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Development of microsatellite loci for two New World vultures (Cathartidae).

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:Use next-generation sequencing to develop microsatellite loci that will provide the variability necessary for studies of genetic diversity and population connectivity of two New World vulture species. RESULTS:We characterized 11 microsatellite loci for black vultures (Coragyps atratus) and 14 loci for turkey vultures (Cathartes aura). These microsatellite loci were grouped into 3 multiplex panels for each species. The number of alleles among black vulture samples ranged from 2 to 11, and 3 to 48 among turkey vulture samples.

SUBMITTER: Wostenberg DJ

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6506951 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Development of microsatellite loci for two New World vultures (Cathartidae).

Wostenberg Darren J DJ Fike Jennifer A JA Oyler-McCance Sara J SJ Avery Michael L ML Piaggio Antoinette J AJ

BMC research notes 20190509 1

<h4>Objective</h4>Use next-generation sequencing to develop microsatellite loci that will provide the variability necessary for studies of genetic diversity and population connectivity of two New World vulture species.<h4>Results</h4>We characterized 11 microsatellite loci for black vultures (Coragyps atratus) and 14 loci for turkey vultures (Cathartes aura). These microsatellite loci were grouped into 3 multiplex panels for each species. The number of alleles among black vulture samples ranged ...[more]

PMID: 31072404

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