In:
Molecular Ecology Resources, Wiley, Vol. 13, No. 3 ( 2013-05), p. 447-460
Abstract:
Introgression can be an important evolutionary force but it can also lead to species extinction and as such is a crucial issue for species conservation. However, introgression is difficult to detect, morphologically as well as genetically. Hybridization with domestic cats ( F elis silvestris catus ) is a major concern for the conservation of European wildcats ( F elis s. silvestris ). The available morphologic and genetic markers for the two Felis subspecies are not sufficient to reliably detect hybrids beyond first generation. Here we present a single nucleotide polymorphism ( SNP ) based approach that allows the identification of introgressed individuals. Using high‐throughput sequencing of reduced representation libraries we developed a diagnostic marker set containing 48 SNP s ( F st 〉 0.8) which allows the identification of wildcats, domestic cats, their hybrids and backcrosses. This allows assessing introgression rate in natural wildcat populations and is key for a better understanding of hybridization processes.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1755-098X
,
1755-0998
DOI:
10.1111/men.2013.13.issue-3
DOI:
10.1111/1755-0998.12075
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2013
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2406833-0
SSG:
12
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