Review: microsatellite markers in amphibian conservation genetics

Jehle, R ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0545-5664 and Arntzen, JW 2002, 'Review: microsatellite markers in amphibian conservation genetics' , Herpetological Journal, 12 , pp. 1-9.

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Abstract

Recent technical advances allow straightforward access to genetic information directly drawn from DNA. The present article highlights the suitability of high variation molecular genetic markers, such as microsatellites, for studies relevant to amphibian conservation. Molecular markers appear particularly useful for i) measuring local gene flow and migration, ii) assigning individuals to their most likely population of origin, iii) measuring effective population size through the between-generation comparison of allele frequencies, and iv) detecting past demographic bottlenecks through allele frequency distortions. We demonstrate the use of some newly developed analytical tools on newt (Triturus sp.) microsatellite data, discuss practical aspects of using microsatellites for amphibians, and outline potential future research directions.

Item Type:	Article
Themes:	Subjects / Themes > Q Science > QL Zoology Subjects / Themes > Q Science > QH Natural history > QH301 Biology Subjects outside of the University Themes
Schools:	Schools > School of Environment and Life Sciences Schools > School of Environment and Life Sciences > Ecosystems and Environment Research Centre
Journal or Publication Title:	Herpetological Journal
Publisher:	The British Herpetological Society
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	0268-0130
Depositing User:	Users 29196 not found.
Date Deposited:	30 Oct 2009 13:39
Last Modified:	16 Feb 2022 08:46
URI:	https://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/2399

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