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A reduced SNP panel to trace gene flow across southern European wolf populations and detect hybridization with other Canis taxa.
Scientific reports - 9 Mar 2022
Stronen Astrid Vik, Mattucci Federica, Fabbri Elena, Galaverni Marco, Cocchiararo Berardino, Nowak Carsten, Godinho Raquel, Ruiz-González Aritz, Kusak Josip, Skrbinšek Tomaž, Randi Ettore, Vlasseva Albena, Mucci Nadia, Caniglia Romolo
Abstract excerpt
Intra- and inter-specific gene flow are natural evolutionary processes. However, human-induced hybridization is a global conservation concern across taxa, and the development of discriminant genetic markers to differentiate among gene flow processes is essential. Wolves (Canis lupus) are affected by hybridization, particularly in southern Europe, where ongoing recolonization of historic ranges is augmenting gene...
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