e187101623025

Author(s):

Daniele Paula Maltezo ◽

Julliane Dutra Medeiros ◽

Ana Aparecida Bandini Rossi

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Genetic Structure ◽

Genetic Variability ◽

Polymorphic Information Content ◽

Issr Markers ◽

Group Method ◽

Mato Grosso ◽

Copaifera Langsdorffii ◽

Genetic Structure And Diversity ◽

Issr Primers

The Amazon is the largest tropical forest in the world and is home to around 20% of all the biodiversity on the planet, among the species present in the Amazon is Copaifera langsdorffii, exploited mainly for the extraction of oil-resin and wood, often in ways incorrect, which can cause the loss of genetic variability. The aim of this study was to evaluate the genetic structure and diversity among individuals of C. langsdorffii located in Mato Grosso, Brazil, using ISSR markers. We sampled leaves from 27 adult individuals of C. langsdorffii, whose total genomic DNA was extracted. A total of 12 ISSR primers were used for the molecular characterization of the individuals. A grouping analysis was performed using the unweighted pair group method, Bayesian analysis and characterized by the genetic diversity. The genetic diversity among and within the groups was demonstrated by the AMOVA. As a result, 106 fragments were amplified and 98.11% were polymorphic. The polymorphic information content of each primer ranged from 0.45 to 0.81. The dendrogram showed the formation of 4 distinct groups. The greatest genetic variability is found within the groups and not between them. The percentage of polymorphism, genetic dissimilarity values and genetic diversity indexes indicate that there is high genetic variability among Copaifera langsdorffii individuals, suggesting that ISSR primers were efficient in detecting polymorphism in this species and that the individuals have potential for compose programs aimed at the preservation of the species and the ability to integrate germplasm banks.

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