Twelve microsatellite loci for lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush)

We describe 12 microsatellite loci isolated from lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush). The number of alleles at these loci ranged from two to 11 with an average of 5.3 alleles per locus. The expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.29 to 0.76, with an average of 0.68. Accidental (or illegal) introductions of lake trout into watersheds are decimating native trout populations in the northern Rocky Mountains, and these loci will be useful for identifying the source of these introductions and for estimating the number of founding individuals.     

Development of microsatellite markers for the bracken fern, Pteridium aquilinum

We isolated eight novel polymorphic microsatellite loci from Pteridium aquilinum. These loci were characterized in 30 individuals, one from Bolivia, two from Peru, one from the USA, one from Japan, and 25 from Northeast China to Southwest China. The number of alleles per locus ranged from two to seven. The observed heterozygosity (H(O) ) ranged from 0.000 to 0.600 with an average of 0.3051, and the expected heterozygosity (H(E) ) ranged from 0.0966 to 0.7780 with an average of 0.4267. One locus deviated from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and four pairs of loci were found to be in linkage disequilibrium. These polymorphic loci will be useful in the study of the population genetic structure of Pteridium.     

微卫星标记分析罗非鱼群体的遗传潜力

利用25个微卫星标记,对奥利亚罗非鱼2个群体["夏奥1号"(ZA)、广西群体(GA)]和尼罗罗非鱼4个群体[埃及品系(ZN)、88品系(XN)、广西群体(GN)、美国品系(MN)]进行检测。共检测到7 775个扩增片段,长度在100~400 bp;等位基因数3~8个不等,共计143个等位基因;平均每个基因座扩增得到5.72个等位基因。各群体平均观测杂合度(H o)在0.7253~0.8160之间,平均期望杂合度(He)在0.5146~0.6834之间,平均多态信息含量(PIC)在0.4212~0.6105之间,平均有效等位基因数(A e)在2.20~3.23之间。ZA与GA遗传相似系数最高(0.9130),ZA与ZN遗传相似系数最低(0.4352)。总的说来,4个尼罗罗非鱼群体的遗传潜力较高,2个奥利亚罗非鱼群体的遗传潜力适中。     

Isolation and characterization of twenty-one polymorphic microsatellite loci in the Tibetan macaque (Macaca thibetana)

Twenty-one microsatellite loci were isolated from AC-enriched library of Tibetan macaque (Macaca thibetana). The number of alleles at the 21 microsatellite loci ranged from 8 to 15, with an average of 12.2 per locus. Polymorphism information content (PIC) ranged from 0.805 to 0.910 with an average of 0.873. The observed and expected heterozygosities ranged from 0.208 to 0.792 and from 0.843 to 0.938, respectively. These microsatellite loci will be useful for future studies that relate to the genetic diversity and population structure of Tibetan macaque.     

Isolation and characterization of 10 microsatellite loci in Callicarpa subpubescens (Verbenaceae), an endemic species of the Bonin Islands

Ten microsatellite loci were isolated and characterized for Callicarpa subpubescens (Verbenaceae), an endemic tree species of the Bonin Islands. The observed number of alleles at each locus ranged from two to eight with an average of 4.9, and the expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.238 to 0.690 with an average of 0.483. All 10 loci were screened in cross-amplification tests for two other endemic Callicarpa species that also inhabit the Bonin Islands. All loci were successfully amplified in these species.     

Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in a marine fish species,the tusk (Brosme brosme)

We developed polymerase chain reaction primers for nine dinucleotide microsatellite loci in the marine deep‐sea fish, the tusk (Brosme brosme). All markers were obtained from a partial genomic DNA library, and characterized in 100 unrelated individuals from one putative population. The number of alleles ranged from two to 60 with an average of 15/locus. The observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.020 to 0.826 (average 0.438). Several of the markers amplified multiple alleles from the two other gadoid species tested.     

Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in the deep-sea marine fish, the roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris)

We developed polymerase chain reaction primers for eight dinucleotide microsatellite loci in the marine deep sea fish, roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris). All markers were obtained from a partial genomic DNA library, and characterized in 90 unrelated individuals from one putative population sampled on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The number of alleles ranged from two to 61 with an average of 21 per locus. The observed heterozygosity levels ranged from 0.301 to 0.987 with an average of 0.672. Several of the markers amplified multiple alleles from either the Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) or the deep-sea fish roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax).     

First isolation and characterization of genomic SSR markers for the giant red shrimp Aristaeomorpha foliacea (Risso, 1827)

Fourteen microsatellite markers were isolated from the giant red shrimp Aristaeomorpha foliacea (Risso, 1827) using the FIASCO protocol (fast isolation by AFLP of sequences containing repeats). Polymorphism was assessed in 30 individuals from two localities of the western Mediterranean basin (N = 20 from Sardinia and N = 10 from Sicily); nine loci showed polymorphism with 2 to 19 alleles per locus (average: 8.9). Polymorphic information content ranged from 0.36 to 0.91, and the observed and expected heterozygosities ranged from 0.50 to 0.97 and from 0.47 to 0.93, respectively. Two loci showed significant deviation from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, and evidence of linkage disequilibrium was found for only one locus pair. These loci are the first to be characterized in A. foliacea and could be effective tools for the investigation of genetic diversity, population structure, and demographic connectivity, useful information for the management of this important commercial resource.     

Cross-amplification and characterization of microsatellite loci for the Neotropical orchid genus Epidendrum

In this study we tested the cross-amplification of 33 microsatellite loci previously developed for two closely related Neotropical orchid genera (Epidendrum and Laelia). A set of ten loci were polymorphic across five examined species (20 individuals each) with 2 to 15 alleles per locus. The mean expected and observed heterozygosity (average across species) ranged from 0.34 to 0.82 and from 0.27 to 0.85, respectively. In addition we tested all loci in 35 species representative of the genus Epidendrum. Of these, 26 loci showed successful amplification. Cross-application of these loci represent a potential source of co-dominant markers for evolutionary, ecological and conservation studies in this important orchid genus.     

Characterization of 10 microsatellite loci in the spiny‐tailed iguana Ctenosaura hemilopha

Ten microsatellite loci were developed for the Baja California spiny‐tailed iguana Ctenosaura hemilopha, using an enriched genomic DNA library. In the Cerralvo Island population, seven loci were polymorphic and presented moderate levels of variation. Number of alleles ranged from two to eight (average 4.43), and observed heterozygosity from 0.150 to 0.857 (average 0.492). Polymorphism was detected at six loci on C. hemilopha individuals from the southern Baja California Peninsula. These markers will be useful to study familiar relationships and behaviour on the Cerralvo Island population.     

Development of eighteen tetranucleotide microsatellite markers in Tibetan Macaque (Macaca thibetana) and genetic diversity analysis of captive population

In this study, eighteen tetranucleotide microsatellite loci were isolated from AAAG-enriched and GATA-enriched libraries of the Tibetan macaque, Macaca thibetana. These loci were tested on 53 individuals of M. thibetana, and most loci were proved to be highly polymorphic. A total of 109 alleles were detected with an average of 6.06 alleles per locus. The PIC values of these loci ranged from 0.192 to 0.879, with an average of 0.624. The observed and expected heterozygosities ranged from 0.170 to 0.800 and from 0.217 to 0.898, with an average of 0.583 and 0.675, respectively. 5 loci significantly deviated from Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium (HWE). Significant linkage disequilibrium (LD) was found between 9 pairs of loci. The newly identified polymorphic markers would facilitate the study of M. thibetana on the population structure and genetic diversity.     

Phylogenetic relationships among fish of the subfamily Sparinae (Perciformes: Sparidae) in the coastal waters of Taiwan

The phylogenetic relationship of five species belonging to the subfamily Sparinae was investigated using starch-gel electrophoretic analysis of enzymes in skeletal muscle, heart, eye, liver, and sarcoplasmic protein in skeletal muscle. A total of 38 loci with 105 alleles coding for 25 enzymes and general protein were analysed and scored to calculate the proportion of polymorphic loci at the 95% level (P₉₅), mean heterozygosity over loci (H), average number of alleles per locus (Na), and genetic distance (D). P₉₅ values obtained ranged from 13.16 to 18.42%, H values ranged from 0.042 to 0.057, Na values ranged from 1.21 to 1.42, and an average D value of 0.305 (0.216-0.386) between congeneric species and 0.801 (0.614-0.896) between two consubfamilial genera, Acanthopagrus and Sparus, was found. A phenogram constructed on the basis of genetic data was similar to that based on morphometric characters at the genus level. However, discordance does exist among species of Acanthopagrus between the two sets of phenograms constructed. The results of this study support the niche-width-variation hypothesis.     

Identification and characterization of eight microsatellite loci in Machilus pseudokobu (Lauraceae), an endemic species of the Bonin Islands

Eight microsatellite loci were identified and characterized for the endangered Machilus pseudokobu (Lauraceae), an endemic tree species of the Bonin Islands. The observed number of alleles at each locus ranged from 1 to 20 with an average of 6.2, and the expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.00 to 0.83 with an average of 0.47. All eight loci were screened in cross-amplification tests for two other endemic Machilus species that also inhabit the Bonin Islands. All loci were successfully amplified in these species.     

Genetic Diversity of Some Pear Cultivars and Genotypes Using Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers

The genetic diversity and relationships among 47 pear cultivars and genotypes (Pyrus spp.), including 4 Japanese pears (Pyrus pyrifolia), 40 European pears (Pyrus communis), 1 Chinese pear (Pyrus bretschneideri) as well as 2 wild relatives (Pyrus salicifolia and Pyrus mazandaranica) were studied using 28 microsatellite primer pairs. A total of 174 alleles were produced at the 28 SSR loci with their sizes ranging from 81 to 290?bp. The number of observed alleles for each locus ranged from 3 (TsuENH014 and TsuENH046) to 12 (NB103a), with an average of 6.21 alleles per locus. In some SSR loci, more than two alleles were amplified in some cultivars and genotypes, suggesting that duplication has occurred in those accessions. This information suggests that at least two genomic regions exist for these loci in the pear genome. The observed heterozygosity (H _o) values of amplified loci ranged from 0.17 (TsuENH006) to 0.97 (NB103a). Shannon's information index (I) value was observed to be highest (2.14) in the NB103a locus, while the TsuENH006 locus had the lowest value with an average of 1.37 among SSR loci. The Dice genetic similarity coefficient ranged from 0.29 (??Nijisseiki?? and P. mazandaranica) to 0.91 (??Chojuro?? and ??Nijisseiki??) among samples. UPGMA cluster analysis showed two major groups corresponding to the Japanese and European pears.     

基于转录组测序的大熊猫多态性微卫星标记筛选

结合已公布的大熊猫Ailuropoda melanoleuca基因组和本实验室所测6只大熊猫的转录组数据,筛选多态性微卫星位点并分析其组成及特征。结果显示:共获得326个多态性微卫星位点,其中二碱基多态性微卫星最多,共228个,占69.93%;三、四、五、六碱基所占比例分别为9.51%、14.11%、5.21%、1.22%。根据分析结果中缺失率与标准差2项指标以及位点序列长度,选取20个多态性二碱基微卫星位点,用于25只大熊猫个体血液DNA进行PCR验证并做后续分析。结果表明:不同位点的等位基因数为2～8,平均等位基因数为3.70,观测杂合度、期望杂合度分别为0～1.000、0.280～0.784,平均值分别为0.472和0.532。在Bonferroni校正后,证实4个位点显著偏离哈迪-温伯格平衡,所有位点未观察到显著连锁不平衡(P>0.01)。20个位点多态信息含量(PIC)在0.246～0.734,其中具有高度多态性的位点9个(PIC>0.50),11个位点呈中度多态性(0.25相似文献   

New polymorphic dinucleotide and trinucleotide microsatellite loci for hop Humulus lupulus L

One hundred and thirty-five microsatellite markers were developed for hop Humulus lupulus L. from di- and trinucleotide-enriched libraries. Seventy-eight primers showed amplification in two tested genotypes. Twenty-four loci were further characterized on a population of 34 hop samples and the number of alleles per locus, observed heterozygosity and expected heterozygosity ranged from two to 20 (9.7 on average), from 0.0294 to 0.9412 (0.6234 on average) and from 0.0294 to 0.9170 (0.6720 on average), respectively. These microsatellite markers will be further used for studying population structures and relationships and for identifying important qualitative and quantitative loci of hop.     

Characterization and the broad cross‐species applicability of 20 anonymous nuclear loci isolated from the Taiwan Hwamei (Garrulax taewanus)

We isolated 20 anonymous nuclear loci (8556 bp in total) from the Taiwan Hwamei (Garrulax taewanus), an endemic songbird of Taiwan. A panel of nine to 15 individuals with unknown relationship was used to characterize polymorphism of these loci. We identified 46 single nucleotide polymorphic sites (SNPs) in 15 polymorphic loci. Frequency of SNPs was one per every 186 bp in average. Nucleotide diversity, θ, ranged from 0.00054 to 0.00371 per locus. We also tested cross‐species applicability of these loci on 17 species from eight different passerine families. All 20 loci could be successfully amplified (ranged from one to 16 species, mean = 7.9 species).     

Isolation and characterization of twenty-one polymorphic microsatellite loci in the Tibetan macaque (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Macaca thibetana</Emphasis>)

Twenty-one microsatellite loci were isolated from AC-enriched library of Tibetan macaque (Macaca thibetana). The number of alleles at the 21 microsatellite loci ranged from 8 to 15, with an average of 12.2 per locus. Polymorphism information content (PIC) ranged from 0.805 to 0.910 with an average of 0.873. The observed and expected heterozygosities ranged from 0.208 to 0.792 and from 0.843 to 0.938, respectively. These microsatellite loci will be useful for future studies that relate to the genetic diversity and population structure of Tibetan macaque.     

Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in tiger frog (Hoplobatrachus rugulosus)

Nine novel microsatellite loci were developed from the tiger frog (Hoplobatrachus rugulosus) using enrichment methods. The number of alleles ranged from 6 to 11 with an average of 8.56 alleles per locus. The observed and expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.571 to 0.935 (average 0.796) and 0.765 to 0.888 (average 0.837) respectively. These polymorphic loci can be used in population structure, gene flow, and population differentiation.     

Bovine Y chromosome microsatellite polymorphisms

Thirty-eight bovine Y chromosome (BTAY) microsatellites (MS) were assessed for polymorphisms in DNA samples obtained from 17 unrelated bulls. Thirty-three of these microsatellites are new and were used for the construction of a first generation radiation hybrid map for BTAY (Liu et al., 2002). Five MS had been previously reported and were used as positive controls. Fourteen out of 38 MS were found to be polymorphic; the remaining 24 were uninformative among the animals tested. The number of hemizygous loci per MS within individual ranged from two to over 20. Seven MS presented smear- or ladder-like bands, a unique feature for Y chromosome multi-copy hemizygous MS loci. The locus length variance, within individual, ranged from 2 to 42 bp corresponding to the MS with the minimum and maximum number of loci observed, respectively. Within the 14 polymorphic MS, the five pseudoautosomal MS, on average, were more polymorphic (35.3%) than the nine Y-specific MS (19.6%). Haplotypes resulting from combinations of these polymorphic loci will provide a powerful tool for future studies on the origin of domestic cattle and the evolution of bovid species.