Characterization of ten highly polymorphic microsatellite loci for the intertidal mussel Perna perna, and cross species amplification within the genus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The brown mussel Perna perna (Linnaeus, 1758) is a dominant constituent of intertidal communities and a strong invader with multiple non-native populations distributed around the world. In a previous study, two polymorphic microsatellite loci were developed and used to determine population-level genetic diversity in invasive and native P. perna populations. However, higher number of microsatellite markers are required for reliable population genetic studies.In this context, in order to understand P. perna origins and history of invasion and to compare population genetic structure in native versus invaded areas, we developed 10 polymorphic microsatellite markers.

Findings

Described microsatellite markers were developed from an enriched genomic library. Analyses and

SUBMITTER: Coelho NC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3520869 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature