Molecular characterization of Iranian dromedaries using microsatellite markers

Considering the importance of maintaining genetic diversity in native animals, this study conducted to analyse dromedary populations north Kerman province, Iran, using eight autosomal microsatellite markers. Eighty-one blood samples were collected from five different and DNA was extracted. The highest lowest allele number effective alleles shown YWLL08 (21 4) VOLP32 (14.97 3.11), respectively. expected heterozygosity varied 0.778 Sahra-e Jahad population 0.847 Nogh population. test for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium showed significant deviations most loci. mean multilocus FST value (0.057) suggested that differentiation is moderate between populations. From total diversity, only 6% due among populations, while remaining 94% corresponded differences individuals within each results current indicated Camelus dromedarius province have a relativity high variation data could be useful designing breeding strategies conservation. degree variability demonstrated implies studied are rich reservoirs must preserved. A future direction our can studying all Iranian better evaluate level inbreeding establish appropriate conservation aimed avoid losses diversity.