Comparative Analysis of Microsatellite and SNP Markers for Genetic Management of Red Deer.

ABSTRACT: The analysis of population genetic structure and individual multilocus heterozygosity are crucial for wildlife management and conservation. Microsatellite markers have traditionally been used to assess these genetic parameters. However, single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are becoming increasingly popular. Our goal here was to determine to what extent SNPs can provide better insights than microsatellites into the overall genetic status and population genetic processes in the species. To this end, we genotyped 210 red deer (Cervus elaphus) in the Spanish wild population with both 11 microsatellites and 31,712 SNPs. We compared parameters related to population genetic structure and individual multilocus heterozygosity obtained with both types of markers. Our results showed correlat

SUBMITTER: Perez-Gonzalez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10650148 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature