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Zayas GA, Rodriguez EE, Hernandez AS, Rezende FM, Mateescu RG. Exploring genomic inbreeding and selection signatures in a commercial Brangus herd through functional annotation. J Appl Genet 2024; 65:383-394. [PMID: 38528244 DOI: 10.1007/s13353-024-00859-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Composite breeds, including Brangus, are widely utilized in subtropical and tropical regions to harness the advantages of both Bos t. taurus and Bos t. indicus breeds. The formation and subsequent selection of composite breeds may result in discernible signatures of selection and shifts in genomic population structure. The objectives of this study were to 1) assess genomic inbreeding, 2) identify signatures of selection, 3) assign functional roles to these signatures in a commercial Brangus herd, and 4) contrast signatures of selection between selected and non-selected cattle from the same year. A total of 4035 commercial Brangus cattle were genotyped using the GGP-F250K array. Runs of Homozygosity (ROH) were used to identify signatures of selection and calculate genomic inbreeding. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) enrichment analysis and literature search identified phenotypic traits linked to ROH islands. Genomic inbreeding averaged 5%, primarily stemming from ancestors five or more generations back. A total of nine ROH islands were identified, QTL enrichment analysis revealed traits related to growth, milk composition, carcass, reproductive, and meat quality traits. Notably, the ROH island on BTA14 encompasses the pleiomorphic adenoma (PLAG1) gene, which has been linked to growth, carcass, and reproductive traits. Moreover, ROH islands associated with milk yield and composition were more pronounced in selected replacement heifers of the population, underscoring the importance of milk traits in cow-calf production. In summary, our research sheds light on the changing genetic landscape of the Brangus breed due to selection pressures and reveals key genomic regions impacting production traits.
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- Gabriel A Zayas
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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- Department of Animal Science, North Carolina States University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Tenhunen S, Thomasen JR, Sørensen LP, Berg P, Kargo M. Genomic Analysis of Inbreeding and Coancestry in Nordic Jersey and Holstein Dairy Cattle Populations. J Dairy Sci 2024:S0022-0302(24)00740-9. [PMID: 38608951 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-24553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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In recent years, Genomic Selection (GS) has accelerated genetic gain in dairy cattle breeds worldwide. Despite the evident genetic progress, several dairy populations have also encountered challenges such as heightened inbreeding rates and reduced effective population sizes. The challenge has been to find a balance between achieving substantial genetic gain while managing genetic diversity within the population, thereby mitigating the negative effects of inbreeding depression. This study aims to elucidate the impact of GS on pedigree and genomic rates of inbreeding (ΔF) and coancestry (ΔC) in Nordic Jersey (NJ) and Holstein (NH) cattle populations. Furthermore, key genetic metrics including the generation interval (L), effective population size (Ne), and future effective population size (FNe) were assessed between 2 time periods, before and after GS, and across distinct animal cohorts in both breeds: females, bulls, and approved semen-producing bulls (AI-sires). Analysis of ΔF and ΔC revealed distinct trends across the studied periods and animal groups. Notably, there was a consistent increase in yearly ΔF for most animal groups in both breeds. An exception was observed in NH AI-sires, which demonstrated a slight decrease in yearly ΔF. Moreover, NJ displayed minimal changes in yearly ΔC between the periods, whereas NH exhibited elevated ΔC values across all animal groups. Particularly striking was the substantial increase in yearly ΔC within the NH female population, surging from 0.02% to 0.39% between the periods. Implementation of GS resulted in a reduction of the generation interval across all animal cohorts in both NJ and NH breeds. However, the extent of reduction was more pronounced in males compared with females. This reduction in generation interval influenced generational changes in ΔF and ΔC. Bulls and AI-sires of both breeds exhibited reduced generational ΔF between periods, in contrast to females that demonstrated an opposing pattern. Between the periods, NJ maintained a relatively stable Ne, 29.4 before and 30.3 after GS, while NH experienced a notable decline from 54.3 to 42.8. Female groups in both breeds displayed a negative Ne trend, while males demonstrated either neutral or positive Ne developments. Regarding FNe, NJ exhibited positive FNe development with an increase from 40.7 to 57.2. The opposite was observed in NH, where FNe decreased from 198.8 to 42.7. In summary, it was evident that the genomic methods could detect differences between the populations and changes in ΔF and ΔC more efficiently than pedigree methods. GS implementation yielded positive outcomes within the NJ population regarding the rate of coancestry but the opposite was observed with NH. Moreover, analysis of ΔC data hints at the potential to decrease future ΔF through informed mating strategies. Conversely, NH faces more pressing concerns, even though ΔF remains comparatively modest in contrast to what has been observed in other Holstein populations. These findings underscore the necessity of genomic control of inbreeding and coancestry with strategic changes in the Nordic breeding schemes for dairy to ensure long-term sustainability in the forthcoming years.
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- S Tenhunen
- Aarhus University, Centre for QGG, C. F. Møllers Allé 3, bld. 1130, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark; VikingGenetics, Ebeltoftvej 16, 8960 Randers SØ, Denmark.
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- VikingGenetics, Ebeltoftvej 16, 8960 Randers SØ, Denmark
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- VikingGenetics, Ebeltoftvej 16, 8960 Randers SØ, Denmark
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- Norwegian University of Life Sciences, NMBU, Universitetstunet 3, 1433 Ås, Norway
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- Aarhus University, Centre for QGG, C. F. Møllers Allé 3, bld. 1130, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark; VikingGenetics, Ebeltoftvej 16, 8960 Randers SØ, Denmark
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Ning Y, Liu D, Gu J, Zhang Y, Roberts NJ, Guskov VY, Sun J, Liu D, Gong M, Qi J, He Z, Shi C, Jiang G. The genetic status and rescue measure for a geographically isolated population of Amur tigers. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8088. [PMID: 38582794 PMCID: PMC10998829 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58746-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024] Open
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The Amur tiger is currently confronted with challenges of anthropogenic development, leading to its population becoming fragmented into two geographically isolated groups: smaller and larger ones. Small and isolated populations frequently face a greater extinction risk, yet the small tiger population's genetic status and survival potential have not been assessed. Here, a total of 210 samples of suspected Amur tiger feces were collected from this small population, and the genetic background and population survival potentials were assessed by using 14 microsatellite loci. Our results demonstrated that the mean number of alleles in all loci was 3.7 and expected heterozygosity was 0.6, indicating a comparatively lower level of population genetic diversity compared to previously reported studies on other subspecies. The genetic estimates of effective population size (Ne) and the Ne/N ratio were merely 7.6 and 0.152, respectively, representing lower values in comparison to the Amur tiger population in Sikhote-Alin (the larger group). However, multiple methods have indicated the possibility of genetic divergence within our isolated population under study. Meanwhile, the maximum kinship recorded was 0.441, and the mean inbreeding coefficient stood at 0.0868, both of which are higher than those observed in other endangered species, such as the African lion and the grey wolf. Additionally, we have identified a significant risk of future extinction if the lethal equivalents were to reach 6.26, which is higher than that of other large carnivores. Further, our simulation results indicated that an increase in the number of breeding females would enhance the prospects of this population. In summary, our findings provide a critical theoretical basis for further bailout strategies concerning Amur tigers.
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- Yao Ning
- College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, 2888 Xincheng Street, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Feline Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Wildlife and Protected Area, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- Feline Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Wildlife and Protected Area, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, 2888 Xincheng Street, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Feline Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Wildlife and Protected Area, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- Federal Scientific Center of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity, Far Eastern Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (FSCEATB FEB RAS), Vladivostok, Russian Federation
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- Feline Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Wildlife and Protected Area, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- Siberian Tiger Park, Harbin, 150028, Heilongjiang, China
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- Siberian Tiger Park, Harbin, 150028, Heilongjiang, China
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- Feline Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Wildlife and Protected Area, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- Feline Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Wildlife and Protected Area, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- College of Mathematics and Computer Science, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
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- Feline Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Wildlife and Protected Area, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China.
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Klecel W, Kloch M, Wojciechowska M, Gajewska M, Martyniuk E. Population structure and genetic diversity of Polish Arabian horses based on pedigree data. Animal 2024; 18:101148. [PMID: 38642411 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2024.101148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024] Open
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With a history tracing back to at least the 18th century and a substantial global influence on various breeds, Polish Arabian horse population is of paramount importance for both breeders and conservationists. However, its genetic makeup and the population dynamics are still not well understood. This study presents an analysis of the modern Polish Arabian horse population using pedigree data, focusing on the breed's genetic diversity and population structure. Our analysis encompassed 1 498 individuals defined as the reference population (RP) and their 11 065 ancestors, which resulted in the dataset of 12 254 individuals (total population). We traced their genealogy to assess inbreeding coefficients (F), founder effects, and genetic variability measures such as the effective number of founders (fe), ancestors (fa), or founder genome equivalents (fge). The results indicated a good pedigree quality with an average of 28.1 maximum traced generations, revealing high pedigree completeness for initial generations with a decline beyond the seventh generation. The genetic diversity parameters showed a considerable bottleneck effect, with an effective number of founders at 73, which reflects a substantial loss of genetic diversity over time. Despite the vast total number of founders (852), only a few have had a lasting impact on the current population, signaling the need for revised breeding strategies to maintain diversity. The study identified a slight but consistent rise in inbreeding over the last century, with a marginal recent decline, and a significant difference in the contribution of various founders. The average F was 5.8%, with 99.6% of the reference population being inbred. The analysis of effective population size (Ne) highlighted potential risks for genetic diversity, urging for revision of breeding goals to consider a wider array of founder lineages. The study indicated that stallions belonging to RP can be attributed to 15 distinct sirelines, whereas mares to 45 unique damlines, more than considered in the current breeding program (8 and 15, respectively). Conclusively, the study underlines the need for ongoing monitoring and strategic breeding to maintain and enhance the genetic diversity of Polish Arabians, considering the breed's historical significance and contemporary genetic challenges.
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- W Klecel
- Department of Animal Genetics and Conservation, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Conservation, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Conservation, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Conservation, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Conservation, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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Sudbrack V, Mullon C. Fixation times of de novo and standing beneficial variants in subdivided populations. Genetics 2024:iyae043. [PMID: 38527860 DOI: 10.1093/genetics/iyae043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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The rate at which beneficial alleles fix in a population depends on the probability of and time to fixation of such alleles. Both of these quantities can be significantly impacted by population subdivision and limited gene flow. Here, we investigate how limited dispersal influences the rate of fixation of beneficial de novo mutations, as well as fixation time from standing genetic variation. We investigate this for a population structured according to the island model of dispersal allowing us to use the diffusion approximation, which we complement with simulations. We find that fixation may take on average fewer generations under limited dispersal than under panmixia when selection is moderate. This is especially the case if adaptation occurs from de novo recessive mutations, and dispersal is not too limited (such that approximately FST < 0.2). The reason is that mildly limited dispersal leads to only a moderate increase in effective population size (which slows down fixation), but is sufficient to cause a relative excess of homozygosity due to inbreeding, thereby exposing rare recessive alleles to selection (which accelerates fixation). We also explore the effect of meta-population dynamics through local extinction followed by recolonization, finding that such dynamics always accelerate fixation from standing genetic variation, while de novo mutations show faster fixation interspersed with longer waiting times. Finally, we discuss the implications of our results for the detection of sweeps, suggesting that limited dispersal mitigates the expected differences between the genetic signatures of sweeps involving recessive and dominant alleles.
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- Vitor Sudbrack
- Department of Ecology and Evolution, University of Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Ecology and Evolution, University of Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Fröhlich DE, Wallner B, Juras R, Cothran EG, Velie BD. Relatedness and genomic inbreeding in a sample of Timor ponies. J Equine Vet Sci 2024; 133:105016. [PMID: 38281607 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2024.105016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Timor ponies (TP) were first shipped to Australia in the early 1800s and were highly valued as transport and pack animals, which resulted in TPs contributing to the development of Australian horse breeds. Today, while the exact number of TPs in Australia is currently unknown, there has been recent interest in establishing a domestic breeding program for Australian TPs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relatedness of a sample of TPs, as well as provide estimates of genomic inbreeding levels to better inform the feasibility of using these animals as founders for a domestic breeding program. Hair samples from each horse were genotyped using the Illumina 80K Infinium Equine genotyping array and data were analysed using PLINK v1.90b7, KING 2.3.2 and R v4.3.1. The results illustrate that there are distantly related and minimally inbred horses within the sampled TPs. Lengths of the ROH segments also indicated that recent inbreeding events are likely to only have occurred in a third of the horses. Overall, these results are promising for the success of a domestic TP breeding program; however, considering the low number of domestic TPs known to reside in Australia, there would certainly still be substantial benefits to incorporating additional TPs either directly from Timor or from areas in Australia that are believed to contain wild descendants of TPs.
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- Doris E Fröhlich
- Equine Genetics and Genomics Group, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, United States
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- Equine Genetics and Genomics Group, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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van der Valk T, Jensen A, Caillaud D, Guschanski K. Comparative genomic analyses provide new insights into evolutionary history and conservation genomics of gorillas. BMC Ecol Evol 2024; 24:14. [PMID: 38273244 PMCID: PMC10811819 DOI: 10.1186/s12862-023-02195-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Genome sequencing is a powerful tool to understand species evolutionary history, uncover genes under selection, which could be informative of local adaptation, and infer measures of genetic diversity, inbreeding and mutational load that could be used to inform conservation efforts. Gorillas, critically endangered primates, have received considerable attention and with the recently sequenced Bwindi mountain gorilla population, genomic data is now available from all gorilla subspecies and both mountain gorilla populations. Here, we reanalysed this rich dataset with a focus on evolutionary history, local adaptation and genomic parameters relevant for conservation. We estimate a recent split between western and eastern gorillas of 150,000-180,000 years ago, with gene flow around 20,000 years ago, primarily between the Cross River and Grauer's gorilla subspecies. This gene flow event likely obscures evolutionary relationships within eastern gorillas: after excluding putatively introgressed genomic regions, we uncover a sister relationship between Virunga mountain gorillas and Grauer's gorillas to the exclusion of Bwindi mountain gorillas. This makes mountain gorillas paraphyletic. Eastern gorillas are less genetically diverse and more inbred than western gorillas, yet we detected lower genetic load in the eastern species. Analyses of indels fit remarkably well with differences in genetic diversity across gorilla taxa as recovered with nucleotide diversity measures. We also identified genes under selection and unique gene variants specific for each gorilla subspecies, encoding, among others, traits involved in immunity, diet, muscular development, hair morphology and behavior. The presence of this functional variation suggests that the subspecies may be locally adapted. In conclusion, using extensive genomic resources we provide a comprehensive overview of gorilla genomic diversity, including a so-far understudied Bwindi mountain gorilla population, identify putative genes involved in local adaptation, and detect population-specific gene flow across gorilla species.
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- Tom van der Valk
- Centre for Palaeogenetics, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Department of Bioinformatics and Genetics, Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm, Sweden.
- SciLifeLab, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Department of Zoology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Ecology and Genetics, Animal Ecology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Anthropology, University of CA - Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- SciLifeLab, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Ecology and Genetics, Animal Ecology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Institute of Ecology and Evolution, School of Biological Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Wangmo LK, Jabin G, Ghosh A, Priyambada P, Dalui S, Joshi BD, Singh VK, Dolker S, Mohapatra RK, Nair MV, Sharma LK, Thakur M. Genetic assessment of captive breeding program of Indian Pangolin: implications for conservation and management. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:136. [PMID: 38236328 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-09090-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Captive breeding programs play a vital role in conservation of threatened species, necessitating an understanding of genetic diversity among captive individuals to ensure long-term genetic viability, appropriate mate selection, and successful reintroduction to native habitats. METHODS AND RESULTS We did not observe any recent genetic bottleneck, and population showed moderate genetic diversity. The estimated effective population size, representing individuals capable of contributing genetically to future generations, was estimated as 18.6 individuals (11.4-35.1 at 95% CI). Based on the genetic make-up and allelic diversity, we found seventeen pangolins (11 females and 6 males) were genetically unrelated and relatively more potent than others. CONCLUSION In this study, we evaluated the captive breeding program of the Indian pangolin population at the Pangolin Conservation Breeding Centre in Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. We highlight the significance of genetic monitoring within the captive population of Indian pangolin for preserving genetic diversity and ensuring the long-term survival of the species. We established the genetic profiles of all 29 pangolins and identified 17 pangolins to be prioritized for enhanced breeding and future zoo exchange programs. We appreciate the zoo authorities for promoting genetic assessment of pangolin for better and more effective monitoring of the captive breeding of the endangered Indian pangolin.
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- Lenrik Konchok Wangmo
- Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700053, India
- University of Calcutta, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700019, India
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- Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700053, India
- University of Calcutta, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700019, India
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- Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700053, India
- University of Calcutta, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700019, India
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- Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700053, India
- University of Calcutta, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700019, India
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- Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700053, India
- University of Calcutta, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700019, India
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- Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700053, India
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- Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700053, India
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- Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700053, India
- University of Calcutta, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700019, India
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- Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 754005, India
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- Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700053, India
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- Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700053, India.
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Gislason H. SNP heterozygosity, relatedness and inbreeding of whole genomes from the isolated population of the Faroe Islands. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:707. [PMID: 37996805 PMCID: PMC10666429 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09763-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The population of the Faroe Islands is an isolated population but very little is known about it from whole genome sequencing. The population of about 50000 people has a high incidence of rare diseases e.g., 1:300 for Primary Carnitine Deficiency. A screening programme was implemented, and eleven persons were also whole genome sequenced at x37 coverage for diagnostic purposes of those cases that were not affected by the known mutations. The purpose of our study is to utilize the high coverage data to explore the genomic variation and the ancestral history of the population. We study the SNP heterozygosity, the pairwise relatedness from kinship, the inbreeding from runs of homozygosity ROH, and we find the minor allele frequency distribution. We estimate the population ancestry and the timing of the founding event by using the whole genomes from eight consenting individuals. RESULTS We find the number of SNPs and the heterozygosity for the eight individual samples, and for merged samples, for which we also study the relatedness. We find close relatedness between the supposedly unrelated individuals. From ROH, we interpret the high relatedness as an ancient property of the isolated population. A bottleneck event is estimated starting between years [Formula: see text] with a maximum consanguineous population in year [Formula: see text] and similarly consanguineous between years [Formula: see text]. The ancestry analysis shows the population descends from founders of [Formula: see text] European and [Formula: see text] Admixed American ancestry. A distinct clustering near the central European and British populations of the 1000 Genome Project is likely the result of the population isolation and genetic drift. The minor allele frequency distribution suggests many rare variants. CONCLUSIONS The ancestry is mainly European while the inbreeding is higher compared to European populations and population isolates. The Faroese population has inbreeding more like ancient Europeans. We discovered a bottlenecked and consanguineous population event and estimated it starting in the 1st-4th century as compared to the oldest archaeological findings from the 4th-6th century.
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- Hannes Gislason
- Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.
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Sahoo S, Alex R, Vohra V, Mukherjee S, Gowane GR. Explicating the genetic diversity and population structure of Saanen × Beetal goats using pedigree analysis. Trop Anim Health Prod 2023; 55:392. [PMID: 37921897 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-023-03807-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/05/2023]
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Pedigree analysis is required to assess the genetic diversity and population structure of a close breeding population in order to effectively manage the breeding program and keep inbreeding under acceptable limits. Saanen × Beetal is a crossbred population of goats, reared at the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, for the last five decades. This germplasm has been acclimated to a tropical climate and has a higher milk potential and prolificacy. The objective of this study was to elucidate the genetic diversity, population structure, and inbreeding in the flock of the Saanen × Beetal goats. The data were collected from the Animal Genetics and Breeding Division of ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, for 2603 animals from the year 1971 to 2021. Animals born between 2014 and 2017 were considered as a reference cohort. Results revealed that the average generation interval was 3.44 years for the complete pedigree. The average inbreeding coefficient and the average relatedness were 4.20% and 6.87%, respectively, for the complete pedigree and 10.78% and 10.80% for the reference population. Higher inbreeding coefficient and average relatedness in the reference cohort demonstrated the impact of the enclosed gene pool and demands immediate intervention for managing diversity in the closed nucleus under study. Ancestors contributing 50% of the gene pool were 8 and 3 for the complete pedigree and reference cohort, respectively, which illustrates the fact that very few ancestors were responsible for genetic diversity in the flock, which results in the decline of effective population size. Effective numbers of founders (fe), ancestors (fa), and founder genome equivalents (fg) were 15, 7, and 3.11, respectively. The (fe/fa) ratio in the reference population was 2.14, indicating the occurrence of the bottleneck effect in the flock. We observed that inbreeding was non-significant for all reproductive traits except for age at first service and age at first kidding. To lessen inbreeding and augment genetic diversity in the flock, the stratified breeding plan needs to be followed, where mate selection would be based on relatedness. Furthermore, the introduction of unrelated Saanen and Beetal crosses will help alleviate the inbreeding accumulation.
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- Shweta Sahoo
- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India.
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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Berry DP, Spangler ML. Animal board invited review: Practical applications of genomic information in livestock. Animal 2023; 17:100996. [PMID: 37820404 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2023.100996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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Access to high-dimensional genomic information in many livestock species is accelerating. This has been greatly aided not only by continual reductions in genotyping costs but also an expansion in the services available that leverage genomic information to create a greater return-on-investment. Genomic information on individual animals has many uses including (1) parentage verification and discovery, (2) traceability, (3) karyotyping, (4) sex determination, (5) reporting and monitoring of mutations conferring major effects or congenital defects, (6) better estimating inbreeding of individuals and coancestry among individuals, (7) mating advice, (8) determining breed composition, (9) enabling precision management, and (10) genomic evaluations; genomic evaluations exploit genome-wide genotype information to improve the accuracy of predicting an animal's (and by extension its progeny's) genetic merit. Genomic data also provide a huge resource for research, albeit the outcome from this research, if successful, should eventually be realised through one of the ten applications already mentioned. The process for generating a genotype all the way from sample procurement to identifying erroneous genotypes is described, as are the steps that should be considered when developing a bespoke genotyping panel for practical application.
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- D P Berry
- Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy, Cork, Ireland.
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, United States
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Sallam AM, Reyer H, Wimmers K, Bertolini F, Aboul-Naga A, Braz CU, Rabee AE. Genome-wide landscape of runs of homozygosity and differentiation across Egyptian goat breeds. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:573. [PMID: 37752425 PMCID: PMC10521497 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09679-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Understanding the genomic features of livestock is essential for successful breeding programs and conservation. This information is scarce for local goat breeds in Egypt. In the current study, genomic regions with selection signatures were identified as well as runs of homozygosity (ROH), genomic inbreeding coefficients (FROH) and fixation index (FST) were detected in Egyptian Nubian, Damascus, Barki and Boer goat breeds. A total of 46,268 SNP markers and 337 animals were available for the genomic analyses. On average, 145.44, 42.02, 87.90 and 126.95 ROHs were detected per individual in the autosomal genome of the respective breeds. The mean accumulative ROH lengths ranged from 46.5 Mb in Damascus to 360 Mb in Egyptian Nubian. The short ROH segments (< 2 Mb) were most frequent in all breeds, while the longest ROH segments (> 16 Mb) were exclusively found in the Egyptian Nubian. The highest average FROH was observed in Egyptian Nubian (~ 0.12) followed by Boer (~ 0.11), while the lowest FROH was found in Damascus (~ 0.05) and Barki breed (~ 0.03). The estimated mean FST was 0.14 (Egyptian Nubian and Boer), 0.077 (Egyptian Nubian and Barki), 0.075 (Egyptian Nubian and Damascus), 0.071 (Barki and Boer), 0.064 (Damascus and Boer), and 0.015 (Damascus and Barki), for each pair of breeds. Interestingly, multiple SNPs that accounted for high FST values were observed on chromosome 6 in regions harboring ALPK1 and KCNIP4. Genomic regions overlapping both FST and ROH harbor genes related to immunity (IL4R, PHF23, GABARAP, GPS2, and CD68), reproduction (SPATA2L, TNFSF12, TMEM95, and RNF17), embryonic development (TCF25 and SOX15) and adaptation (MC1R, KDR, and KIT), suggesting potential genetic adaptations to local environmental conditions. Our results contribute to the understanding of the genetic architecture of different goat breeds and may provide valuable information for effective preservation and breeding programs of local goat breeds in Egypt.
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- Ahmed M Sallam
- Animal and Poultry Breeding Department, Desert Research Center, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2, 18196, Dummerstorf, Germany
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- Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2, 18196, Dummerstorf, Germany
- Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Rostock, Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 6b, 18059, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Animal Production Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Animal and Poultry Nutrition Department, Desert Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1207 Gregory Dr, Urbana, 61801, USA
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Gonçalves AR, Telo da Gama L, Antunes L, Guimarães H, Bliebernicht M, Duarte JC, Cosinha C, Duarte Rego B, Ferro da Costa P, Guimarães T, Rocha A, Bettencourt E. Impact of inbreeding and genetic parameter estimates for seminal traits in Lusitano horses. Theriogenology 2023; 208:43-51. [PMID: 37295289 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The objectives of this study were to establish baseline information for seminal traits in Lusitano stallions, to assess the impact of inbreeding, interval between collections and age on semen quality during the breeding and non-breeding seasons, and to estimate the corresponding genetic parameters. A total of 2129 ejaculates by 146 Lusitano stallions used for artificial insemination, obtained from four equine reproduction centers distributed throughout Portugal, over a period of 14 years (2008-2021), were included in the study. The seminal traits analyzed, and the corresponding means and standard deviations, were gel-free volume (56.95 ± 28.76 mL), concentration (186.48 ± 104.68 × 106), motility (64.1 ± 16.9%), total number of spermatozoa (TNS) (9.271 ± 4.956 × 109) and total number of motile spermatozoa per ejaculate (TNMS) (5.897 ± 3.587 × 109). These results are in the normal range of values described for other breeds. In the stallions analyzed, the mean value for the inbreeding coefficient was 7.93 ± 5.29%, and for age it was 12.70 ± 6.83 years. A significant decline in sperm concentration, motility, TNS, and TNMS was observed as inbreeding increased. The season also influenced sperm concentration, motility, TNS and TNMS, with the highest values observed during the breeding season. When considering the impact of age on Lusitano seminal parameters, results showed a nonlinear relationship, with a positive effect until 18 years of age for volume, motility, TNS and TNMS and a negative effect after this age, with a slow decrease. However, age had a markedly negative effect on sperm concentration. The interval between semen collections only affected (P < 0.05) sperm motility, with a regression coefficient of +1.89 ± 2.17% per additional day. Genetic parameters were estimated with an Animal Model, and the estimated heritability (repeatability) was 0.27 (0.35) for volume, 0.02 (0.38) for sperm concentration, 0.24 (0.44) for motility, 0.29 (0.39) for TNS and 0.41 (0.41) for TNMS. These results suggest that it is possible to improve semen quality by selection and that the properties of semen produced by a stallion tend to remain consistent throughout its lifetime. Furthermore, the impact of inbreeding should be taken into consideration when selecting Lusitano stallions for fertility.
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- Ana Rita Gonçalves
- MED Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development & CHANGE - Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Institute for Advanced Studies and Research, Universidade de Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Ap. 94, 7006-554, Évora, Portugal
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- CIISA - Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AL4AnimalS). Universidade de Lisboa, 1300-477, Lisbon, Portugal; Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AL4AnimalS), 1300-477, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Multivet, Serviços veterinários de Equinos e espécies pecuárias, Lda. Rua Professor Alfredo Reis n.º51, 7005-585, Évora, Portugal
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- MED Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development & CHANGE - Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Institute for Advanced Studies and Research, Universidade de Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Ap. 94, 7006-554, Évora, Portugal
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- LusoPecus, Rua da Fábrica 58C, 2135-144, Samora Correia, Portugal
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- Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AL4AnimalS), 1300-477, Lisbon, Portugal; ICBAS, Laboratório Associado Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AL4AnimalS), 1300-477, Lisbon, Portugal; ICBAS, Laboratório Associado Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- MED Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development & CHANGE - Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Departamento de Medicina Veterinária, Escola de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade de Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Ap. 94, 7006-554, Évora, Portugal
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Comai L. Unlikely heroes on the long and winding road to potato inbreeding. aBIOTECH 2023; 4:267-271. [PMID: 37970470 PMCID: PMC10638346 DOI: 10.1007/s42994-023-00109-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Conversion of potato from a tetraploid, heterozygous, vegetatively propagated crop to a diploid F1 hybrid, propagated via botanical seed, would constitute a considerable advance for global agriculture, but faces multiple challenges. One such challenge is the difficulty in inbreeding potato, which involves purging deleterious alleles from its genome. This commentary discusses possible reasons for this difficulty and highlights a recent sequence-based effort to classify SNP variation, in potato germplasm, according to its deleterious potential. Tools and strategies connected to this database may facilitate development of F1 hybrids.
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- Luca Comai
- Department of Plant Biology and Genome Center, University of California Davis, Davis, CA 95616 USA
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Cañas-Álvarez JJ, Ossa-Saraz GA, Garcés-Blanquiceth JL, Burgos-Paz WO. Genealogical structure of the Colombian Romosinuano Creole cattle. Trop Anim Health Prod 2023; 55:292. [PMID: 37589774 PMCID: PMC10435628 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-023-03694-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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The Romosinuano cattle breed is one of the most important Creole genetic resources in Colombia, and interesting traits like adaptation or reproductive efficiency have promoted its use in different countries in America. To consolidate the genealogical historical records, the review of very first yield records in this population was used to reconstruct the genealogy of the breed since the first animals incorporated to the in vivo germplasm bank and estimate different demographic parameters. The complete genealogy comprises 17,136 animals with 5.8 years of generation interval for two pathways. The estimated average inbreeding for the population and inbred animals was 2.53% and 6.32% respectively, with a progressive increase of inbred animals across the generations. Almost 48% of the total animals presented some level of consanguinity. Effective population size (Ne) based on the inbreeding rate estimated by regression in all generations was 120 animals whereas Ne estimated by equivalent generations was 69 animals. Effective number of founders (Fe), effective number of ancestors (Fa), and ancestors explaining 50% of variability were 75, 48, and 22, respectively. The relation between Fa/Fe of 64% indicates a genetic bottleneck effect in the population studied.
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- Jhon Jacobo Cañas-Álvarez
- Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria-Agrosavia, Centro de Investigación Motilonia, Km 5 Vía Becerril, Cesar, Agustín Codazzi, Colombia
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- Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria-Agrosavia, Centro de Investigación Turipaná, Km 13 Vía Montería-Cereté, Córdoba, Colombia
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- Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria-Agrosavia, Centro de Investigación Turipaná, Km 13 Vía Montería-Cereté, Córdoba, Colombia
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- Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria-Agrosavia, Centro de Investigación Tibaitatá, Km 14 Vía Mosquera-Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia.
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Scaranto BMS, Ribolli J, Vieira GC, Ferreira JPR, de Miranda Gomes CHA, de Melo CMR. Genetic Structure and Diversity in Wild and Cultivated Populations of the Mangrove Oyster Crassostrea gasar from Southern Brazil. Mar Biotechnol (NY) 2023; 25:548-556. [PMID: 37335411 DOI: 10.1007/s10126-023-10224-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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The mangrove oyster (Crassostrea gasar) is Brazil's second most cultured species and presents a high potential for aquaculture. However, artificial selection in a highly fecund species and significant variance in reproductive success can result in the loss of genetic diversity and increases the inbreeding rate, especially in cultivated populations. In this study, we investigated the genetic structure and diversity of C. gasar in wild and cultivated populations using 14 microsatellites. Spatial genetic comparisons revealed the existence of two main genetic groups of C. gasar, one comprising the population in cultivation and the other formed by wild populations along the southern and southeastern Brazilian coasts. Although no common genetic structure exists among wild populations, it is possible to observe a distribution gradient based on discriminant analysis of principal components consistent with their geographic distribution. However, it is insufficient to differentiate them genetically. Despite artificial reproduction, the genetic diversity values of the cultivated population remained relatively high and did not show a reduction. Therefore, monitoring the cultivated population and establishing reference values for genetic diversity will allow the adoption of strategies both for the viability of the cultivated population and the management of wild populations.
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- Bianca Maria Soares Scaranto
- Laboratory of Marine Mollusks, Department of Aquaculture, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Biologia e Cultivo de Peixes de Água Doce, Department of Aquaculture, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Marine Mollusks, Department of Aquaculture, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Marine Mollusks, Department of Aquaculture, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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Zhao F, Zhang P, Wang X, Akdemir D, Garrick D, He J, Wang L. Genetic gain and inbreeding from simulation of different genomic mating schemes for pig improvement. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2023; 14:87. [PMID: 37309010 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-023-00872-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Genomic selection involves choosing as parents those elite individuals with the higher genomic estimated breeding values (GEBV) to accelerate the speed of genetic improvement in domestic animals. But after multi-generation selection, the rate of inbreeding and the occurrence of homozygous harmful alleles might increase, which would reduce performance and genetic diversity. To mitigate the above problems, we can utilize genomic mating (GM) based upon optimal mate allocation to construct the best genotypic combinations in the next generation. In this study, we used stochastic simulation to investigate the impact of various factors on the efficiencies of GM to optimize pairing combinations after genomic selection of candidates in a pig population. These factors included: the algorithm used to derive inbreeding coefficients; the trait heritability (0.1, 0.3 or 0.5); the kind of GM scheme (focused average GEBV or inbreeding); the approach for computing the genomic relationship matrix (by SNP or runs of homozygosity (ROH)). The outcomes were compared to three traditional mating schemes (random, positive assortative or negative assortative matings). In addition, the performance of the GM approach was tested on real datasets obtained from a Large White pig breeding population. RESULTS Genomic mating outperforms other approaches in limiting the inbreeding accumulation for the same expected genetic gain. The use of ROH-based genealogical relatedness in GM achieved faster genetic gains than using relatedness based on individual SNPs. The GROH-based GM schemes with the maximum genetic gain resulted in 0.9%-2.6% higher rates of genetic gain ΔG, and 13%-83.3% lower ΔF than positive assortative mating regardless of heritability. The rates of inbreeding were always the fastest with positive assortative mating. Results from a purebred Large White pig population, confirmed that GM with ROH-based GRM was more efficient than traditional mating schemes. CONCLUSION Compared with traditional mating schemes, genomic mating can not only achieve sustainable genetic progress but also effectively control the rates of inbreeding accumulation in the population. Our findings demonstrated that breeders should consider using genomic mating for genetic improvement of pigs.
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- Fuping Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (Poultry) of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (Poultry) of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (Poultry) of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Center for Blood and Marrow Transplant Research, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- AL Rae Centre for Genetics and Breeding, Massey University, Hamilton, 3240, New Zealand
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- College of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Hunnan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction (Poultry) of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China.
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de Marchi F, Lazzaretti R, de Camargo J, Facioli FL, Zanella EL, Nacib Jorge-Neto P, Groke Marques M, Caires KC, Zanella R. Association between anti-Müllerian hormone levels and reproductive parameters in Wagyu cattle raised in Brazil. ZYGOTE 2023:1-7. [PMID: 37194597 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199423000229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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The production of in vitro embryos has sped up the dissemination of superior genetic material. However, the variation among the cattle response to oocyte and embryo production is a challenging factor. This variation is even higher in the Wagyu cattle as the breed has a small effective population size. The identification of an effective marker related to reproductive efficiency would allow the selection of more responsive females to reproductive protocols. The objective of this study was to evaluate the blood levels of anti-Müllerian hormone and associate it with oocyte recovery and blastocyst rate of embryos produced in vitro in Wagyu cows, as well as observe the hormone circulating levels in males. Serum samples from 29 females with seven follicular aspirations and four bulls were used. AMH measurements were performed using the bovine AMH ELISA kit. A positive correlation was identified between oocyte production and blastocyst rate (r = 0.84, P = 9 × 10-9), and AMH levels with oocyte (r = 0.49, P = 0.006) and embryo (r = 0.39, P = 0.03) production. The mean levels of AMH were different between animals with low (11.06 ± 3.01) and high (20.75 ± 4.46) oocyte production (P = 0.01). Males showed high serological levels of AMH (3829 ± 2328 pg/ml) compared with other breeds. It is possible to use the serological measurement of AMH as a method to select Wagyu females with greater capacity for oocyte and embryo production. Further studies correlating AMH serological levels with Sertoli cell function in bulls are needed.
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- Flávia de Marchi
- Postgraduate Program in Bioexperimentation, University of Passo Fundo - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Bioexperimentation, University of Passo Fundo - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Bioexperimentation, University of Passo Fundo - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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- College of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine Course, University of Passo Fundo - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Bioexperimentation, University of Passo Fundo - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
- College of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine Course, University of Passo Fundo - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo - São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- EMBRAPA Swine and Poultry - Concórdia, SC, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Animal Production and Health, Catarinense Federal Institute - Concórdia, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, University of Hawaii - Manoa, HI, USA
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- Postgraduate Program in Bioexperimentation, University of Passo Fundo - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
- College of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine Course, University of Passo Fundo - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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Vyas J, Pannu U, Saran RK, Narula HK, Chopra A, Gowane GR. Performance evaluation of Marwari lambs for growth traits and impact of inbreeding. ZYGOTE 2023; 31:288-295. [PMID: 37051893 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199423000138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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This study aimed at the performance evaluation of a closed flock of Marwari sheep and also to study the effect of accumulated inbreeding on the growth traits using a linear mixed model methodology. The data generated for 39 years (1981 to 2020) on Marwari sheep maintained at ICAR-Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute, Arid Region Campus (CSWRI, ARC), Bikaner, Rajasthan, India were used for analysis on growth traits. The overall least-squares means (LSM) of live weights at birth (BWT), weaning (3MWT), 6 months (6MWT), 9 months (9MWT) and 12 months (12MWT) were observed to be 3.02 ± 0.01, 14.30 ± 0.04, 20.12 ± 0.05, 23.68 ± 0.06 and 26.39 ± 0.07 kg, respectively. Overall LSM for average daily gain from birth to 3 months (ADG1), 3 to 6 months (ADG2) and 6 to 12 months (ADG3) were 125.44 ± 0.40, 67.37 ± 0.40 and 35.83 ± 0.29 g/day, respectively. Kleiber ratio (KR) from birth to 3 months (KR1), 3 to 6 months (KR2), and 6 to 12 months (KR3) were 16.78 ± 0.02, 6.58 ± 0.04 and 3.05 ± 0.02, respectively. Results revealed a 4.36, 25.83, 36.33, 31.50 and 28.99% improvement in the live weights since the inception of the improvement programme. This is also reflected by a significant effect of sire on all the growth traits. The estimate of inbreeding in the flock was 1.55%. Highly inbred animals were 5.13% (>5% Fi). The study revealed the non-significant effect of inbreeding level on all growth traits except for BWT and KR3. For BWT, inbreeding classes had variation; however, a negative effect was not seen. The inbreeding class (>5% Fi) was reduced by 0.05 units for KR3 as against its preceding class. Dam's age at lambing and weight influenced the birth weight and subsequent weights. The study concluded that the selection programme of Marwari sheep is in the right direction; however, regular monitoring of inbreeding is necessary and factors affecting growth must be monitored to attain better growth rates in the nucleus.
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- Jayesh Vyas
- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner, Rajasthan, 334001, India
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner, Rajasthan, 334001, India
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner, Rajasthan, 334001, India
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- ICAR-Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute, Arid Region Campus, Bikaner, Rajasthan, 334001, India
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- ICAR-Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute, Arid Region Campus, Bikaner, Rajasthan, 334001, India
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- Animal Genetics & Breeding Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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Kaushik S. Effect of beneficial sweeps and background selection on genetic diversity in changing environments. J Theor Biol 2023; 562:111431. [PMID: 36754344 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtbi.2023.111431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Neutral theory predicts that the genetic diversity within a population is proportional to the effective population size. In contrast, the observed genetic diversity for various species vary in a narrow range for several orders of magnitude change in the population sizes (Lewontin's paradox). The selective sweeps and background selection, reduce the genetic variation at the linked neutral sites and have been studied considering the environment to be selectively constant. However, in a natural population, the selective environment varies with time. Here, we investigate the impact of selective sweeps and background selection on neutral genetic diversity when the selection coefficient changes periodically over time. The reduction in genetic variation due to selective sweeps is known to depend on the conditional fixation time. Here, we find that the effect of changing environment on conditional mean fixation time is most substantial for the randomly mating population than the inbreeding population with arbitrary inbreeding coefficient. We also study the effect of background selection on neutral sites when the selection coefficient of linked deleterious mutation change periodically in time. In the slowly changing environment, we find that neutral heterozygosity is significantly different, and the site frequency spectrum has a different shape than that in the static environment.
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- Sachin Kaushik
- Theoretical Sciences Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore 560064, India.
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Smith RD. Digenic genotypes: The interface of inbreeding, linkage, and linkage disequilibrium. Theor Popul Biol 2023; 151:1-18. [PMID: 36948254 DOI: 10.1016/j.tpb.2023.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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Many traits in populations are well understood as being Mendelian effects at single loci or additive polygenic effects across numerous loci. However, there are important phenomena and traits that are intermediate between these two extremes and are known as oligogenic traits. Here we investigate digenic, or two-locus, traits and how their frequencies in populations are affected by non-random mating, specifically inbreeding, linkage disequilibrium, and selection. These effects are examined both separately and in combination to demonstrate how many digenic traits, especially double homozygous ones, can show significant, sometimes unexpected, changes in population frequency with inbreeding, linkage, and linkage disequilibrium. The effects of selection on deleterious digenic traits are also detailed. These results are applied to both digenic traits of medical significance as well as measuring inbreeding in natural populations.
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- Reginald D Smith
- Ronin Institute 127 Haddon Pl, Montclair, NJ 07043, USA; Supreme Vinegar LLC, 3430 Progress Dr. Suite D, Bensalem, PA 19020, USA.
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Perini F, Cardinali I, Ceccobelli S, Gruppetta A, José CS, Cosenza M, Musso N, Martìnez A, Abushady AM, Monteagudo LV, Liotta L, Lancioni H, Attard G, Lasagna E. Phylogeographic and population genetic structure of hound-like native dogs of the Mediterranean Basin. Res Vet Sci 2023; 155:103-114. [PMID: 36669378 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2023.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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The dog was probably the first domesticated animal. Despite extensive archaeological and genetic investigations, the origin and the evolution of the extant dogs are still being debated. Dog breeds that have over time been selected for hunting share common ancestral traits. This study represents the first comprehensive attempt to survey at the genomic and mitochondrial level eight hound-like dogs breeds indigenous to the Mediterranean Basin to determine if they share common ancient origins. Results from the microsatellite analysis indicate that all the dog populations have a low inbreeding value.The Kelb tal-Fenek has a high divergence from the current Egyptian street population, however there is not enough evidence from this study to exclude completely the potential of an ancient common relationship. Overall, the mitochondrial results indicate high frequencies of haplogroups A and B and a low representation of haplogroup C, while only one Egyptian dog could be assigned to haplogroup D. Results reveal identities and shared clades, suggesting the conservation of ancient European mitotypes in the Mediterranean hound-like breeds, especially in the Egyptian population. Although none of the dog populations/breeds participating in this study indicate to be direct descendants of the Egyptian dogs, they still have a very close morphologically resemblance to those iconic Egyptian dogs often depicted in ancient art forms and share some genetic links with the current Egyptian population. Further research is required with other markers such us complete mitogenomes and SNP panels to confirm the complex history of the Mediterranean dogs involved in this study.
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- Francesco Perini
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno 74, 06121 Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, via Elce di Sotto, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche 10, 60131 Ancona, Italy.
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- St. Simon Veterinary Practice, 53, Grognet Street MST 3611, Mosta, Northern Region, Malta
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- Biodonostia Health Research Institute, Paseo Dr. Begiristain, s/n, 20014 San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Laboratorio di Genetica Forense Veterinaria, Unirelab srl, Milan, Settimo Milanese, Italy
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- Molecular Analysis and Biology Laboratory Biogene, Via Giacomo Leopardi 50, 95127 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Genetics, University of Córdoba, Ctra. Madrid-Córdoba km 396, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Biotechnology School, Nile University, first 6th of October, Giza Governorate, Egypt; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Shubra Al Kheimah, Awal Shubra Al Kheimah, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Embryology and Animal Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Zaragoza, Calle de Pedro Cerbuna, 12, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; Agrifood Institute of Aragon (IA2), University of Zaragoza-CITA, Calle de Pedro Cerbuna, 12, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell'Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, via Elce di Sotto, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Rural Sciences and Food Systems, University of Malta, 2080 Msida, Malta
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno 74, 06121 Perugia, Italy
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Bererhi B, Lindsay WR, Schwartz TS, Wapstra E, Olsson M. Limited effects of inbreeding on breeding coloration. J Hered 2023; 114:143-151. [PMID: 36715308 PMCID: PMC10078160 DOI: 10.1093/jhered/esac063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Animal color signals may function as indicators of fighting ability when males compete for access to females. This allows opponents to settle aggressive interactions before they escalate into physical combat and injury. Thus, there may be strong directional selection on these traits, towards enhanced signal quality. This renders sexually selected traits particularly susceptible to inbreeding depression, due to relatively low ratios of additive genetic variance to dominance variance. We measured the effects of inbreeding on an intrasexually selected color signal ("the badge") in a population of Swedish sand lizards (Lacerta agilis) using the Rhh software based on 17-21 microsatellites. Males of this sexually dichromatic species use the badge during aggressive interactions to display, and assess, fighting ability. We found negative effects of homozygosity on badge size, saturation, and brightness. However, no such effects were observed on color hue. Pair-wise correlations between badge size, hue, and saturation were all statistically significant. Thus, the sand lizard 'badge' is a multicomponent signal with variation explained by covariation in badge size, saturation and color hue. Body mass corrected for skeletal size ("body condition") positively predicted badge size and saturation, encouraging future research on the extent that sexual signals may convey information on multigene targets (i.e., 'genic capture').
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- Badreddine Bererhi
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Medicinaregatan 18, SE-413 -90 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Medicinaregatan 18, SE-413 -90 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Biological Sciences. Auburn University. Auburn 36849, Alabama, USA
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- School of Natural Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, Australia
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Medicinaregatan 18, SE-413 -90 Gothenburg, Sweden.,School of Biological Sciences, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Australia
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Garcia AO, Otto PI, Glatzl Junior LA, Rocha RFB, Dos Santos MG, de Oliveira DA, da Silva MVGB, Panetto JCDC, Machado MA, Verneque RDS, Guimarães SEF. Pedigree reconstruction and population structure using SNP markers in Gir cattle. J Appl Genet 2023. [PMID: 36645582 DOI: 10.1007/s13353-023-00747-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Our objective was to establish a SNPs panel for pedigree reconstruction using microarrays of different densities and evaluate the genomic relationship coefficient of the inferred pedigree, in addition to analyzing the population structure based on genomic analyses in Gir cattle. For parentage analysis and genomic relationship, 16,205 genotyped Gir animals (14,458 females and 1747 males) and 1810 common markers to the four SNP microarrays were used. For population structure analyses, including linkage disequilibrium, effective population size, and runs of homozygosity (ROH), genotypes from 21,656 animals were imputed. Likelihood ratio (LR) approach was used to reconstruct the pedigree, deepening the pedigree and showing it is well established in terms of recent information. Coefficients for each relationship category of the inferred pedigree were adequate. Linkage disequilibrium showed rapid decay. We detected a decrease in the effective population size over the last 50 generations, with the average generation interval around 9.08 years. Higher ROH-based inbreeding coefficient in a class of short ROH segments, with moderate to high values, was also detected, suggesting bottlenecks in the Gir genome. Breeding strategies to minimize inbreeding and avoid massive use of few proven sires with high genetic value are suggested to maintain genetic variability in future generations. In addition, we recommend reducing the generation interval to maximize genetic progress and increase effective population size.
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Machová K, Marina H, Arranz JJ, Pelayo R, Rychtářová J, Milerski M, Vostrý L, Suárez-Vega A. Genetic diversity of two native sheep breeds by genome-wide analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms. Animal 2023; 17:100690. [PMID: 36566708 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2022.100690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Wallachian and Sumava sheep are autochthonous breeds that have undergone a significant bottleneck effect and subsequent restoration efforts. The first objective of this study was to evaluate the degree of genetic variability of both breeds and, therefore, the current management of the breeding. The second was to determine whether these two breeds still retain their genetic uniqueness in relation to each other and other breeds, despite regenerative interventions. Our data consisted of 48 individuals of Sumava and 37 individuals of Wallachian sheep. The comparison data contained 25 other breeds (primarily European) from the HapMap dataset generated by the International Sheep Genomics Consortium. When comparing all 27 breeds, the Czech breeds clustered with 15 other breeds and formed a single branch with them according to Nei's distances. At the same time, however, the clusters of both breeds were integral and easily distinguishable from the others when displayed with principal component analysis (PCA). Population substructure analysis did not show any common genetic ancestry of the Czech national breeds and breeds used for regeneration or, eventually, breeds whose ancestral population was used for regeneration. The average values of FST were higher in Wallachian sheep (FST = 0.14) than in Sumava sheep (FST = 0.08). The linkage disequilibrium (LD) extension per autosome was higher in Wallachian than in Sumava sheep. Consequently, the Ne estimates five generations ago were 68 for Sumava versus 34 for Wallachian sheep. Both native Czech breeds exhibit a wide range of inbreeding based on the excess of homozygosity (FHOM) among individuals, from -0.04 to 0.16 in Sumava and from -0.13 to 0.12 in Wallachian. Average inbreeding based on runs of homozygosity was 0.21 in Sumava and 0.27 in Wallachian. Most detected runs of homozygosity (ROH) were less than 5 Mb long for both breeds. ROH segments longer than 15 Mb were absent in Wallachian sheep. Concerning putative selection signatures, a total of 471 candidate genes in Wallachian sheep within 11 hotspots and 653 genes within 13 hotspots in Sumava sheep were identified. Czech breeds appear to be well differentiated from each other and other European breeds. Their genetic diversity is low, especially in the case of the Wallachian breed. Sumava is not so threatened by low diversity but has a larger share of the non-native gene pool.
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- Karolína Machová
- Department of Genetics and Breeding, Czech University of Life Sciences (CZU), Prague, Czech Republic, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Praha, Suchdol, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Animal Production, University of Leon, Leon, Spain, Veterinary Faculty, Campus de Vegazana, s/n, 24071 Leon, Spain
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- Department of Animal Production, University of Leon, Leon, Spain, Veterinary Faculty, Campus de Vegazana, s/n, 24071 Leon, Spain
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- Department of Animal Production, University of Leon, Leon, Spain, Veterinary Faculty, Campus de Vegazana, s/n, 24071 Leon, Spain
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- Institute of Animal Science, Prague, Czech republic, Přátelství 815, 104 00 Praha, Uhříněves, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Animal Science, Prague, Czech republic, Přátelství 815, 104 00 Praha, Uhříněves, Czech Republic
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- Department of Genetics and Breeding, Czech University of Life Sciences (CZU), Prague, Czech Republic, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Praha, Suchdol, Czech Republic
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- Department of Animal Production, University of Leon, Leon, Spain, Veterinary Faculty, Campus de Vegazana, s/n, 24071 Leon, Spain
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Muller-Girard M, Fowles G, Duchamp J, Kouneski S, Mollohan C, Smyser TJ, Turner GG, Westrich B, Doyle JM. A novel SNP assay reveals increased genetic variability and abundance following translocations to a remnant Allegheny woodrat population. BMC Ecol Evol 2022; 22:137. [PMID: 36418951 PMCID: PMC9686018 DOI: 10.1186/s12862-022-02083-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Allegheny woodrats (Neotoma magister) are found in metapopulations distributed throughout the Interior Highlands and Appalachia. Historically these metapopulations persisted as relatively fluid networks, enabling gene flow between subpopulations and recolonization of formerly extirpated regions. However, over the past 45 years, the abundance of Allegheny woodrats has declined throughout the species' range due to a combination of habitat destruction, declining hard mast availability, and roundworm parasitism. In an effort to initiate genetic rescue of a small, genetically depauperate subpopulation in New Jersey, woodrats were translocated from a genetically robust population in Pennsylvania (PA) in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Herein, we assess the efficacy of these translocations to restore genetic diversity within the recipient population. RESULTS We designed a novel 134 single nucleotide polymorphism panel, which was used to genotype the six woodrats translocated from PA and 82 individuals from the NJ population captured before and after the translocation events. These data indicated that a minimum of two translocated individuals successfully produced at least 13 offspring, who reproduced as well. Further, population-wide observed heterozygosity rose substantially following the first set of translocations, reached levels comparable to that of populations in Indiana and Ohio, and remained elevated over the subsequent years. Abundance also increased during the monitoring period, suggesting Pennsylvania translocations initiated genetic rescue of the New Jersey population. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate, encouragingly, that very small numbers of translocated individuals can successfully restore the genetic diversity of a threatened population. Our work also highlights the challenges of managing very small populations, such as when translocated individuals have greater reproductive success relative to residents. Finally, we note that ongoing work with Allegheny woodrats may broadly shape our understanding of genetic rescue within metapopulations and across heterogeneous landscapes.
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- Megan Muller-Girard
- grid.265122.00000 0001 0719 7561Department of Environmental Science and Studies, Towson University, 8000 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21252 USA
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- Endangered and Nongame Species Program, New Jersey DEP Fish and Wildlife, 1255 County Rd 629, Lebanon, NJ 08833 USA
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- grid.257427.10000000088740847Department of Biology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 975 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15705-1081 USA
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- grid.265122.00000 0001 0719 7561Department of Biological Sciences, Towson University, 8000 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21252 USA
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- grid.413759.d0000 0001 0725 8379USDA-APHIS-WS National Wildlife Research Center, Fort Collins, CO USA
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- Pennsylvania Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110 USA
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- grid.448453.a0000 0004 1130 5264Indiana Department of Natural Resources, 5596 East State Road 46, Bloomington, IN 47401 USA
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- grid.265122.00000 0001 0719 7561Department of Biological Sciences, Towson University, 8000 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21252 USA
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Ruiz Mondragon KY, Aguirre-Planter E, Gasca-Pineda J, Klimova A, Trejo-Salazar RE, Reyes Guerra MA, Medellin RA, Piñero D, Lira R, Eguiarte LE. Conservation genomics of Agave tequilana Weber var. azul: low genetic differentiation and heterozygote excess in the tequila agave from Jalisco, Mexico. PeerJ 2022; 10:e14398. [PMID: 36415865 PMCID: PMC9676017 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Genetic diversity is fundamental for the survival of species. In particular, in a climate change scenario, it is crucial that populations maintain genetic diversity so they can adapt to novel environmental conditions. Genetic diversity in wild agaves is usually high, with low genetic differentiation among populations, in part maintained by the agave pollinators such as the nectarivorous bats. In cultivated agaves, patterns of genetic diversity vary according to the intensity of use, management, and domestication stage. In Agave tequilana Weber var. azul (A. tequilana thereafter), the plant used for tequila production, clonal propagation has been strongly encouraged. These practices may lead to a reduction in genetic diversity. Methods We studied the diversity patterns with genome-wide SNPs, using restriction site associated DNA sequencing in cultivated samples of A. tequilana from three sites of Jalisco, Mexico. For one locality, seeds were collected and germinated in a greenhouse. We compared the genomic diversity, levels of inbreeding, genetic differentiation, and connectivity among studied sites and between adults and juvenile plants. Results Agave tequilana presented a genomic diversity of HT = 0.12. The observed heterozygosity was higher than the expected heterozygosity. Adults were more heterozygous than juveniles. This could be a consequence of heterosis or hybrid vigor. We found a shallow genetic structure (average paired FST = 0.0044). In the analysis of recent gene flow, we estimated an average migration rate among the different populations of m = 0.25. In particular, we found a population that was the primary source of gene flow and had greater genomic diversity (HE and HO ), so we propose that this population should continue to be monitored as a potential genetic reservoir. Discussion Our results may be the consequence of more traditional management in the studied specific region of Jalisco. Also, the exchange of seeds or propagules by producers and the existence of gene flow due to occasional sexual reproduction may play an important role in maintaining diversity in A. tequilana. For populations to resist pests, to continue evolving and reduce their risk of extinction under a climate change scenario, it is necessary to maintain genetic diversity. Under this premise we encourage to continue acting in conservation programs for this species and its pollinators.
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- Instituto de Ecología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Instituto de Ecología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Instituto de Ecología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Instituto de Ecología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Instituto de Ecología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Recursos Naturales, Unidad de Biotecnología y Prototipos (UBIPRO), Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, México
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- Instituto de Ecología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Vitt S, Bakowski CE, Thünken T. Sex-specific effects of inbreeding on body colouration and physiological colour change in the cichlid fish Pelvicachromis taeniatus. BMC Ecol Evol 2022; 22:124. [PMID: 36316663 PMCID: PMC9623988 DOI: 10.1186/s12862-022-02074-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Colour expression is highly variable in animals. In fishes, rapid colour change, i.e. physiological colour change, can be observed in multiple contexts, e.g. in camouflage or communication, and is affected by various factors, such as stress. Pelvicachromis taeniatus is a cichlid fish from West Africa with sexual dichromatism and both sexes being brightly coloured and flexible in ornament expression. In the present study, inbred and outbred P. taeniatus were photographed before and after a stress situation to investigate the stress response regarding colour expression in both sexes. Results The chromaticity and the colour patch size (relative coloured area at the abdomen) were determined at both timepoints and the changes were analysed. Additionally, the coefficients of variation within family groups for the chromaticity (CVchromaticity) and colour patch size (CVarea) were calculated. Chromaticity as well as the extent of colouration increased significantly following handling stress. The change in chromaticity was not significantly different between in- and outbred individuals in females and males. Inbred males showed more intense yellow colouration than outbred males. Independent from inbreeding, the CVchromaticity decreased following the handling stress. The change in CVarea of females and males differed between in- and outbred individuals. In females, the decrease was significantly stronger in inbred individuals and in males the decrease was stronger in the outbred group. Conclusion The results show that short-term stress can increase colouration, potentially advertising individual’s stress tolerance. Furthermore, this study shows positive inbreeding effects on a sexually selected trait.
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- Simon Vitt
- grid.10388.320000 0001 2240 3300Institute of Evolutionary Biology and Ecology, University of Bonn, An der Immenburg 1, 53121 Bonn, Germany
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- grid.10388.320000 0001 2240 3300Institute of Evolutionary Biology and Ecology, University of Bonn, An der Immenburg 1, 53121 Bonn, Germany
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- grid.10388.320000 0001 2240 3300Institute of Evolutionary Biology and Ecology, University of Bonn, An der Immenburg 1, 53121 Bonn, Germany
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Zander KK, Burton M, Pandit R, Gunawardena A, Pannell D, Garnett ST. How public values for threatened species are affected by conservation strategies. J Environ Manage 2022; 319:115659. [PMID: 35820310 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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While the imminent extinction of many species is predicted, prevention is expensive, and decision-makers often have to prioritise funding. In democracies, it can be argued that conservation using public funds should be influenced by the values placed on threatened species by the public, and that community views should also affect the conservation management approaches adopted. We conducted on online survey with 2400 respondents from the general Australian public to determine 1) the relative values placed on a diverse set of 12 threatened Australian animal species and 2) whether those values changed with the approach proposed to conserve them. The survey included a contingent valuation and a choice experiment. Three notable findings emerged: 1) respondents were willing to pay $60/year on average for a species (95% confidence interval: $23 to $105) to avoid extinction in the next 20 years based on the contingent valuation, and $29 to $100 based on the choice experiment, 2) respondents were willing to pay to reduce the impact of feral animals on almost all presented threatened species, 3) for few species and respondents, WTP was lower when genetic modification to reduce inbreeding in the remaining population was proposed.
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- School of Agriculture and Environment, University of Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Agriculture and Environment, University of Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Agriculture and Environment, University of Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Agriculture and Environment, University of Western Australia, Australia
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- Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University, Australia
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Bangar YC, Magotra A, Yadav AS. Estimation of inbreeding and its effects on growth traits in Beetal goat. Trop Anim Health Prod 2022; 54:279. [PMID: 36074276 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-022-03283-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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The purpose of the present study was to estimate the inbreeding coefficient and its effects on various growth traits in Beetal goat using pedigree records of 963 kids born to 38 sires and 287 dams over the period of 2004 to 2019. The inbreeding coefficients for each individual were obtained under animal model. The effects of inbreeding along with other fixed effects such as year of birth, sex of kid, type of birth, and dam's weight at kidding on growth traits viz., weight at birth (BWT), 3 (WT3), 6 (WT6), 9 (WT9), and 12 (WT12) months of age were studied using least-squares analysis. Additionally, average daily gain and Kleiber ratio up to weaning age (90 days) were studied under the same model. The overall inbreeding coefficient was low in magnitude (1.42%) and ranged from 0 to 25% over the study period. The significant (P < 0.05) increase in average inbreeding coefficient (%) over the years was observed among the studied population. Although, the effects of various factors had significant (P < 0.05) influence on growth traits under least-squares model, the regression of targeted traits on inbreeding were non-significant (P > 0.05) and the same ranged from - 0.06 to 0.04. The present findings indicated that there was no inbreeding depression among the growth traits of Beetal goat. However, as inbreeding (%) raised in recent years only, the scientific efforts must be taken to avoid inbreeding at resourced population by introducing new germplasms at earliest.
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- Yogesh C Bangar
- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar, Haryana, 125001, India.
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar, Haryana, 125001, India
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar, Haryana, 125001, India
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Merz F, Gallana M, Hartnack S, Del Chicca F, Dolf G, Hungerbühler S, Hittmair KM, Dorsch R, Zaal M, Vink-Nooteboom M, Hartmann A, Pieńkowska-Schelling A, Schelling C, Reichler IM. [Outcome of selective mating in the Entlebucher Mountain Dog for reduction of ureteral ectopia]. SCHWEIZ ARCH TIERH 2022; 164:535-546. [PMID: 35791823 DOI: 10.17236/sat00363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is predisposed to ureteral ectopia and associated diseases of the urinary tract as well as the kidneys, which can have severe to lethal consequences. Due to the clustered occurrence of clinical signs in 11 % of Entlebucher Mountain dogs in the absence of a genetic test for ureteral ectopia, screening was introduced in 2008 to allow phenotype-based breeding selection. The ureteral orifices of the dogs are visualized by ultrasound and existing urinary retention or urinary incontinence is documented. The diagnostic findings were evaluated centrally with assignment to one of five phenotypes depending on the localization of the ureteral orifices and the renal and ureteral shape. Breeding approval and mating restrictions are the responsibility of the respective breeding associations and predominantly Entlebucher Mountain Dogs with extravesical ectopic ureters and/or clinical signs were excluded from breeding. The effect of phenotype-based selective mating on the incidence of ureteral ectopia and its clinical signs, as well as possible factors influencing the expression of the phenotype, were determined in the birth cohorts after the introduction of screening. Analysis of the data set of 1456 phenotyped Entlebucher Mountain Dogs showed, that at 11 % versus 5 %, males were more frequently assigned to the extravesical phenotype than females. The effect of phenotype-based breeding selection was examined in a subpopulation consisting of phenotyped parents and their offspring (n = 876). The prevalence of the extravesical phenotype decreased from 24 % in the 2005 to 2007 birth cohorts to 1,4 % in the 2015 to 2017 birth cohorts. Since 2015 almost no Entlebucher Mountain Dogs with incontinence, hydroureter or hydronephrosis have been recorded. It was feared that the additional selection measures to control ureteral ectopia in the small Entlebucher Mountain Dog population would intensify the inbreeding increase. However, this has so far remained absent. Therefore, as long as no genetic test is available, it is recommended to continue phenotype-based breeding selection with exclusion of dogs with extravesical ureteral ectopia and/or hydroureter/hydronephrosis/urinary incontinence, while keeping an eye on the development of the inbreeding coefficient.
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- F Merz
- Klinik für Reproduktionsmedizin, Vetsuisse-Fakultät, Universität Zürich
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- Klinik für Reproduktionsmedizin, Vetsuisse-Fakultät, Universität Zürich
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- Institut für Veterinärepidemiologie, Vetsuisse-Fakultät, Universität Zürich
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- Klinik für bildgebende Diagnostik, Vetsuisse-Fakultät, Universität Zürich
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- Institut für Genetik, Vetsuisse-Fakultät, Universität Bern
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- Klinik für Kleintiere, Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover
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- Bildgebende Diagnostik, Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien
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- Medizinische Kleintierklinik, Zentrum für klinische Tiermedizin, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
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- De Wagenrenk, Veterinary Specialist Center
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- Forschungsgruppe Genetik, Vetsuisse-Fakultät Zürich, Forschungsplattform AgroVet-Strickhof
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- Klinik für Reproduktionsmedizin, Vetsuisse-Fakultät, Universität Zürich
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Jacinto JGP, Sbarra F, Quaglia A, Gentile A, Drögemüller C. Short communication: Prevalence of deleterious variants causing recessive disorders in Italian Chianina, Marchigiana and Romagnola cattle. Animal 2022; 16:100569. [PMID: 35717834 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2022.100569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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In the last two decades, the molecular cause of six monogenic autosomal recessive disorders has been identified in native Italian beef cattle: two different ATP2A1 variants for the pseudomyotonia congenita, the first in Chianina and Romagnola (PMT1) and the second in Romagnola (PMT2); a KDM2B variant for the paunch calf syndrome (PCS) in Marchigiana and Romagnola; a NID1 variant for the congenital cataract (CC) in Romagnola; a LAMB1 variant for the hemifacial microsomia (HFM) in Romagnola; an ABCA12 variant for the ichthyosis fetalis (IF) in Chianina and a FA2H variant for the ichthyosis congenita (IC) in Chianina. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential impact of these disorders in the affected Italian populations. For this purpose, 3331 Chianina, 2812 Marchigiana and 1680 Romagnola bulls born in the last 40 years were considered. The allelic frequency (AF) of the variant for PMT1 was 1.0% in Romagnola, 4.6% in Marchigiana and 5.9% in Chianina. The AF of the variant for PMT2 was 3.3% in Romagnola and 0% in the other two breeds. The AF of the variant for PCS was 11.7% in Romagnola, 2.0% in Marchigiana and 0% in Chianina. The AF of the variants for CC, HFM, IF and IC resulted below 3%, being the variants detected only in the breed populations in which they were previously reported. Considering a selected male population in the single breed, Chianina showed carrier prevalence of 11.9% for PMT1, 7.7% for IC and 6.4% for IF. Romagnola showed carrier prevalence of 23.4% for PCS, 6.7% for PMT2, 4.1% for HFM, 3.2% for CC and 2.0% for PMT1. Marchigiana showed carrier prevalence of 9.1% for PMT1 and 4.0% for PCS. With respect to the Romagnola cattle, the concerning presence of a total of five defect alleles in the population hampers a general approach based on the prevention of carriers from artificial insemination. However, identification of carriers may allow conscious mating to prevent the risk of homozygous descendants as well as the spread of heterozygous offspring. Therefore, systematic genotyping for all seven known harmful alleles is recommended to prevent risk mating between carriers, in particular to avoid the occurrence of affected offspring.
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- J G P Jacinto
- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Tolara di Sopra 50, 40064 Ozzano Emilia, BO, Italy; Institute of Genetics, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Bremgartenstrasse109a, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- National Association of Italian Beef-Cattle Breeders, Strada del Vio Viscioloso, 21, 06132 Perugia, Italy
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- National Association of Italian Beef-Cattle Breeders, Strada del Vio Viscioloso, 21, 06132 Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Tolara di Sopra 50, 40064 Ozzano Emilia, BO, Italy
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- Institute of Genetics, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Bremgartenstrasse109a, 3012 Bern, Switzerland.
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BACKGROUND The ubiquity of pedigrees in many scientific areas calls for versatile and user-friendly software. Previously published online pedigree tools have limited support for complex pedigrees and do not provide analysis of relatedness between pedigree members. RESULTS We introduce QuickPed, a web application for interactive pedigree creation and analysis. It supports complex inbreeding and comes with a rich built-in library of common and interesting pedigrees. The program calculates all standard coefficients of relatedness, including inbreeding, kinship and identity coefficients, and offers specialised plots for visualising relatedness. It also implements a novel algorithm for describing pairwise relationships in words. CONCLUSION QuickPed is a user-friendly pedigree tool aimed at researchers, case workers and teachers. It contains a number of features not found in other similar tools, and represents a significant addition to the body of pedigree software by making advanced relatedness analyses available for non-bioinformaticians.
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- Magnus D Vigeland
- Department of Medical Genetics, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
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Maity S, Singh SK, Yadav VK, Chandra K, Sharma LK, Thakur M. DNA matchmaking in captive facilities: a case study with tigers. Mol Biol Rep 2022. [PMID: 35359235 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07376-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Genetics driven interventions if adopted in conservation breeding projects may enhance the overall success by prioritizing breeding among genetically most competent individuals and delaying or completely diminishing the ill effects of inbreeding. METHODS AND RESULTS In the present study, we investigated genetic make-up of 15 tigers housed at five different captive facilities of West Bengal in India and report the moderate level of genetic variation. We identified five tigers based on individual genetic attributes that may be prioritized for future breeding or animal exchange programmes. The occurrence of first and second order related individuals in captivity require management attention and they should be paired considering their immediate genetic background. CONCLUSION Considering tiger as a case study, we highlight the use of genetic assessment and necessity to validate the studbook records in formulating adaptive management strategies for long-term conservation and management of species of interest.
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Goundali KE, Bouab C, Rifqi L, Chebabe M, Hilali A. [Consanguineous marriages and their effects on non-communicable diseases in the Moroccan population: a cross-sectional study]. Pan Afr Med J 2022; 41:221. [PMID: 35721643 PMCID: PMC9167468 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2022.41.221.31273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Introduction inbreeding is recognized in many studies as an important factor impacting health across several generations. It poses a real public health problem. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of inbreeding on non-communicable diseases, in particular susceptibility to a range of chronic and complex diseases in the Moroccan population. Methods we conducted an analytical cross-sectional study based on a survey conducted in two Moroccan communes: BNI hlal and Foum jemaa. The sample studied consisted of 222 individuals. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals were calculated for the probability of having the disease by the inbreeding status. The chi-square test was used to assess the relationship between the categorical variables. A p. value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results a frequency of consanguineous marriages of 43.2% was recorded among respondents vs 41% among their parents. We found that inbreeding between parents increased the chances of consanguineous marriages among offsprings (p = 0.01). The generation of consanguineous parents had a higher risk of developing non-communicable diseases such as cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and chronic renal failure. Conclusion this study shows an increase in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases in the consanguineous population. This can confirm the influence of genetic factors upon the entire spectrum of the disease and not just inmendelian disorders.
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- Khaddouj El Goundali
- Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, 26000 Settat, Settat, Morocco
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- Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, 26000 Settat, Settat, Morocco
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- Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, 26000 Settat, Settat, Morocco
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- Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, 26000 Settat, Settat, Morocco
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- Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, 26000 Settat, Settat, Morocco
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Luigi-Sierra MG, Fernández A, Martínez A, Guan D, Delgado JV, Álvarez JF, Landi V, Such FX, Jordana J, Saura M, Amills M. Genomic patterns of homozygosity and inbreeding depression in Murciano-Granadina goats. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2022; 13:35. [PMID: 35264251 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-022-00684-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background Inbreeding depression can adversely affect traits related to fitness, reproduction and productive performance. Although current research suggests that inbreeding levels are generally low in most goat breeds, the impact of inbreeding depression on phenotypes of economic interest has only been investigated in a few studies based on genealogical data. Results We genotyped 1040 goats with the Goat SNP50 BeadChip. This information was used to estimate different molecular inbreeding coefficients and characterise runs of homozygosity and homozygosity patterns. We detected 38 genomic regions with increased homozygosity as well as 8 ROH hotspots mapping to chromosomes 1, 2, 4, 6, 14, 16 and 17. Eight hundred seventeen goats with available records for dairy traits were analysed to evaluate the potential consequences of inbreeding depression on milk phenotypes. Four regions on chromosomes 8 and 25 were significantly associated with inbreeding depression for the natural logarithm of the somatic cell count. Notably, these regions contain several genes related with immunity, such as SYK, IL27, CCL19 and CCL21. Moreover, one region on chromosome 2 was significantly associated with inbreeding depression for milk yield. Conclusions Although genomic inbreeding levels are low in Murciano-Granadina goats, significant evidence of inbreeding depression for the logarithm of the somatic cell count, a phenotype closely associated with udder health and milk yield, have been detected in this population. Minimising inbreeding would be expected to augment economic gain by increasing milk yield and reducing the incidence of mastitis, which is one of the main causes of dairy goat culling. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40104-022-00684-5.
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Huffmeyer AA, Sikich JA, Vickers TW, Riley SPD, Wayne RK. First reproductive signs of inbreeding depression in Southern California male mountain lions (Puma concolor). Theriogenology 2022; 177:157-164. [PMID: 34710647 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Long-term studies of mountain lions (Puma concolor) in Southern California have documented persistent small population sizes and the lowest genetic variation of any mountain lion population, except for the Federally endangered mountain lion subspecies, the Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi). There is overwhelming molecular evidence supporting inbreeding and low genetic diversity in these Southern California populations but there is a lack of phenotypical evidence of inbreeding depression. The primary goal of this study was to assess male mountain lions, in Southern California, for teratospermia (>60% abnormal sperm production), one of the first signs of inbreeding depression in mountain lions that are associated with decreased reproduction and population decline. From December 2019 to December 2020, we surveyed mountain lions during live captures, after mortality events, and in images collected from camera traps in the following populations: Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains, Santa Ana Mountains, and the Eastern Peninsular Range. Mountain lions were sampled for known physical abnormalities associated with inbreeding depression such as teratospermia, cryptorchidism, and distal tail kinks. For teratospermia, we extracted testes from five males post-mortem to assess sperm morphology. Epididymal sperm evaluations revealed all males were teratospermic. Across all samples, on average, 93% of observed spermatozoa were abnormal. We physically examined 32 mountain lions (males and females) for distal tail kinks, and we observed one individual affected. We examined 15 male mountain lions for cryptorchidism, and we observed one unilaterally cryptorchid male and one male with testes that differed significantly in size, likely reflecting asynchronous migration of the testes during puberty. Further, we identified three other animals in camera-trap images that had distal tail kinks, for a total of four. In conclusion, from December 2019 to December 2020, we identified nine individuals exhibiting physical signs of inbreeding depression. These reproductive and physical signs of inbreeding depression in Southern California mountain lions increase the urgency of conservation efforts in the region.
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- Audra A Huffmeyer
- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, National Park Service, 401 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, USA
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- Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, National Park Service, 401 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, USA; Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Esdaile E, Avila F, Bellone RR. Analysis of Genetic Diversity in the American Standardbred Horse Utilizing Short Tandem Repeats and Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms. J Hered 2021; 113:238-247. [PMID: 34893836 PMCID: PMC9270868 DOI: 10.1093/jhered/esab070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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American Standardbreds were developed as a harness racing horse breed. The United States Trotting Association closed the studbook in 1973 and implemented a book size cap in 2009. This study aimed to investigate genetic diversity in the American Standardbred after the studbook cap was introduced using short tandem repeats (STRs) and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Sixteen STRs from horses foaled from 2010 to 2015 and their sires and dams (n = 50 621) were utilized to examine allelic richness (Ar), expected heterozygosity (HE), observed heterozygosity (HO), unbiased heterozygosity (HU), inbreeding coefficient (FIS), and fixation index (FST). These analyses found that trotting and pacing sires were less genetically diverse than dams (HEPBonferroni = 0.029 and 6.3 × 10−5, respectively) and their offspring (ArPBonferroni = 0.034 and 6.9 × 10-6, respectively), and pacing offspring were significantly less diverse than their dams (HEPBonferroni = 2 × 10-3). Inbreeding coefficients for trotters (FIS = −0.014) and pacers (FIS = −0.012) suggest that breeding practices have maintained diversity. Moderate levels of genetic differentiation (0.066 < FST < 0.11) were found between pacing and trotting groups. Additionally, 10 of the most prolific trotting sires and their male offspring (n = 84) were genotyped on the 670K Axiom Equine HD Array. HO values higher than HE (P < 0.001), low inbreeding coefficients (mean F = −0.064), and mean FROH = 21% indicate relatively high levels of diversity in this cohort, further supporting the STR data. However, in contrast, HO values were higher for trotting sires (0.41) than their offspring (0.36). This observation warrants further monitoring of diversity over time. These data provide an updated foundation of diversity indices for further, long-term analysis in the breed.
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- Elizabeth Esdaile
- Veterinary Genetics Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California- Davis, Davis, CA
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- Veterinary Genetics Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California- Davis, Davis, CA
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- Veterinary Genetics Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California- Davis, Davis, CA.,Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA
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Malec P, Weber J, Böhmer R, Fiebig M, Meinert D, Rein C, Reinisch R, Henrich M, Polyvas V, Pollmann M, von Berg L, König C, Steidle JLM. The emergence of ecotypes in a parasitoid wasp: a case of incipient sympatric speciation in Hymenoptera? BMC Ecol Evol 2021; 21:204. [PMID: 34781897 PMCID: PMC8591844 DOI: 10.1186/s12862-021-01938-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background To understand which reproductive barriers initiate speciation is a major question in evolutionary research. Despite their high species numbers and specific biology, there are only few studies on speciation in Hymenoptera. This study aims to identify very early reproductive barriers in a local, sympatric population of Nasonia vitripennis (Walker 1836), a hymenopterous parasitoid of fly pupae. We studied ecological barriers, sexual barriers, and the reduction in F1-female offspring as a postmating barrier, as well as the population structure using microsatellites. Results We found considerable inbreeding within female strains and a population structure with either three or five subpopulation clusters defined by microsatellites. In addition, there are two ecotypes, one parasitizing fly pupae in bird nests and the other on carrion. The nest ecotype is mainly formed from one of the microsatellite clusters, the two or four remaining microsatellite clusters form the carrion ecotype. There was slight sexual isolation and a reduction in F1-female offspring between inbreeding strains from the same microsatellite clusters and the same ecotypes. Strains from different microsatellite clusters are separated by a reduction in F1-female offspring. Ecotypes are separated only by ecological barriers. Conclusions This is the first demonstration of very early reproductive barriers within a sympatric population of Hymenoptera. It demonstrates that sexual and premating barriers can precede ecological separation. This indicates the complexity of ecotype formation and highlights the general need for more studies within homogenous populations for the identification of the earliest barriers in the speciation process. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12862-021-01938-y.
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- Pawel Malec
- Naturpark Steigerwald E.V., 91443, Scheinfeld, Germany
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- Dep. of Chemical Ecology 190T, Institute of Biology, University of Hohenheim, 70593, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Natural History Museum Bern, 3005, Bern, Switzerland
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- Untere Naturschutzbehörde, Landratsamt Kitzingen, 97318, Kitzingen, Germany
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- Apicultural State Institute, University of Hohenheim, 70593, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Dep. of Chemical Ecology 190T, Institute of Biology, University of Hohenheim, 70593, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Wildlife Ecology and Management, University of Freiburg, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Dep. of Chemical Ecology 190T, Institute of Biology, University of Hohenheim, 70593, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Dep. of Chemical Ecology 190T, Institute of Biology, University of Hohenheim, 70593, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Dep. of Chemical Ecology 190T, Institute of Biology, University of Hohenheim, 70593, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Akademie für Natur- und Umweltschutz Baden-Württemberg beim Ministerium für Umwelt, Klima und Energiewirtschaft, 70192, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Dep. of Chemical Ecology 190T, Institute of Biology, University of Hohenheim, 70593, Stuttgart, Germany.
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Kerniske FF, Pena Castro J, De la Ossa-Guerra LE, Mayer BA, Abilhoa V, de Paiva Affonso I, Ferreira Artoni R. Spinal malformations in a naturally isolated Neotropical fish population. PeerJ 2021; 9:e12239. [PMID: 34721968 PMCID: PMC8541325 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.12239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Fish populations that reside in completely isolated freshwater ecosystems are rare worldwide. The Vila Velha State Park (VVSP), located in southern Brazil, is recognized for its arenitic formations called sinkholes (furnas), which are completely isolated. Fish populations within, such as those of Psalidodon aff. fasciatus, often develop vertebral malformations due to this isolation from other conspecifics and other species. In this study, we analyzed geometric morphology in digital radiographs to identify congenital deformations of Psalidodon aff. fasciatus in Furna 2 of VVSP. We found many fish with spinal deformities, including wide variation in the number of caudal vertebrae and corporal deformations related to a flattened body and spinal curvature. Females were more affected than males. We also demonstrated that these deformations reflect inbreeding and an absence of gene flow in the population. In conclusion, isolated populations such as fish species in furnas are potential models for evo-devo research.
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- Graduate Program in Evolutionary Biology, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Evolutionary Biology, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil.,Graduate Program in Evolutionary Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Evolutionary Biology, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil
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- Capão da Imbuia Natural History Museum, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Evolutionary Biology, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil.,Graduate Program in Evolutionary Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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Mathavaraj S, Sabu KK. Genetic diversity and structure revealed by genomic microsatellite markers in Centella asiatica (L.) Urb., a plant with medicinal potential. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:7387-7396. [PMID: 34716865 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06748-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Around the world, medicinal plants are utilised for various purposes. Centella asiatica is one of the important medicinal plants widely used in many medicinal systems. Nevertheless, analysis of the genetic diversity would pave the way for its most suitable utilisation. METHODS AND RESULTS The present study analyses the genetic diversity and structure of eighty C. asiatica accessions collected from the southern states of India, using ten genomic microsatellite markers. The mean Nei's gene diversity (0.46) indicates considerable genetic diversity. Analysis of molecular variance (82.48%) exhibited significant genetic variance between samples within the population. The cluster analysis brought out the structure of the analysed populations as three subpopulations based on the genetic differentiation. CONCLUSIONS The study showed significant intra-population variation, predominant inbreeding and population differentiation in C. asiatica. The findings will help better understanding of the genetic structure and gene pool of the plant.
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- Sakthipriya Mathavaraj
- Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, 695562, India
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Rasmussen SL, Hallig J, van Wijk RE, Petersen HH. An investigation of endoparasites and the determinants of parasite infection in European hedgehogs ( Erinaceus europaeus) from Denmark. Int J Parasitol Parasites Wildl 2021; 16:217-227. [PMID: 34703761 PMCID: PMC8524744 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2021.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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The European hedgehog population is declining in Europe. It is therefore important to investigate the causes for the decline and monitor the general health of the species. We investigated the endoparasite occurrence in 299 dead European hedgehogs. Of these, endoparasites were detected in 69% of the individuals tested. We identified Crenosoma striatum, Capillaria aerophila (syn. Eucoleus aerophilus), Capillaria spp., coccidia, Cryptosporidium spp., Brachylaemus spp. and Capillaria hepatica. We also examined the hedgehogs for Giardia spp. and Echinococcus multilocularis but all were negative. Coccidia (n = 7, 2.5%) and Cryptosporidium spp. (n = 14, 5.2%) were only detected in individuals from Zealand, Lolland and Jutland south of the Limfjord. Single cases of Brachylaemus spp. (n = 1, 0.4%) and Capillaria hepatica (n = 1, 1.1%) were exclusively discovered in Jutland south and north of the Limfjord, respectively. These results indicate a regional difference in endoparasite species carried by European hedgehogs in Denmark. This stresses the need for hedgehogs to be cared for locally when admitted to wildlife rehabilitation centres, and to be released within their area of origin, to prevent spread of endoparasite infections among hedgehogs. Additionally, we explored the following possible determinants of parasite infection in the hedgehogs: sex, age, mortality category (in-care, natural and roadkill), infection with MRSA, genetic heterozygosity, month of death, geographical location and habitat type, and found that only age had a statistically significant effect on endoparasite prevalence, as we detected a lower occurrence of endoparasites in juvenile hedgehogs (<1 year) compared to the other age classes. However, pairwise comparisons of geographical regions did show significant differences in endoparasite occurrence: Zealand vs. Jutland south of the Limfjord and Zealand vs. Falster. We conclude that, in line with previous studies of European hedgehogs throughout their range in Western Europe, endoparasite infections are common and a natural part of their ecology. We investigated the endoparasites of 299 dead European hedgehogs from Denmark. We found that 69% (n = 206) of the hedgehogs hosted endoparasites. We detected Crenosoma, Capillaria, Cryptosporidium, Brachylaemus and coccidia spp. We explored possible determinants of overall endoparasite occurrence. We conclude that only age and geography significantly affected endoparasite occurrence.
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- Sophie Lund Rasmussen
- Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, The Recanati-Kaplan Centre, Tubney House, Abingdon Road, Tubney, Abingdon, OX13 5QL, UK.,Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7H, 9220, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Centre for Diagnostics, Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, Kemitorvet, 2800, Kgs, Lyngby, Denmark
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- Van Wijk Eco Research, Bagsværddal 7 st tv, 2880, Bagsværd, Denmark
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- Centre for Diagnostics, Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, Kemitorvet, 2800, Kgs, Lyngby, Denmark
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Agarwal V, Thirthalli J, Kumar CN, Christopher R, U Arunachal G, Reddy KS, Rawat VS, Gangadhar BN, Wood J, Nimgaonkar V. Parental consanguinity among patients with schizophrenia in a rural community of South India: A clinical and genetic investigation. Asian J Psychiatr 2021; 64:102814. [PMID: 34425412 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Studies from certain regions of the world indicate that consanguineous marriages are a risk factor for the development of schizophrenia in offspring. However the evidence is inconsistent partly due to methodological limitation of which hospital based recruitment contributing to significant bias. The studies from the Indian subcontinent, is scarce, where rates of consanguinity is high. METHODS The schizophrenia patients living in a geographically defined rural south Indian community and randomly selected controls dwelling in the same community sharing sociocultural, economic and lifestyle factors were recruited. They were assessed for parental consanguinity using the clinical interviews as well as DNA-based estimates. The latter was conducted by calculating the coefficient of inbreeding 'f'. A participant was considered to have consanguineous parentage if his/her parents shared a common ancestor no more remote than a great-great-grandparent, corresponding to DNA-based estimates of 'f' ≥ 0.0156. RESULTS The rates of parental consanguinity assessed by clinical interview were comparable in both groups (Cases: 10.71 %, Controls: 7.25 %; χ2 = 0.493, p = 0.4825). However, DNA-based rates of parental consanguinity showed that 'f' was significantly higher among cases than controls (Mann-Whitney U = 11315.5; p = 0.022). Seventy-five cases (62.5 %) and 108 control participants (48.6 %) had 'f' ≥ 0.0156 (χ2 = 6.008; p = 0.014). The results were consistent across different quality control measures. CONCLUSION Schizophrenia is associated with higher parental consanguinity, suggesting a role for multiple recessive risk alleles in its etiology. Replication in future studies in diverse settings would add further strength to this.
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- Vikas Agarwal
- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, India.
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- Department of Neurochemistry, National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Mediacal Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Western Psychiatric Hospital, Pittsburgh, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Western Psychiatric Hospital, Pittsburgh, USA; Department of Human Genetics, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA
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Cvrček J, Velemínský P, Dupej J, Jor T, Brůžek J. Kinship and the familial occurrence of skeletal developmental anomalies in the noble Swéerts-Sporck family (Bohemia, 17th to 20th centuries). Int J Paleopathol 2021; 34:163-167. [PMID: 34298314 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpp.2021.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the degree of similarity of biologically related individuals according to the occurrence of skeletal developmental anomalies (SDA), to see whether these anomalies reflect documented biological relationships. MATERIAL AND METHODS The sample consists of the skeletal remains of seven members of the noble Swéerts-Sporck family from the 17th-20th centuries. Eighty-nine SDA were examined using morphological assessment, X-ray and CT. The degree of similarity was calculated using a similarity coefficient (Cvrček et al., 2018). RESULTS There were three shared SDA in the sample (cranial shift at the C-T border, cervical ribs, hypoplasia of rib 12), and another fifteen individual SDA were reported. The degree of similarity between individuals supports their documented relationships. The greatest similarity was found in closely related individuals such as father/son or siblings, and the least between unrelated individuals. CONCLUSIONS SDA can be used as a supportive tool for detecting family relationships. The results correspond to the conclusions of earlier analyses of non-metric traits and frontal sinuses in the same sample: the smaller the biological distance between individuals, the greater the degree of their similarity. SIGNIFICANCE Using unique human skeletal collections, this communication contributes to the expansion of knowledge about the familial occurrence of SDA. LIMITATIONS The small number of individuals limits the use of statistical approaches. SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH The results call for research on this topic using a larger sample with known genealogical data and the same approaches, to confirm our conclusions.
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- Jan Cvrček
- Department of Anthropology, National Museum in Prague, Cirkusová 1740, Prague 20, 193 00, Horní Počernice, Czech Republic; Department of Anthropology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Viničná 1594/7, 128 00, Prague 2, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Anthropology, National Museum in Prague, Cirkusová 1740, Prague 20, 193 00, Horní Počernice, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Anthropology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Viničná 1594/7, 128 00, Prague 2, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Viničná 1594/7, 128 00, Prague 2, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Anthropology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Viničná 1594/7, 128 00, Prague 2, Czech Republic.
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Alfaro E, Inostroza X, Dipierri JE, Peña Aguilera D, Hidalgo J, Albeck ME. Surnames and population structure in the Doctrine of Belén, Altos de Arica, Viceroyalty of Peru (1750-1813). J Biosoc Sci 2021;:1-13. [PMID: 34308810 DOI: 10.1017/S0021932021000389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The analysis of multiple population structures (biodemographic, genetic and socio-cultural) and their inter-relations contribute to a deeper understanding of population structure and population dynamics. Genetically, the population structure corresponds to the deviation of random mating conditioned by a limited number of ancestors, by restricted migration in the social or geographic space, or by preference for certain consanguineous unions. Through the isonymic method, surname frequency and distribution across the population can supply quantitative information on the structure of a human population, as they constitute universal socio-cultural variables. Using documentary sources to undertake the Doctrine of Belén's (Altos de Arica, Chile) historical demography reconstruction between 1763 and 1820, this study identified an indigenous population with stable patronymics. The availability of complete marriage, baptism and death records, low rates of migration and the significant percentage of individuals registered and constantly present in this population favoured the application of the isonymic method. The aim of this work was to use given names and surnames recorded in these documentary sources to reconstruct the population structure and migration pattern of the Doctrine of Belén between 1750 and 1813 through the isonymic method. The results of the study were consistent with the ethno-historical data of this ethnic space, where social cohesion was, in multiple ways, related to the regulation of daily life in colonial Andean societies.
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Subramanian S. Harmful mutation load in the mitochondrial genomes of cattle breeds. BMC Res Notes 2021; 14:241. [PMID: 34176488 PMCID: PMC8237412 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-021-05664-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Objective Domestication of wild animals results in a reduction in the effective population size, and this could affect the deleterious mutation load of domesticated breeds. Furthermore, artificial selection will also contribute to the accumulation of deleterious mutations due to the increased rate of inbreeding among these animals. The process of domestication, founder population size, and artificial selection differ between cattle breeds, which could lead to a variation in their deleterious mutation loads. We investigated this using mitochondrial genome data from 364 animals belonging to 18 cattle breeds of the world. Results Our analysis revealed more than a fivefold difference in the deleterious mutation load among cattle breeds. We also observed a negative correlation between the breed age and the proportion of deleterious amino acid-changing polymorphisms. This suggests a proportionally higher deleterious SNPs in young breeds compared to older breeds. Our results highlight the magnitude of difference in the deleterious mutations present in the mitochondrial genomes of various breeds. The results of this study could be useful in predicting the rate of incidence of genetic diseases in different breeds. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13104-021-05664-y.
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- Sankar Subramanian
- GeneCology Research Centre, School of Science, Technology and Engineering, The University of the Sunshine Coast, 1 Moreton Parade, Petrie, Moreton Bay, QLD, 4502, Australia.
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Jarnecka O, Bauer EA, Jagusiak W. Pedigree analysis in the Polish Red cattle population. Animal 2021; 15:100238. [PMID: 34030032 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2021.100238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to describe the population structure and inbreeding level of the population of Polish Red Cattle (PRC). The structure of the breed was analysed in the context of the existing genetic resources conservation programme. The level of genetic diversity and the effective population size were also determined. The analyses were carried out based on pedigree records of 9 170 animals. Data and pedigree information were collected during the time period of 1950-2014. Records were collected by the National Research Institute of Animal Production in Balice, Poland. The population structure was analysed using the CFC programme. All the animals were grouped into five classes according to their inbreeding coefficient: the first class included non-inbred animals; and the next classes included inbred animals 0% < F ≤ 5%, 5% < F ≤ 10%, 10% < F ≤ 20%, 20% < F ≤ 30% or F > 30%. The average inbreeding in PRC population was 4% and there were 2 182 (23.8%) inbred animals. The study also included the determination of ancestral paths for the PRC population. The longest ancestral path (LAP) consisted of 12 generations (three animals) while only 229 animals (2.53%) had an LAP comprising at least 10 generations. Therefore, a need exists, particularly in PRC as a small local breed, to manage selection and mating decisions to control future coancestry and inbreeding, which would lead to better handling of the effective population size. The study results showed the possibility of disrupting the balance of the structure of a small population like PRC. Hence, endangered populations need to be monitored on a continuous basis.
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- O Jarnecka
- Department of Genetics, Animal Breeding and Ethology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland, Al. Mickiewicza 24/28, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, Anatomy and Genomics, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland, Al. Mickiewicza 24/28, 30-059 Kraków, Poland.
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- Department of Genetics, Animal Breeding and Ethology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland, Al. Mickiewicza 24/28, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
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Luan P, Huo T, Ma B, Song D, Zhang X, Hu G. Genomic inbreeding and population structure of northern pike ( Esox lucius) in Xinjiang, China. Ecol Evol 2021; 11:5657-5668. [PMID: 34026037 PMCID: PMC8131772 DOI: 10.1002/ece3.7469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Northern pike (Esox lucius) was widely distributed in the high latitudes of the northern hemisphere. In China, northern pike was originally distributed only in the upper reaches of the Irtysh River in Xinjiang and has appeared in many water bodies outside the Irtysh River Basin in Northern Xinjiang. A total of four populations were collected from north to south in Xinjiang, including Irtysh River (RIR), Ulungu Lake (LUL), a small lake nearby Ulungu River (LJD), and Bosten Lake (LBO). We estimated population genomic parameters, performed gene flow analysis, and estimated the effective population size of each population. The proportion of individuals with high inbreeding coefficient (F ≥ 0.0625) accounted for 36.4% (44/121) of all sequenced individuals, approximately 4.5% (1/22) in LUL, 25.9% (7/27) in LBO, 42.9% (18/42) in RIR, and 60% (18/30) in LJD. RIR had the highest mean of genomic relatedness (coancestry coefficient = 0.025 ± 0.040, IBD = 0.036 ± 0.078). Gene flow results showed that the population spreading was from RIR into two branches, one was LBO, and the other continued to split into LUL and LJD, and migration signal from LBO to LUL was detected. Our results suggested that the extinction risk of northern pike was very low in Xinjiang of China, and the controlled capture fishery of northern pike could be developed reasonably.
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- Peixian Luan
- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research InstituteChinese Academy of Fishery SciencesHarbinChina
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Biotechnology and BreedingMinistry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsHeilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery SciencesHarbinChina
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research InstituteChinese Academy of Fishery SciencesHarbinChina
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Biotechnology and BreedingMinistry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsHeilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery SciencesHarbinChina
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research InstituteChinese Academy of Fishery SciencesHarbinChina
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Biotechnology and BreedingMinistry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsHeilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery SciencesHarbinChina
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research InstituteChinese Academy of Fishery SciencesHarbinChina
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Biotechnology and BreedingMinistry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsHeilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery SciencesHarbinChina
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research InstituteChinese Academy of Fishery SciencesHarbinChina
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Biotechnology and BreedingMinistry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsHeilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery SciencesHarbinChina
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- Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research InstituteChinese Academy of Fishery SciencesHarbinChina
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Biotechnology and BreedingMinistry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsHeilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery SciencesHarbinChina
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Abushhiwa MH, Alrtib AM, Elmeshreghi TN, Abdunnabi MA, Shmela ME, Bennour EM. Patellar luxation in Hejazi goats. Open Vet J 2021; 11:295-300. [PMID: 34307087 PMCID: PMC8288729 DOI: 10.5455/ovj.2021.v11.i2.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Patellar luxation (PL) is a common orthopedic affection among farm and pet animals with mostly congenital (environmental and/or genetic) background. Aim We report here the first observation of lateral PL in Hejazi goats bred in Libya. Methods Five Hejazi goats aged between 4 months and 2 years with severe hind limb lameness were admitted to Al-Sorouh veterinary clinic in Tripoli during the period from 2016 to 2018. The goats were thoroughly examined clinically and radiographically. Two goats were surgically treated, and the other three cases were not because of either the cost limitation or expected poor prognosis. The surgical intervention involved femoral trochlear sulcoplasty, medial joint capsule imbrication, and tibial tuberosity transposition. Results The clinical examination showed grade III-IV lateral PL. Radiologically, there were unilateral or bilateral, ventrocaudal, and dorsal PLs. Two cases were referred to surgical correction. One case almost restored the normal movement of stifle joint together with a good general status 1 year postsurgery. However, the surgical treatment was not effective in correcting the luxated patella in the second case. Conclusion Lateral PL is common among orthopedic affections in Hejazi goats in Libya, and its surgical treatment provided a quite convenient approach. An association between inbreeding and the PL was suggested in those cases.
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- Mohamed H. Abushhiwa
- Department of Surgery and Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
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- Department of Surgery and Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
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- Department of Preventive Medicine (Genetics & Animal Breeding), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
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- Department of Preventive Medicine (Genetics & Animal Breeding), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
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Blanco G, Morinha F. Genetic signatures of population bottlenecks, relatedness, and inbreeding highlight recent and novel conservation concerns in the Egyptian vulture. PeerJ 2021; 9:e11139. [PMID: 33828925 PMCID: PMC8005290 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.11139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The assessment of temporal variation in genetic features can be particularly informative on the factors behind demography and viability of wildlife populations and species. We used molecular methods to evaluate neutral genetic variation, relatedness, bottlenecks, and inbreeding in a declining population of Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) in central Spain. The results show that the genetic diversity remained relatively stable over a period of twelve years despite the decline in census and effective population sizes in the last decades. A relatively high proportion of nestlings from different and distant territories showed high relatedness in each study year. We also found support for an increasing impact of severe recent (contemporary) rather than distant (historical) past demographic bottlenecks, and the first evidence of inbred mating between full siblings coinciding with lethal malformations in offspring. The inbred nestling with feather malformations was positive to beak and feather disease virus recorded for the first time in this species. These results alert on recent and novel threats potentially affecting health and reducing the adaptive potential of individuals in this threatened species.
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- Guillermo Blanco
- Department of Evolutionary Ecology, National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Evolutionary Ecology, National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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