Genetic Diversity of Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris) Based on Microsatellite Analysis
Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: Characterization of the genetic diversity of indigenous animal populations is a prerequisite for providing needed information for the conservation of useful genotypes against future uncertainties in the face of daunting global challenges such as climate change, emerging diseases, population growth, and rising consumer demands.In this study, a total of helmeted guineafowls () sampled from three populations in Ghana, one population in Benin and two populations in Japan were genotyped across six autosomal microsatellite loci.Three vulturine guineafowls ( ) were included as outgroup.A total of alleles were observed with an average of .alleles per locus.The indigenous West African populations (Ghana and Benin) were more genetically diverse ( .;. ) but less di erentiated ( .) compared to the non-indigenous populations in Japan ( .;. ;. ).The information from this study would be useful for selection and improvement programs necessary for the sustainable exploitation of this agriculturally and commercially important species as a suitable alternative to chicken.
Source: The Journal of Poultry Science
DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.009103
Language: English
Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W1973471608