Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Sika Deer (<i>Cervus nippon</i>) Inferred by mtDNA and Y-Chromosomal Genes.

ABSTRACT: Sika deer (Cervus nippon), a species mainly distributed in the northeast of Asia, hold significant economic value in China due to their contributions to traditional Chinese medicine. A systematic investigation of their genetic structure is needed for population management. In this study, mitochondrial genome and AMELY, DBY, USP9Y, and SRY gene fragments on Y chromosome were used to elucidate the genetic structure of 303 individuals across 8 distinct populations. The mitosome analysis identified 72 haplotypes, with a haplotype diversity (Hd) of 0.917 and nucleotide diversity (π) of 0.0143, respectively. Meanwhile, 13 haplotypes were defined by Y chromosome genes with a Hd of 0.791. Analysis of the mitochondrial control region (CR) revealed subspecies-specific patterns of tandem repea

SUBMITTER: Wang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12561076 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature