Microsatellite DNA Analysis of Genetic Diversity and Parentage Testing in the Popular Dog Breeds in Poland

There is growing concern that extreme breed standardization contributes to a reduction of the effective population size and high levels of inbreeding, resulting in the loss of genetic diversity in many breeds. This study examined genetic diversity among eight popular dog breeds in Poland and evaluat...

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Main Authors: Anna Radko, Angelika Podbielska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/12/4/485