Genetic Diversity and Structure of the Ryujin-Jidori, a Critically Endangered Native Japanese Chicken Breed, Based on Microsatellite DNA Analysis

Genetic Diversity and Structure of the Ryujin-Jidori, a Critically Endangered Native Japanese Chicken Breed, Based on Microsatellite DNA Analysis

One of the breeds of native Japanese chickens is the Ryujin-Jidori (RJ) from Tanabe City (formerly Ryujin Village), Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. To estimate the genetic diversity of RJ, 29 microsatellite loci were analyzed with 68 RJ adult birds (all possible sires and dams) reared by five breeders...

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Main Authors: Takao Oka, Mika Fujihara, Manabu Fukushima, Takashi Bungo, Masaoki Tsudzuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2014-10-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
Subjects:
conservation
genetic diversity
genetic structure
microsatellite
native japanese chickens
ryujin-jidori
Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/51/4/51_0130234/_pdf/-char/en

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