A DNA test to sex ratite birds |
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| Authors: | Huynen Leon Millar Craig D Lambert David M |
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| Institution: | Institute of Molecular BioSciences and Allan Wilson Centre for Molecular Ecology and Evolution, Massey University, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. |
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| Abstract: | DNA-based sex tests now exist for many avian species. However, none of these tests are widely applicable to ratites. We present DNA sequence data for a locus that is W chromosome-linked in the kiwi, ostrich, cassowary, rhea, and emu. At the amino acid level, this sequence has significant homology to X-linked genes in platyfish and Caenorhabditis elegans. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) primers designed to this locus allow the assignment of sex in all species of living ratites. |
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| Keywords: | birds RAPD ratites sex-assignment sex-markers W chromosome |
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