The package hierfstat for the statistical software r, created by the R Development Core
Team, allows the estimate of hierarchical F‐statistics from a hierarchy with any numbers of …

Double muscling is a trait previously described in several mammalian species including
cattle and sheep and is caused by mutations in the myostatin (MSTN) gene (previously …

NEXUS is a file format designed to contain systematic data for use by computer programs.
The goals of the format are to allow future expansion, to include diverse kinds of information …

The need for improved genetic resolution. A brief review of the basic techniques: basic tools,
category 1-non-PCR based methods, category 2-arbitrary (or semi-arbitrary) primed …

The genetic structure of sheep reflects their domestication and subsequent formation into
discrete breeds. Understanding genetic structure is essential for achieving genetic …

The population structure of an organism reflects its evolutionary history and influences its
evolutionary trajectory. It constrains the combination of genetic diversity and reveals patterns …

Abstract Background The genus Arachis is native to a region that includes Central Brazil and
neighboring countries. Little is known about the genetic variability of the Brazilian cultivated …

Surprisingly little is known about the reproductive behaviour and breeding biology of most
shark species, especially in natural populations. Here, we characterize reproductive patterns …

Chicken prolactin (PRL) is a physiological candidate gene for egg production. The objective
of the current research was to investigate the association of polymorphisms in the chicken …

Abstract Background The castor bean (Ricinus communis L.), a monotypic species in the
spurge family (Euphorbiaceae, 2n= 20), is an important non-edible oilseed crop widely …