Population genetics in multiple scales: Genetic microstructure of a cat population in Colombia
Considering of multiples research of genetic in cats, the objective of this study was to compare the genetic diversity of the domestic cat population at different spatial and temporal scales. According to the administrative division of the city of Cali, 8 colonies (localities) were chosen,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Serbian Genetics Society
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Genetika |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0534-0012/2021/0534-00122101235P.pdf |
| Summary: | Considering of multiples research of genetic in cats, the objective of this
study was to compare the genetic diversity of the domestic cat population at
different spatial and temporal scales. According to the administrative
division of the city of Cali, 8 colonies (localities) were chosen, which
together form 5 subpopulations within the city for sampling. The phenotype
from each individual’s coat was recognized for the subsequent calculation of
allele frequencies, Hardy-Weinberg (HW) equilibrium, genetic structure, and
correlated genetic diversity and structure with antiquity in each
neighborhood. The non-agouti allele obtained the highest frequencies, and
the white allele had the lowest frequencies in all colonies and
subpopulations; the manx allele was also reported. HW equilibrium was found
in the orange locus, except for the Salomia, Sena and Santa Barbara colonies
of the NW subpopulation. A significant association was found between the
diversity of the tabby locus and antiquity and the differentiation of the
colonies (FCT) with antiquity of colonies. In conclusion, domestic cats in
the city of Cali behave as a single population, with incipient genetic
microstructure phenomena, which are part of the natural dynamics of the
population in their interaction with the urban environment. |
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| ISSN: | 0534-0012 1820-6069 |