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Genetic variation across the historical range of the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Mock, K. E., Theimer, T. C., Rhodes, O. E., Greenberg, D. L., Keim, P.·2002·Molecular Ecology
DOI 10.1046/j.1365-294x.2002.01467.x
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Genetic differences within and among naturally occurring populations of wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) were characterized across five subspecies' historical ranges using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) analysis, microsatellite loci and mitochondrial control region sequencing. Current subspecific designations based on morphological traits were generally supported by these analyses, with the exception of the eastern (M. g. silvestris) and Florida (M. g. osceola) subspecies, which consistently formed a single unit. The Gould's subspecies was both the most genetically divergent and the least genetically diverse of the subspecies. These genetic patterns were consistent with current and historical patterns of habitat continuity. Merriam's populations showed a positive association between genetic and geographical distance, Rio Grande populations showed a weaker association and the eastern populations showed none, suggesting differing demographic forces at work in these subspecies. We recommend managing turkeys to maintain subspecies integrity, while recognizing the importance of maintaining regional population structure that may reflect important adaptive variation.

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  • Haplogroup H1 contains the majority of the Southwest samples, and its haplotypes are closely related (although not identical) to those occurring in present-day Eastern (M. g. silvestris), Rio Grande (M. g. intermedia), and Florida (M. g. osceola) wild turkey populations that currently occur outside the Southwest.

    “Haplogroup H1 contains the majority of the Southwest samples, and its haplotypes are closely related (although not identical) to those occurring in present-day Eastern (M. g. silvestris), Rio Grande (M. g. intermedia), and Florida (M. g. osceola) wild turkey populations that currently occur outside the Southwest (Fig. 4 and Fig. S1) (15, 16).”

    From Ancient mitochondrial DNA analysis reveals complexity of indigenous North American turkey domestication (2010) · cites this paper as [15]

  • The archaeological samples were extracted in dedicated ancient DNA laboratories following published protocols for analysis and authentication.

    “The archaeological samples were extracted in dedicated ancient DNA laboratories following published protocols for analysis and authentication (12–14).”

    From Ancient mitochondrial DNA analysis reveals complexity of indigenous North American turkey domestication (2010) · cites this paper as [14]

  • Present-day Eastern and Rio Grande wild turkeys can usually be differentiated phenotypically, but mtDNA analysis indicates that the subspecies do not form distinct phylogenetic clades.

    “Although present-day Eastern and Rio Grande wild turkeys can usually be differentiated phenotypically (21), mtDNA analysis indicates that the subspecies do not form distinct phylogenetic clades (15).”

    From Ancient mitochondrial DNA analysis reveals complexity of indigenous North American turkey domestication (2010) · cites this paper as [15]

  • The genetic distinction between Merriam's wild turkey and the geographically closest subspecies suggests that Merriam's has been genetically isolated for a long period, perhaps even since the Late Pleistocene.

    “Moreover, the genetic distinction between Merriam’s wild turkey and the geographically closest subspecies suggests that Merriam’s has been genetically isolated for a long period, perhaps even since the Late Pleistocene (15, 25).”

    From Ancient mitochondrial DNA analysis reveals complexity of indigenous North American turkey domestication (2010) · cites this paper as [15]

  • Eastern and Rio Grande wild turkey subspecies do not cluster in monophyletic clades, but share several common haplotypes with each other and with their neighboring subspecies.

    “These two subspecies do not cluster in monophyletic clades, but share several common haplotypes with each other and with their neighboring subspecies (15) (Figs. 3 and 4 and Fig. S1).”

    From Ancient mitochondrial DNA analysis reveals complexity of indigenous North American turkey domestication (2010) · cites this paper as [15]

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Authors
Mock, K. E., Theimer, T. C., Rhodes, O. E., Greenberg, D. L., & Keim, P.
Affiliations
  • Northern Arizona University (US)
  • Purdue University West Lafayette (US)
Corresponding author
Mock, K. E.
ORCID
Venue
Molecular Ecology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2002-04
Volume
11
Issue
4
Pages
643-657
ISSN
  • 0962-1083 (ISSN-L)
  • 1365-294X
DOI
10.1046/j.1365-294x.2002.01467.x
OpenAlex
W2080149406
Cited by
96
References
70
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FWCI
2.48
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 24 d)
Locations
  • Molecular Ecology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Digital Commons - USU (Utah State University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic diversity and population structure
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Forensic and Genetic Research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
Keywords
Meleagris gallopavo, subspecies classification, genetic variation, population structure, historical range, Meleagris gallopavo silvestris, genetic divergence, genetic diversity, habitat continuity, genetic distance, adaptive variation, wildlife management
MeSH terms
Animals, Animals, Wild, DNA, Mitochondrial, Genetics, Population, Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length, Turkeys, Genetic Variation, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Microsatellite Repeats

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