<i>K</i>-Casein gene frequencies support subdivision and historical origin of Argentine Creole cattle

Gene frequencies at the K-casein locus were estimated in six different herds (N = 180) of Argentinean Creole cattle. The results showed a strong influence of subdivision and independent evolution on the divergence of the observed gene frequencies. These results suggest that the population structure...

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Autores principales: Golijow, Carlos Daniel, Giovambattista, Guillermo, Poli, Mario Andrés, Dulout, Fernando Noel, Lojo, María Mercedes
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Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1996
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Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/108733
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Sumario:Gene frequencies at the K-casein locus were estimated in six different herds (N = 180) of Argentinean Creole cattle. The results showed a strong influence of subdivision and independent evolution on the divergence of the observed gene frequencies. These results suggest that the population structure of these herds favor the maintenance of polymorphism, which is of crucial importance for the long-time survival of populations.