Microsatellite based genetic characterization of Kanni Adu, Kodi Adu and Salem Black goats of Tamil Nadu
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Date
2014-09
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ICAR
Abstract
Goat is a multi-functional animal and plays a significant
role in the economy and nutrition of landless, small and
marginal farmers in India. India has 23 recognized goat
breeds adapted to different agro-climatic conditions. These
different goat breeds represent important genetic resources
because of their special economic and ecological
characteristics. Tamil Nadu is situated in southern part of
India and bestowed with Kanni Adu, Kodi Adu and Salem
Black goat breeds (Acharya 1982, Thiruvenkadan et al.
2000, Thiruvenkadan and Karunanithi 2006, Thiruvenkadan
2012). These breeds are well adapted to their environment
and are important economic resource. Genetic variation
within and between breeds is warranted to differentiate them
on a genetic basis. The resulting genetic information may
assist in choosing the best conservation and improvement
options for these genetic resources. Advances in
biotechnology offer possibilities of improving, utilizing and
conserving present domestic animal diversity. Molecular
markers have been shown to be an efficient tool in
quantification of genetic diversity of various populations.
Microsatellite markers are best suited to characterize the
genetic variability within and between populations because
of their high variability, distribution throughout the genome,
co-dominant inheritance and neutrality to selection (Boyce
et al. 1996).
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TNV_IJAS_2014_84(9)1023-1026
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Veterinary Science