Changes in the Genetic Structure of Lithuania's Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) Population Following the Outbreak of African Swine Fever.

ABSTRACT: The emergence of African swine fever (ASF) in Lithuania and its subsequent persistence has led to a decline in the population of wild boar (Sus scrofa). ASF has been spreading in Lithuania since its introduction, therefore it is important to understand any genetic impact of ASF outbreaks on wild boar populations. The aim of this study was to assess how the propensity for an outbreak has shaped genetic variation in the wild boar population. A total of 491 wild boar samples were collected and genotyped using 16 STR markers. Allele richness varied between 15 and 51, and all SSR loci revealed a significant deviation from the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Fixation indices indicated a significant reduction in heterozygosity within and between subpopulations. PCoA and STRUCTURE analysis demo

SUBMITTER: Griciuviene L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9498859 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature