Genetic investigation of Italian domestic pigeons increases knowledge about the long-bred history of Columba livia (Aves: Columbidae)

摘要: AbstractIn this study, we aimed to characterise the genetic diversity of Italian pigeon breeds and describe relationships among them other European lineages, conjecturing which processes have led actual breeds. We analysed eight most diffused in addition 11 foreign lineages that could shared common ancestors or been used creation 12 autosomal microsatellite loci 427 samples collected from 19 belonging six main groups domestic pigeons (tumblers highflyers, structure, owls, wattle, utility hen). Genetic variability did not differ considerably breeds, with an average observed heterozygosity (HO) 0.550 ± 0.072 (max = 0.661 breed Sottobanca; min = 0.411 Frillback). The 21.34% total variation found was partitioned were assigned coherently their respective origin. analysis supports origin homing from...