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Microsatellite analysis of genetic diversity in Indian chicken populations [Анализ генетической изменчивости внутри и между шестью индийскими популяциями кур с помощью микросателлитных маркеров. (Иран. Индия)]

Pirany, Nasrollah, Romanov, Michael N, Ganpule, Suhash P, Devegowda, Govindaiah, Prasad, Doddananjappa T (2007) Microsatellite analysis of genetic diversity in Indian chicken populations [Анализ генетической изменчивости внутри и между шестью индийскими популяциями кур с помощью микросателлитных маркеров. (Иран. Индия)]. The Journal of Poultry Science, 44 (1). pp. 19-28. ISSN 1346-7395. (doi:10.2141/jpsa.44.19) (Access to this publication is currently restricted. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:37685)

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Abstract

Characterization of genetic diversity by employing molecular tools is a prerequisite in developing strategies for conservation and utilization of poultry genetic resources. We assessed genetic variation within and between six Indian chicken populations (Naked Neck, White Silkies, Commercial Layer and Broiler, Giriraja and Desi) using nine microsatellite markers. Seven loci were polymorphic in all populations, with the number of alleles varying from 3 to 27 per locus and 4.1 to 8.6 per population. Average heterozygosity and gene diversity in the populations were 0.68 and 0.66, respectively. Some populations and loci deviated from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Except Naked Neck, none of other populations was in genotypic disequilibrium for a single pairwise locus combination. F-statistics indicated that populations are genetically structured, ∼85% of the total genetic variation being due to genetic differentiation within the populations. Estimates of Latter’s FST and Nei’s DS genetic distances revealed relatively close genetic similarity between Naked Neck and Giriraja, while White Silkies was the most distant. An estimated divergence time between Naked Neck and Giriraja was over 100 years, with a comparatively longer (over 450 years) period of separation between Giriraja and White Silkies. We suggest that there is an essential room left for genetic improvement of Indian native breeds and commercial stocks.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.2141/jpsa.44.19
Uncontrolled keywords: chicken, genetic distance, genetic diversity, India, microsatellite markers
Subjects: Q Science > QH Natural history > QH426 Genetics
Q Science > QH Natural history > QH75 Conservation (Biology)
S Agriculture > SF Animal culture
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Natural Sciences > Biosciences
Signature Themes: Food Systems, Natural Resources and Environment
Depositing User: Mike Romanov
Date Deposited: 20 Dec 2013 12:05 UTC
Last Modified: 08 Sep 2023 15:09 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/37685 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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