Mitochondrial DNA variation and phylogeography of Old World camels.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Old World camels are a valuable genetic resource for many countries around the world due to their adaptation to the desert environment. At present, Old World camels have encountered the challenge of unprecedented loss of genetic resources. Through our research, we would reveal the population structure and genetic variation in Old World camel populations, which provides a theoretical basis for understanding the germplasm resources and origin and evolution of different Old World camel populations.

Methods

In the present study, we assessed mtDNA control region sequences of 182 individuals from Old World camels to unravel genetic diversity, phylogeography, and demographic dynamics.

Results

Thirty-two haplotypes confirmed by 54 polymorphic sites were identified i

SUBMITTER: Ming L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7961272 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature