Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci from the endangered New Zealand takahe (Gruiformes; Rallidae; Porphyrio hochstetteri) |
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Authors: | Grueber Catherine E King Tania M Waters Jonathan M Jamieson Ian G |
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Institution: | Department of Zoology, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand. |
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Abstract: | Nineteen polymorphic microsatellite loci were characterized from the endangered takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri). Like many of New Zealand's other native avian species, levels of polymorphism were low, with variation detected at only 19 of 110 (17.3%) loci, and most polymorphic loci (78.9%) were diallelic (mean number of alleles = 2.3). Despite these low levels of variation, the microsatellites developed here will be useful for parentage assignment for confirming pedigrees, and investigating relationships between genetic variation, pedigree‐based inbreeding and reproductive success in this highly endangered species. |
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Keywords: | birds conservation inbreeding microsatellites takahe threatened species |
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