Genetic diversity and structure of mongolian gazelle (Procapra gutturosa) populations in fragmented habitats.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Mongolian gazelle (Procapra gutturosa) population has shown a considerable range of contractions and local extinctions over the last century, owing to habitat fragmentation and poaching. A thorough understanding of the genetic diversity and structure of Mongolian gazelle populations in fragmented habitats is critical for planning effective conservation strategies.

Result

In this study, we used eight microsatellite loci and mitochondrial cytochrome b (Cytb) to compare the levels of genetic diversity and genetic structure of Mongolian gazelle populations in the Hulun Lake National Nature Reserve (HLH) with those in the China-Mongolia border area (BJ). The results showed that the nucleotide diversity and observed heterozygosity of the HLH population were lower th

SUBMITTER: Shi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10469424 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature