Use of genetic data for conservation management: the case of the Arabian oryx

• Published in: Animal conservation Vol. 2; no. 4; pp. 269 - 278
• Main Authors: Marshall, T C, Sunnucks, P, Spalton, JA, Greth, A, Pemberton, J M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.11.1999
• Subjects: Oryx leucoryx

In this study we investigate some applications of genetic markers in animal conservation, using the Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) as an example. Out of 66 sets of microsatellite primers from other ruminants, 58% were found to amplify microsatellites in Arabian oryx. Polymorphism (50% of loci amplifie...