Population genetic structure and conservation management of hill pigeons (Columba rupestris) recently endangered in South Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hill pigeons (Columba rupestris) are close to local extinction (ca. less than 100 individuals) in South Korea where a variety of conservation management procedures are urgently required.

Objective

This study was aimed at determining the conservation direction of captive propagation and reintroduction of hill pigeons using genetic information based on mitochondrial DNA. We also evaluated the extent of hybridization between hill pigeons and cohabiting domestic pigeons.

Methods

We used 51 blood samples of hill pigeons from Goheung (GH), Gurye (GR), and Uiryeong (UR), and domestic pigeons cohabiting with hill pigeon populations. Genetic diversity, pairwise Fst, analysis of molecular variance, and haplotype network analysis were used to examine the genetic struc

SUBMITTER: Kim JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9569314 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature