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Development of microsatellite loci for two New World vultures (Cathartidae)

May 19, 2019

Objective

Use next-generation sequencing to develop microsatellite loci that will provide the variability necessary for studies of genetic diversity and population connectivity of two New World vulture species.

Results

We characterized 11 microsatellite loci for black vultures (Coragyps atratus) and 14 loci for turkey vultures (Cathartes aura). These microsatellite loci were grouped into 3 multiplex panels for each species. The number of alleles among black vulture samples ranged from 2 to 11, and 3 to 48 among turkey vulture samples.

Publication Year 2019
Title Development of microsatellite loci for two New World vultures (Cathartidae)
DOI 10.1186/s13104-019-4295-z
Authors Darren J Wostenberg, Jennifer A. Fike, Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Michael L. Avery, Antoinette J. Piaggio
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title BMC Research Notes
Index ID 70215501
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Fort Collins Science Center