Genetic diversity and population structure of African village dogs based on microsatellite and immunity-related molecular markers.

The village and street dogs represent a unique model of canine populations. In the absence of selective breeding and veterinary care, they are subject mostly to natural selection. Their analyses contribute to understanding general mechanisms governing the genetic diversity, evolution and adaptation....

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Main Authors: Leona Vychodilova, Michaela Necesankova, Katerina Albrechtova, Jan Hlavac, David Modry, Eva Janova, Mirko Vyskocil, Andrei D Mihalca, Lorna J Kennedy, Petr Horin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6016929?pdf=render