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Mitochondrial DNA variations in Japanese farmed emu populations.
- Source :
- Journal of Veterinary Medical Science; 2020, Vol. 85 Issue 6, p731-734, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is a new poultry. In this study, we investigated the haplotype composition of mitochondrial DNA among emu populations farmed in Japan. We sequenced the D-loop region in 109 individuals, and detected four substitution sites and three haplotypes (Hap-a, -b, and -c). Hap-a was the most frequently observed haplotype in the Japanese populations. Although Hap-c was a rare haplotype in not only Japanese but also Australian populations, it was detected with high frequency in the Japanese farmed population. The AMOVA indicated that 9% of total variance was "among population". The FST value was 0.087 and genetic differentiation was significant (P<0.01). These results may contribute to conserving the genetic resources available for the Japanese emu industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- RURAL population
AUSTRALIANS
GERMPLASM
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA
CHLOROPLAST DNA
EMUS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09167250
- Volume :
- 85
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 143866226
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.19-0693