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Development of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in Greater-White Fronted Geese (Anser albifrons) for Genetic Stock Identification on Wintering Grounds, 2019

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This data set contains a description of 3 mitochondrial DNA and 93 nuclear DNA Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) loci and sequence information developed through double digest restriction-site associated DNA sequencing (ddRADseq) techniques for Greater White-Fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) that winter in California.

Author(s): Wilson, R. E.; Pierson, B. J.; Sonsthagen, S. A.; Ely, C. R.; Talbot, S. L.

Suggested Citation:
Wilson, R. E., Pierson, B. J., Sonsthagen, S. A., Ely, C. R. and Talbot, S. L., 2019, Development of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in Greater-White Fronted Geese (Anser albifrons) for genetic stock identification on wintering grounds, 2019: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9LYUFRH.

Referenced Publication(s):

Wilson, R. E., S. A. Sonsthagen, J. M. DaCosta, C. R. Ely, M. D. Sorenson, and S. L. Talbot. 2019. Identification of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms for Use in a Genetic Stock Identification System for Greater White-Fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) Subspecies Wintering in California. USGS Open-File Report 2019-1040, 18 p. doi:10.3133/ofr20191040


DataID: 236 | doi:10.5066/P9LYUFRH | Date Posted Online: 2019-04-23 | Last Updated: 2020-11-10 15:42:43

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