P-02-01-005
Genetic variation at microsatellite DNA loci in cultured chinook salmon
strains of British Columbia
The cultured chinook salmon strains reared by the company will be sampled
in 2002 and 2003 for molecular genetic analysis to calculate genetic diversity
based on microsatellite loci (number of alleles, allele frequencies, levels
of heterozygosity, inbreeding level) for each strain.
Allele and genotype frequencies will be examined for evidence of founder
effects and/or subsequent restrictions of effective population size and
compared genetic diversity of cultured strains with that observed in natural
chinook salmon populations.
Relationships among the cultured strains and natural populations present
in BC (and elsewhere) will be determined by calculating genetic distance
measures.
In a final report, develop recommendations on the best methods for companies
and the industry to maximize the genetic variation in strains on which
selective breeding programs will be based.
Project Start Date: September 1, 2002
Project Completion Date: May 31, 2003
For further information please contact: DFO project leader: Ruth
Withler (E-mail:
WithlerR@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca) or Regional ACRDP Coordinator: Jerry
Corriveau (E-mail:
CorriveauJ@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca)
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