Genetic Variation in Rocky Mouse, Apodemus mystacinus (Danford & Alston 1877) (Mammalia: Rodentia) in Turkey, Inferred from RAPDs

摘要

We employed RAPD (Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA Marker System) to Apodemus mystacinus, rocky mouse widely distributed in Turkey, in order to explore the genetic variation. A total of 60 RAPD markers were tested, 14 primers were selected and 154 polymorphic DNA bands were analysed. The estimated genetic diversity for A. mystacinus populations was ranged from 0.022 (P=4.55%) in Trabzon to 0.204 (P=40.91%) in Mugla population. The total genetic diversity was calculated as 0.248 in all A. mystacinus populations. High G(ST) value (0.631) was calculated for the A. mystacinus populations. The UPGMA dendrogram constructed based on genetic distance data formed distinct groupings with low bootstrap values.