Articles
Vol. 15 No. 20 (2006)
Using PCR-SSCP as Tool to Detect Polymorphism in Tapirs
Amazonian Resources Technology Center of the Organization of Indigenous Peoples of Pastaza (OPIP) - FÁTIMA CENTER
Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Human Cytogenetics. Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Human Cytogenetics. Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Human Cytogenetics. Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
Universidad Central del Ecuador. Facultad de Medicina. Quito-Ecuador
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Submitted
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3 July 2025
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Published
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2006-12-01
Abstract
Information on genetic variation is essential for the conservation and management of wildlife, as it allows for the design of captive-breeding plans, wildlife management plans, and translocation and re-introduction of individuals, in ways that minimize inbreeding and outbreeding depression. There are many techniques available to evaluate genetic variation in both captive and wild populations, varying in both cost and sensitivity. Here we report on the potential use of PCR-SSCP, a cheap and highly sensitive technique, in the lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris) using both fragments of mitochondrial genes and microsatellites of 150-1200bp in length.
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