Development of new microsatellite loci and multiplex reactions for muskellunge (Esox masquinongy)

The muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) is a valued fisheries species throughout its native range. Numerous studies have documented performance and phenotypic differences among muskellunge populations, but genetic markers for assessment have been lacking. We characterized 14 microsatellite loci and devel...

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Published in:Molecular ecology resources 2008-07, Vol.8 (4), p.811-813
Main Authors: SLOSS, BRIAN L, FRANCKOWIAK, RYAN P, MURPHY, EDWARD L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
broodstock
development
Esox lucius
Esox masquinongy
Freshwater
hatchery
microsatellites
muskellunge
strain
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Summary:The muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) is a valued fisheries species throughout its native range. Numerous studies have documented performance and phenotypic differences among muskellunge populations, but genetic markers for assessment have been lacking. We characterized 14 microsatellite loci and developed five multiplex polymerase chain reactions. Successful amplification of northern pike (Esox lucius) was observed for seven loci. These microsatellites will be useful for analysing population structure, performance characteristics of propagated strains, and helping to develop and monitor hatchery management guidelines for muskellunge.
ISSN:1755-0998
1755-098X
1755-0998
DOI:10.1111/j.1755-0998.2007.02075.x