In:
G3 Genes|Genomes|Genetics, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 8, No. 7 ( 2018-07-01), p. 2173-2179
Abstract:
Sika deer (Cervus Nippon) and wapiti (Cervus elaphus) are closely related species and their hybridization can result in significant allele-shift of their gene pool. Additive genetic effects and putative heterotic effects of their hybridization on growth performance could confer considerable economic advantage in deer farming. Here, we used double-digest restriction site-associated DNA sequencing technology (ddRAD-seq) and detected ∼320,000 genome-wide SNPs from 30 captive individuals: 7 sika deer, 6 wapiti and 17 F1 hybrids (reciprocal cross). By screening observed heterozygosity of each SNP across four taxonomic groups, we report for the first time a resource of 2,015 putative diagnostic SNP markers (species-specific SNPs for sika deer and wapiti), which can be used to design tools for assessing or monitoring the degree of hybridization between sika deer and wapiti. These ddRAD-seq data and SNP datasets are also valuable resources for genome-wide studies, including trait discovery for breeders of domestic deer.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2160-1836
DOI:
10.1534/g3.118.200417
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2018
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2629978-1
