scholarly journals Life histories predict genetic diversity and population structure within three species of octopus targeted by small-scale fisheries in Northwest Mexico

PeerJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. e4295 ◽  
Author(s):  
José F. Domínguez-Contreras ◽  
Adrian Munguia-Vega ◽  
Bertha P. Ceballos-Vázquez ◽  
Marcial Arellano-Martínez ◽  
Francisco J. García-Rodríguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
Population Size ◽  
Life Histories ◽  
Fishery Management ◽  
The Other ◽  
Effective Population ◽  
Northwest Mexico ◽  
Dispersal Potential ◽  
Planktonic Phase

The fishery for octopus in Northwest Mexico has increased to over 2,000 tons annually, but to date the specific composition of the catch has been ignored. With at least three main species targeted by artisanal fisheries in the region with distinct life histories, the lack of basic biological information about the distribution, metapopulation size and structure of each species could impede effective fisheries management to avoid overexploitation. We tested if different life histories of three species of octopus could help predict observed patterns of genetic diversity, population dynamics, structure and connectivity and how this information could be relevant to the sustainable management of the fishery. We sequenced two mitochondrial genes and genotyped seven nuclear microsatellite loci to identify the distribution of each species in 20 locations from the Gulf of California and the west coast of the Baja California peninsula. We tested five hypotheses derived from population genetic theory based on differences in the fecundity and dispersal potential for each species. We discovered that Octopus bimaculoides with low fecundity and direct development (without a planktonic phase) had lower average effective population size and genetic diversity, but higher levels of kinship, population structure, and richness of private alleles, than the other two species. These features indicated limited dispersal and high local recruitment. In contrast, O. bimaculatus and O. hubbsorum with higher fecundity and planktonic phase as paralarvae had higher effective population size and genetic diversity, and overall lower kinship and population structure than O. bimaculoides. These observations supported higher levels of gene flow over a larger geographical scale. O. bimaculatus with the longest planktonic paralarval duration and therefore larger dispersal potential had differences in the calculated parameters possibly associated with increased connectivity. We propose O. bimaculoides is more susceptible to over exploitation of small, isolated populations and could have longer recovery times than the other two species. This species may benefit from distinct fishery management within each local population. O. bimaculatus and O. hubbsorum may benefit from fishery management that takes into account metapopulation structure over larger geographic scales and the directionality and magnitude of larval dispersal driven by ocean currents and population connectivity among individuals of each locality. The distribution of each species and variations in their reproductive phenology is also important to consider when establishing marine reserves or seasonal fishing closures.

scholarly journals Life histories predict genetic diversity and population structure within three species of Octopus targeted by small-scale fisheries in Northwest Mexico

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
José F Domínguez-Contreras ◽  
Adrian Munguia-Vega ◽  
Bertha P Ceballos-Vázquez ◽  
Marcial Arellano-Martínez ◽  
Francisco J García-Rodríguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
Population Size ◽  
Effective Population Size ◽  
Gulf Of California ◽  
Life Histories ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Effective Population ◽  
Northwest Mexico

The fishery for octopus in Northwest Mexico has increased to over 2,000 tons annually, but to date the specific composition of the catch has been ignored. With at least three main species with varying life histories targeted by artisanal fisheries in the region, lack of information about the distribution of each species and metapopulation size and structure could impede effective fisheries management to avoid overexploitation. Here we tested if different life histories in three species of octopus help to predict observed patterns of genetic diversity, population dynamics, structure and connectivity that could be relevant to the sustainable management of the fishery. We sequenced two mitochondrial genes and genotyped seven nuclear microsatellite loci to identify the distribution of each species in 20 locations from the Gulf of California and the Pacific coast of the Baja California peninsula. We tested four a priori hypothesis derived from population genetic theory based on differences in the fecundity and dispersal potential for each species. We found that the species with low fecundity and without a planktonic larval stage (Octopus bimaculoides) had lower average effective population size and genetic diversity, but higher levels of kinship, population structure, and richness of private alleles, suggesting limited dispersal and high local recruitment. In contrast, two species with higher fecundity and planktonic larvae (O. bimaculatus, O. hubbsorum) showed higher effective population size and genetic diversity, and overall lower kinship and population structure, supporting higher levels of gene flow over a larger geographical scale. Even among the latter, there were differences in the calculated parameters possibly associated with increased connectivity in the species with the longest planktonic larval duration (O. bimaculatus). We consider that O. bimaculoides could be more susceptible to over exploitation of small, isolated populations that could have longer recovery times, and suggest that management should take place within each local population. For the two species with pelagic larvae, management should consider metapopulation structure over larger geographic scales and the directionality and magnitude of larval dispersal between localities driven by ocean currents. The distribution of each species and variations in their reproductive timing should also be considered when establishing marine reserves or seasonal fishing closures.

scholarly journals Life histories predict genetic diversity and population structure within three species of Octopus targeted by small-scale fisheries in Northwest Mexico

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
José F Domínguez-Contreras ◽  
Adrian Munguia-Vega ◽  
Bertha P Ceballos-Vázquez ◽  
Marcial Arellano-Martínez ◽  
Francisco J García-Rodríguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
Population Size ◽  
Effective Population Size ◽  
Gulf Of California ◽  
Life Histories ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Effective Population ◽  
Northwest Mexico

The fishery for octopus in Northwest Mexico has increased to over 2,000 tons annually, but to date the specific composition of the catch has been ignored. With at least three main species with varying life histories targeted by artisanal fisheries in the region, lack of information about the distribution of each species and metapopulation size and structure could impede effective fisheries management to avoid overexploitation. Here we tested if different life histories in three species of octopus help to predict observed patterns of genetic diversity, population dynamics, structure and connectivity that could be relevant to the sustainable management of the fishery. We sequenced two mitochondrial genes and genotyped seven nuclear microsatellite loci to identify the distribution of each species in 20 locations from the Gulf of California and the Pacific coast of the Baja California peninsula. We tested four a priori hypothesis derived from population genetic theory based on differences in the fecundity and dispersal potential for each species. We found that the species with low fecundity and without a planktonic larval stage (Octopus bimaculoides) had lower average effective population size and genetic diversity, but higher levels of kinship, population structure, and richness of private alleles, suggesting limited dispersal and high local recruitment. In contrast, two species with higher fecundity and planktonic larvae (O. bimaculatus, O. hubbsorum) showed higher effective population size and genetic diversity, and overall lower kinship and population structure, supporting higher levels of gene flow over a larger geographical scale. Even among the latter, there were differences in the calculated parameters possibly associated with increased connectivity in the species with the longest planktonic larval duration (O. bimaculatus). We consider that O. bimaculoides could be more susceptible to over exploitation of small, isolated populations that could have longer recovery times, and suggest that management should take place within each local population. For the two species with pelagic larvae, management should consider metapopulation structure over larger geographic scales and the directionality and magnitude of larval dispersal between localities driven by ocean currents. The distribution of each species and variations in their reproductive timing should also be considered when establishing marine reserves or seasonal fishing closures.

scholarly journals Life histories predict genetic diversity and population structure within three species of Octopus targeted by small-scale fisheries in Northwest Mexico

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
José F Domínguez-Contreras ◽  
Adrian Munguia-Vega ◽  
Bertha P Ceballos-Vázquez ◽  
Marcial Arellano-Martínez ◽  
Francisco J García-Rodríguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
Population Size ◽  
Effective Population Size ◽  
Gulf Of California ◽  
Life Histories ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Effective Population ◽  
Northwest Mexico

The fishery for octopus in Northwest Mexico has increased to over 2,000 tons annually, but to date the specific composition of the catch has been ignored. With at least three main species with varying life histories targeted by artisanal fisheries in the region, lack of information about the distribution of each species and metapopulation size and structure could impede effective fisheries management to avoid overexploitation. Here we tested if different life histories in three species of octopus help to predict observed patterns of genetic diversity, population dynamics, structure and connectivity that could be relevant to the sustainable management of the fishery. We sequenced two mitochondrial genes and genotyped seven nuclear microsatellite loci to identify the distribution of each species in 20 locations from the Gulf of California and the Pacific coast of the Baja California peninsula. We tested four a priori hypothesis derived from population genetic theory based on differences in the fecundity and dispersal potential for each species. We found that the species with low fecundity and without a planktonic larval stage (Octopus bimaculoides) had lower average effective population size and genetic diversity, but higher levels of kinship, population structure, and richness of private alleles, suggesting limited dispersal and high local recruitment. In contrast, two species with higher fecundity and planktonic larvae (O. bimaculatus, O. hubbsorum) showed higher effective population size and genetic diversity, and overall lower kinship and population structure, supporting higher levels of gene flow over a larger geographical scale. Even among the latter, there were differences in the calculated parameters possibly associated with increased connectivity in the species with the longest planktonic larval duration (O. bimaculatus). We consider that O. bimaculatus could be more susceptible to over exploitation of small, isolated populations that could have longer recovery times, and suggest that management should take place within each local population. For the two species with pelagic larvae, management should consider metapopulation structure over larger geographic scales and the directionality and magnitude of larval dispersal between localities driven by ocean currents. The distribution of each species and variations in their reproductive timing should also be considered when establishing marine reserves or seasonal fishing closures.

scholarly journals Genetic diversity, population structure, and effective population size in two yellow bat species in south Texas

PeerJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e10348
Author(s):  
Austin S. Chipps ◽  
Amanda M. Hale ◽  
Sara P. Weaver ◽  
Dean A. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
North America ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Population Size ◽  
Effective Population Size ◽  
Microsatellite Loci ◽  
South Texas ◽  
Population Substructure ◽  
Effective Population

There are increasing concerns regarding bat mortality at wind energy facilities, especially as installed capacity continues to grow. In North America, wind energy development has recently expanded into the Lower Rio Grande Valley in south Texas where bat species had not previously been exposed to wind turbines. Our study sought to characterize genetic diversity, population structure, and effective population size in Dasypterus ega and D. intermedius, two tree-roosting yellow bats native to this region and for which little is known about their population biology and seasonal movements. There was no evidence of population substructure in either species. Genetic diversity at mitochondrial and microsatellite loci was lower in these yellow bat taxa than in previously studied migratory tree bat species in North America, which may be due to the non-migratory nature of these species at our study site, the fact that our study site is located at a geographic range end for both taxa, and possibly weak ascertainment bias at microsatellite loci. Historical effective population size (NEF) was large for both species, while current estimates of Ne had upper 95% confidence limits that encompassed infinity. We found evidence of strong mitochondrial differentiation between the two putative subspecies of D. intermedius (D. i. floridanus and D. i. intermedius) which are sympatric in this region of Texas, yet little differentiation using microsatellite loci. We suggest this pattern is due to secondary contact and hybridization and possibly incomplete lineage sorting at microsatellite loci. We also found evidence of some hybridization between D. ega and D. intermedius in this region of Texas. We recommend that our data serve as a starting point for the long-term genetic monitoring of these species in order to better understand the impacts of wind-related mortality on these populations over time.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Romosinuano cattle population structure in Mexico using pedigree analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-59
Author(s):  
Rafael Núñez-Domínguez ◽  
Ricardo E Martínez-Rocha ◽  
Jorge A Hidalgo-Moreno ◽  
Rodolfo Ramírez-Valverde ◽  
José G García-Muñiz
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
Gene Flow ◽  
Population Size ◽  
Effective Population Size ◽  
Genetic Drift ◽  
Pedigree Analysis ◽  
Effective Population ◽  
Genetic Management ◽  
Generation Interval

Background: Romosinuano cattle breed in Mexico has endured isolation and it is necessary to characterize it in order to facilitate sustainable genetic management. Objective: To assess the evolution of the structure and genetic diversity of the Romosinuano breed in Mexico, through pedigree analysis. Methods: Pedigree data was obtained from Asociación Mexicana de Criadores de Ganado Romosinuano y Lechero Tropical (AMCROLET). The ENDOG program (4.8 version) was used to analyze two datasets, one that includes upgrading from F1 animals (UP) and the other with only straight-bred cattle (SP). For both datasets, three reference populations were defined: 1998-2003 (RP1), 2004-2009 (RP2), and 2010-2017 (RP3). The pedigree included 3,432 animals in UP and 1,518 in SP. Demographic parameters were: Generation interval (GI), equivalent number of generations (EG), pedigree completeness index (PCI), and gene flow among herds. Genetic parameters were: Inbreeding (F) and average relatedness (AR) coefficients, effective population size (Nec), effective number of founders and ancestors, and number of founder genome equivalents. Results: The GI varied from 6.10 to 6.54 for UP, and from 6.47 to 7.16 yr for SP. The EG of the UP and SP improved >63% from RP1 to RP3. The PCI increased over time. No nucleus or isolated herds were found. For RP3, F and AR reached 2.08 and 5.12% in the UP, and 2.55 and 5.94% in the SP. For RP3, Nec was 57 in the UP and 45 in the SP. Genetic diversity losses were attributed mainly (>66%) to genetic drift, except for RP3 in the SP (44%). Conclusions: A reduction of the genetic diversity has been occurring after the Romosinuano breed association was established in Mexico, and this is mainly due to random loss of genes.Keywords: effective population size; gene flow; genetic diversity; genetic drift; generation interval; inbreeding; pedigree; population structure; probability of gene origin; Romosinuano cattle. Resumen Antecedentes: La raza bovina Romosinuano ha estado prácticamente aislada en México y requiere ser caracterizada para un manejo genético sostenible. Objetivo: Evaluar la evolución de la estructura y diversidad genética de la raza Romosinuano en México, mediante el análisis del pedigrí. Métodos: Los datos genealógicos provinieron de la Asociación Mexicana de Criadores de Ganado Romosinuano y Lechero Tropical (AMCROLET). Los análisis se realizaron con el programa ENDOG (versión 4.8) para dos bases de datos, una que incluyó animales en cruzamiento absorbente (UP) a partir de F1 y la otra con sólo animales puros (SP). Para ambas bases de datos se definieron tres poblaciones de referencia: 1998-2003 (RP1), 2004- 2009 (RP2), y 2010-2017 (RP3). El pedigrí incluyó 3.432 animales en la UP y 1.518 en la SP. Los parámetros demográficos fueron: intervalo generacional (GI), número de generaciones equivalentes (EG), índice de completitud del pedigrí (PCI), y flujo de genes entre hatos. Los parámetros genéticos fueron: coeficientes de consanguinidad (F) y de relación genética aditiva (AR), tamaño efectivo de la población (Nec), número efectivo de fundadores y ancestros, y número equivalente de genomas fundadores. Resultados: El GI varió de 6,10 a 6,54 para la UP, y de 6,47 a 7,16 años para la SP. El EG de la UP y la SP mejoró >63%, de RP1 a RP3. El PCI aumentó a través de los años, pero más para la SP que para la UP. No se encontraron hatos núcleo o aislados. Para RP3, F y AR alcanzaron 2,08 y 5,12% en la UP, y 2,55 y 5,94% en la SP. Para RP3, Nec fue 57 en la UP y 45 en la SP. Más de 66% de las pérdidas en diversidad genética se debieron a deriva genética, excepto para RP3 en la UP (44%). Conclusiones: una reducción de la diversidad genética ha estado ocurriendo después de que se formó la asociación de criadores de ganado Romosinuano en México, y es debida principalmente a pérdidas aleatorias de genes.Palabras clave: consanguinidad; deriva genética; diversidad genética; estructura poblacional; flujo de genes; ganado Romosinuano; intervalo generacional; pedigrí; probabilidad de origen del gen; tamaño efectivo de población. Resumo Antecedentes: A raça bovina Romosinuano tem estado praticamente isolada no México e precisa ser caracterizada para um manejo genético sustentável. Objetivo: Avaliar a evolução da estrutura e diversidade genética da raça Romosinuano no México, através da análise de pedigree. Métodos: Os dados genealógicos vieram da Asociación Mexicana de Criadores de Ganado Romosinuano y Lechero Tropical (AMCROLET). As análises foram feitas com o programa ENDOG (versão 4.8) para duas bases de dados, uma que incluiu animais em cruzamento absorvente (UP) a partir da F1 e a outra base de dados somente com animais puros (SP). Para ambas bases de dados foram definidas três populações de referência: 1998-2003 (RP1), 2004-2009 (RP2) e 2010-2017 (RP3). O pedigree incluiu 3.432 animais na UP e 1.518 na SP. Os parâmetros demográficos foram: intervalo entre gerações (GI), número de gerações equivalentes (EG), índice de completude do pedigree (PCI), e fluxo de genes entre rebanhos. Os parâmetros genéticos foram: coeficiente de consanguinidade (F) e da relação genética aditiva (AR), tamanho efetivo da população (Nec), número efetivo de fundadores e ancestrais, e número equivalente de genomas fundadores. Resultados: O GI variou de 6,10 a 6,54 para a UP, e de 6,47 a 7,16 anos para a SP. EG da UP e a SP melhorou >63%, de RP1 a RP3. O PCI aumentou ao longo dos anos, mas mais para a SP do que para o UP. Não se encontraram rebanhos núcleo ou isolados. Para RP3, F e AR alcançaram 2,08 e 5,12% na UP, e 2,55 e 5,94% na SP. Para RP3, Nec foi 57 na UP e 45 na SP. Mais de 66% das perdas em diversidade genética foram ocasionadas pela deriva genética, exceto para RP3 no UP (44%). Conclusões: Depois que a associação da raça Romosinuano foi estabelecida no México, tem ocorrido uma redução da diversidade genética, principalmente devido a perdas aleatórias de genes.Palavras-chave: consanguinidade; deriva genética; diversidade genética, estrutura populacional; fluxo de genes; intervalo entre gerações; pedigree; probabilidade de origem do gene; Romosinuano; tamanho efetivo da população.

scholarly journals Genetic characterization of the endangered and endemic anchialine squat lobster Munidopsis polymorpha from Lanzarote (Canary Islands): management implications

2012 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 1030-1037 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Cabezas ◽  
Fernando Alda ◽  
Enrique Macpherson ◽  
Annie Machordom
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
Population Size ◽  
Effective Population Size ◽  
Canary Islands ◽  
Genetic Characterization ◽  
Effective Population ◽  
Management Implications ◽  
Squat Lobster

Abstract Cabezas, P., Alda, F., Macpherson, E., and Machordom, A. 2012. Genetic characterization of the endangered and endemic anchialine squat lobster Munidopsis polymorpha from Lanzarote (Canary Islands): management implications. – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 69: 1030–1037. Anchialine species show restricted geographic ranges, high habitat specificity, and small population sizes. These factors make them particularly vulnerable to human activities, yet little is known about their ecology and evolutionary history. Munidopsis polymorpha is a decapod endemic to an anchialine cave system of the Corona lava tube in Lanzarote (Canary Islands). The present study, the first genetic survey conducted on this largely unknown species, was designed to characterize its genetic diversity, population structure and recent demographic history, using sequence data for the cytochrome oxidase I gene and eight microsatellites. A single haplotype was identified in the mitochondrial dataset. Nuclear genetic diversity was also low (average = 4.375 ± 1.685). No significant genetic structure was detected between sampling sites and years, either by analysis of molecular variance (FST = 0.006, p = 0.110) or Bayesian clustering analysis (K = 1), indicating this species should be treated as a single management unit. Neither did we find evidence for a recent bottleneck event, and estimates of effective population size were extremely low (∼50). The lack of population structure, low genetic diversity and extremely low effective population size reinforce the high degree of isolation and endemicity of this species, and, consequently, the need to implement appropriate management actions.

scholarly journals Genetic characteristics and diversity of Korean Jeju Black cattle by whole genome SNP markers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Zahangir Alam ◽  
Hyo Jung Son ◽  
Yun Mi Lee ◽  
Lauren Hulsman Hanna ◽  
David Riley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
Population Size ◽  
Effective Population Size ◽  
Genetic Improvement ◽  
Effective Population ◽  
Model Based Clustering ◽  
Cattle Breeds ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Jeju Black Cattle

Abstract Background Conservation and genetic improvement of cattle breeds requires to know the information about genetic diversity and population structure of animals. This study investigated the genetic diversity and population structure among the three breeds raised in Korean peninsula. Three popular breed found in Korea , i.e. Jeju Black, Hanwoo, Holstein with other six breeds such as Angus, Hereford, Brown Wagyu, Black Wagyu, Brahman and Nellore was examined in this study. Genetic diversity within the cattle breeds was analyzed using the popular measures of genetic diversity namely minor allele frequency (MAF), observed and expected heterozygosity (H O and H E ), inbreeding coefficient (F IS ) and past effective population size (N E ). Molecular variance and population structure were performed among the nine cattle breeds using model-based clustering (ADMIXTURE) analysis. Genetic distances between breed pairs were evaluated using Nei’s genetic distance (D A ) and with Weir and Cockerham’s F ST . Results This study revealed that Jeju Black cattle had lowest level of heterozygocity (HE = 0.21) among the studied taurine cattle breeds ranging from 0.25 to 0.30, and low MAF of 0.16, while other breeds have MAF ranging 0.11~0.21. The level of inbreeding was -0.076 in case of Jeju Black as compared to other breed (-0.018 ~ -0.118). PCA analysis and neighbor-joining (NJ) tree showed a clear separation of Jeju Black cattle from other local and exotic cattle breeds. Model-based clustering also revealed a distinct pattern of admixture of Jeju Black cattle having no clustering with other studied populations. The F ST value between Jeju Black cattle and Hanwoo was 0.106, which was lowest across the breeds ranging from 0.161 to 0.274, indicating some degree of genetic closeness of Jeju Black cattle with Hanwoo. The N E of Jeju Black cattle was 38, whereas Hanwoo was 209 in the most recent 13 generation ago. Conclusion This study indicates an alarming trend of reducing effective population size in Jeju Black cattle. Thus, a sustainable breeding policy should be implemented to increase the population of Jeju Black cattle for the genetic improvement and future conservation.

scholarly journals Genomic Characterization of the Istrian Shorthaired Hound

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2013
Author(s):  
Ivona Djurkin Kušec ◽  
Ivica Bošković ◽  
Minja Zorc ◽  
Kristina Gvozdanović ◽  
Dubravko Škorput ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
Population Size ◽  
Snp Array ◽  
Inbreeding Coefficient ◽  
Effective Population ◽  
Indigenous Breed ◽  
Hunting Dogs ◽  
Hunting Dog ◽  
Genealogical Data

Istrian shorthaired hound is an old indigenous Croatian dog breed with historical traces of its origin, which date back to the 14th century. Due to its intelligence and great hunting abilities, it is considered an excellent hunting dog. Despite its ancient origin, there is no data on genetic diversity, population structure, and degree of inbreeding that could be used for advanced management and conservation of this breed. Our study aimed to provide a high-resolution population structure of the Istrian shorthaired hound using a 220K HD SNP array, to compare the obtained data with the genealogical records and to place the breed in a broader context of world dog populations. Relatively high population size and low inbreeding coefficient estimated from genealogical data indicate a preserved genetic diversity in this breed. The principle component analysis, the NeighborNet network, and TreeMix were used to determine the genetic relationship between the Istrian shorthaired hound and other breeds. The Istrian shorthaired hound was found to be genetically related to Italian hunting dogs sharing the same branch with the Segugio Italiano a Pelo Raso and Segugio Italiano a Pelo Forte. The ADMIXTURE analysis indicated that the Istrian shorthaired hound could be involved in the development of some other hunting dog breeds. The estimated effective population size (Ne) based on SNP data was similar to Ne calculated from genealogical data indicating the absence of bottlenecks and well-balanced use of breeding animals. The low genomic inbreeding coefficient, together with the higher number of short runs of homozygosity, observed in the Istrian shorthaired hound, confirms the ancient origin of the breed based on historical documents. The analysis of selective sweeps identified genomic regions with the strongest selection signals in the vicinity of the genes associated with cognitive performance and behavior. Genome analysis proved to be a useful tool for estimating population parameters and can be implemented in the conservation plan for this indigenous breed.

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