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DNA Microsatellite and Sex Identification Markers for Emperor Goose (Chen canagica) and Cross-Species Amplification of Microsatellites in Select Goose Species, Alaska 2016

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This data set contains allele sizes for 30 individuals of 9 previously published and 20 novel microsatellite loci and the molecular sex verification (n = 31) of Emperor Geese (Chen canagica) from various locations across Alaska. The allele sizes for the 20 microsatellite loci developed in this study are included for 10 White-fronted Geese (Anser albifrons) from Selawik, 11 Black Brant (Branta bernicla nigricans) from Kigigak Island, 10 Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) from Copper River Delta, and 9 Cackling Geese (Branta hutchinsii) from lower Kashunuk River (Hock Slough) and Tutakoke River.

Author(s): Talbot, S. L.

Suggested Citation:
Talbot, S. L., 2017, DNA Microsatellite and Sex Identification Markers for Emperor Goose (Chen canagica) and Cross-Species Amplification of Microsatellites in Select Goose Species, Alaska 2016 (ver. 1.1, August 2022): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/F71V5C4S.

Version History:
First release: October 2017
Revised: August 2022 (ver. 1.1)

Referenced Publication(s):

Gravley, M. C., G. K. Sage, J. A. Schmutz, and S. L. Talbot. 2017. Development of microsatellite loci exhibiting reverse ascertainment bias and a sexing marker for use in Emperor Geese (Chen canagica). Avian Biology Research 10(4):201-210. doi:10.3184/175815617X14969254461396


DataID: 161 | doi:10.5066/F71V5C4S | Date Posted Online: 2017-10-03 | Last Updated: 2023-07-07 08:50:52

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