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Analysis of genetic diversity in Bolivian llama populations using microsatellites.
Journal of animal breeding and genetics = Zeitschrift fur Tierzuchtung und Zuchtungsbiologie - 1 Aug 2013
Barreta J, Gutiérrez-Gil B, Iñiguez V, Romero F, Saavedra V, Chiri R, Rodríguez T, Arranz J J
Abstract excerpt
South American camelids (SACs) have a major role in the maintenance and potential future of rural Andean human populations. More than 60% of the 3.7 million llamas living worldwide are found in Bolivia. Due to the lack of studies focusing on genetic diversity in Bolivian llamas, this analysis investigates both the genetic diversity and structure of 12 regional groups of llamas that span the greater part of the...
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