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Microsatellite genotypes for desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) from scat (2016-2018)

December 6, 2019

These data show the multilocus genotypes, as well as extraction and sample genotype quality assessments for desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) scat samples.

These data support the following publication:
Mitelberg, A., Vandergast, A.G., Nussear, K.E., Dutcher, K. and Esque, T.C., 2019. Development of a Genotyping Protocol for Mojave Desert Tortoise Scat. Chelonian Conservation and Biology. https://doi.org/10.2744/CCB-1394.1.

Publication Year 2019
Title Microsatellite genotypes for desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) from scat (2016-2018)
DOI 10.5066/P9SNWMJY
Authors Anna Mitelberg, Amy Vandergast, Kenneth E Nussear, Kirsten E. Dutcher, Todd C Esque
Product Type Data Release
Record Source USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog
USGS Organization Western Ecological Research Center - Headquarters