Dr.C.G.JoshiShadma Fatima2017-08-182017-08-182006http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810028870It is essential to characterize the germplasm for intragenetic variability, which will help in planning for conservation strategy as well as genetic improvement. Microsatellite markers offer great potential for genetic comparisons within and between populations. They are the best available molecular tools for characterization of breeds. Nineteen microsatellite pairs were chosen from the list suggested by International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG) and amplified in two multiplexes (Set-I carrying 7 microsatellite pairs, and Set-II carrying 12 pairs) for automated fluorescence genotyping to assess genetic variability within and between three viz. Zalawadi, Gohilwadi and Surti goat breedsenThesis