The genetic variability analysis of the Amiata donkey breed by molecular data

Authors :: B. De Sanctis
M. Tancredi
E. Ciani
E. Mazzanti
F. Cecchi
R. Ciampolini
Source :: Italian Journal of Animal Science, Vol 6, Iss 1s, Pp 78-80 (2010)
Publication Year :: 2010
Publisher :: Taylor & Francis Group, 2010.
Abstract: This study presents the results of the genetic characterization of the Amiata donkey breed using STR markers. A total of 18 microsatellite loci were analysed in 50 unrelated individuals reared in Tuscany and in Lazio (34 and 16 animals respectively). The average number of alleles per locus was moderate (5.61±2.893), ranging from 2 (ASB02) to 13 (HTG7). Mean observed heterozygosity was 0.579, whereas mean expected heterozygosity was 0.609. Six markers showed a significant (P