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Reliable wolf-dog hybrid detection in Europe using a reduced SNP panel developed for non-invasively collected samples.
BMC genomics - 25 Jun 2021
Harmoinen Jenni, von Thaden Alina, Aspi Jouni, Kvist Laura, Cocchiararo Berardino, Jarausch Anne, Gazzola Andrea, Sin Teodora, Lohi Hannes, Hytönen Marjo K, Kojola Ilpo, Stronen Astrid Vik, Caniglia Romolo, Mattucci Federica, Galaverni Marco, Godinho Raquel, Ruiz-González Aritz, Randi Ettore, Muñoz-Fuentes Violeta, Nowak Carsten
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Understanding the processes that lead to hybridization of wolves and dogs is of scientific and management importance, particularly over large geographical scales, as wolves can disperse great distances. However, a method to efficiently detect hybrids in routine wolf monitoring is lacking. Microsatellites offer only limited resolution due to the low number of markers showing distinctive allele...
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