A DNA test to sex ratite birds
2002; Wiley; Volume: 11; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1046/j.1365-294x.2002.01483.x
ISSN1365-294X
AutoresLeon Huynen, Craig D. Millar, David M. Lambert,
Tópico(s)Genetic diversity and population structure
ResumoAbstract DNA‐based sex tests now exist for many avian species. However, none of these tests are widely applicable to ratites. We present DNA sequence data for a locus that is W chromosome‐linked in the kiwi, ostrich, cassowary, rhea, and emu. At the amino acid level, this sequence has significant homology to X‐linked genes in platyfish and Caenorhabditis elegans . Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) primers designed to this locus allow the assignment of sex in all species of living ratites.
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