Genetic Structure of Racing Pigeons (Columba livia) Kept in Poland Based on Microsatellite Markers

Pigeons played a major role in communication before the invention of the telephone and the telegraph, as well as in wars, where they were used to carry information and orders over long distances. Currently, numerous sports competitions and races are held with their participation, and their breeding...

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Published in:Genes 2022-06, Vol.13 (7), p.1175
Main Authors: Podbielska, Angelika, Radko, Anna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bayesian analysis
Birds
Columbiformes
Domestication
Genetic analysis
Genetic diversity
Genetic markers
Genetic structure
Inbreeding
Microsatellites
Population
Statistical analysis
World War I
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Summary:Pigeons played a major role in communication before the invention of the telephone and the telegraph, as well as in wars, where they were used to carry information and orders over long distances. Currently, numerous sports competitions and races are held with their participation, and their breeding is demanding not only for breeders, but also for the birds themselves. Therefore, an analysis of the genetic structure of racing pigeons kept in Poland was undertaken on the basis of 16 microsatellite markers, as well as the evaluation of the microsatellite panel recommended by ISAG. For this purpose, Bayesian clustering, a dendrogram, and Principal Coordinate Analysis were conducted. In addition, statistical analysis was performed. Based on this research, it was observed that racing pigeons are genetically mixed, regardless of their place of origin. Moreover, genetic diversity was estimated at a relatively satisfactory level (Ho = 0.623, He = 0.684), and no alarmingly high inbreeding coefficient was observed (F = 0.088). Moreover, it was found that the panel recommended by ISAG can be successfully used in Poland for individual identification and parentage testing (PIC = 0.639, CE-1P = 0.9987233, CE-2P = 0.9999872, CE-PP = 0.99999999).
ISSN:2073-4425
2073-4425
DOI:10.3390/genes13071175