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This comprehensive study on the Andalusian Black cattle breed reveals a substantial population decline, with the average herd size decreasing significantly from 305.54 to 88.28 animals per herd. This decline is primarily attributed to agricultural changes and the introduction of foreign meat-focused breeds. The male-to-female ratio shift is noteworthy, with more cows than bulls, impacting selection intensity for both genders. Inbreeding levels, though relatively low historically (5.94%) and currently (7.23%), raise concerns as 37.08% historically and 48.82% currently of the animals exhibit inbreeding. Positive assortative mating is evident, reflected by the increasing non-random mating coefficient (α). Key ancestors play a crucial role in shaping genetic diversity, with one ancestor significantly influencing the current genetic pool and the top 10 ancestors contributing substantially. Breed maintains a conservation index of 2.75, indicating relatively high genetic diversity. Recent conservation efforts have led to an increase in registered animals. The Cañadas Reales, historical transhumance routes, may have contributed to genetic connections among provinces. Challenges include the historical bottleneck, demographic changes, and potential impacts from reproductive practices. The Andalusian Black breed's conservation necessitates ongoing efforts in genealogical registration, targeted breeding programs, and collaborative initiatives to address the observed demographic shifts and ensure sustainable genetic diversity.

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This study analyzes the evolution of the population structure and genetic diversity of Braford cattle in South America from 1949 to 2019 to suggest effective strategies for breeding in the future. The percentage of bulls historically increased. The average generational interval decreased to 11.78 years for the current population. Average inbreeding (F) and coancestry (C) are low and show a historically increasing trend (0.001% to 0.002%, respectively). The degree of nonrandom mating (α) increased from -0.0001 to 0.0001 denoting a change in the trend to mate similar individuals. The average relatedness coefficient (ΔR) increased in the current period from 0.002% to 0.004%. A single ancestor explained 4.55% to 7.22% of the population's gene pool. While the effective population size based on the individual inbreeding rate (NeFi) was 462.963, when based on the individual coancestry rate (NeCi), it was 420.168. Genetic diversity loss is small and mainly ascribed to bottlenecks (0.12%) and to unequal contributions of the founders (0.02%). Even if adequate levels of diversity can be found, practices that consider the overuse of individual bulls (conditioned by nature or not), could lead to a long-term reduction in diversity. The present results permit tailoring genetic management strategies that are perfectly adapted to the needs that the population demands internationally.

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Jewel tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques) is a freshwater fish found in several rivers and basins in South America. The present study is the first study to create a panel of microsatellite markers for detecting genetic diversity in H. eques and evaluating the application of these markers in Serrapinnus notomelas. In total, 44 individuals were genotyped from the natural (WIL, n = 20) and stock in captivity (CAP, n = 24) population. Moreover, 19 microsatellite markers were obtained, of which only 8 loci presented a high degree polymorphism. In total, 45 alleles were detected, ranging from 126 bp (Hype2G2) to 420 bp (Hype2E2). The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (p < 0.05) revealed significant difference in one locus in WIL (Hype1G4) and three loci in CAP (Hype1F4, Hype2C3, and Hype2G2). Null alleles (p < 0.05) were present in only one locus (Hype1G4). The WIL and CAP populations revealed high genetic diversity during FST analysis. The cross-amplification test for S. notomelas revealed that only two loci (Hype2C3 and Hype2G2B) presented satisfactory transferability results. The developed microsatellite primers will be useful in studying the genetic diversity and population structure of H. eques in wild populations and fish farms in the Brazilian and other South American basins.

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ABSTRACT: Leporinus friderici is a migratory neotropical fish with elevated ecological and economic importance in Brazil. Microsatellite markers are highly important in population genetic studies, management, and conservation programs; however, no markers are available for this species. In this study, seven microsatellite loci, previously developed for Megaleporinus obtusidens, were successfully cross-amplified in L. friderici. Among these loci, five presented moderate to high genetic variability levels, with four to seven alleles per loci and expected heterozygosities varying from ≥ 0.574 to 1.000. These markers represent a valuable tool for the future management and ecological studies involving this species and group of neotropical fishes.

RESUMO: Leporinus friderici é um peixe neotropical migratório com elevada importância ecológica e econômica no Brasil. Os marcadores microssatélites são conhecidos por sua importância em estudos genéticos populacionais, programas de manejo e conservação, no entanto, não existem marcadores disponíveis para esta espécie. Neste estudo, sete locos microssatélites, previamente desenvolvidos para Megaleporinus obtusidens foram amplificados com sucesso em L. friderici. Dentre esses loci, cinco apresentaram variabilidade genética moderada a alta, com quatro a sete alelos por loci e heterozigosidades esperadas variando de ≥ 0,574 a 1.000. Esses marcadores representam uma ferramenta valiosa para futuros manejos e estudos ecológicos envolvendo esta espécie e este grupo de peixes neotropicais.

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Leporinus friderici is a migratory neotropical fish with elevated ecological and economic importance in Brazil. Microsatellite markers are highly important in population genetic studies, management, and conservation programs; however, no markers are available for this species. In this study, seven microsatellite loci, previously developed for Megaleporinus obtusidens, were successfully cross-amplified in L. friderici. Among these loci, five presented moderate to high genetic variability levels, with four to seven alleles per loci and expected heterozygosities varying from ≥ 0.574 to 1.000. These markers represent a valuable tool for the future management and ecological studies involving this species and group of neotropical fishes.(AU)

Leporinus friderici é um peixe neotropical migratório com elevada importância ecológica e econômica no Brasil. Os marcadores microssatélites são conhecidos por sua importância em estudos genéticos populacionais, programas de manejo e conservação, no entanto, não existem marcadores disponíveis para esta espécie. Neste estudo, sete locos microssatélites, previamente desenvolvidos para Megaleporinus obtusidens foram amplificados com sucesso em L. friderici. Dentre esses loci, cinco apresentaram variabilidade genética moderada a alta, com quatro a sete alelos por loci e heterozigosidades esperadas variando de ≥ 0,574 a 1.000. Esses marcadores representam uma ferramenta valiosa para futuros manejos e estudos ecológicos envolvendo esta espécie e este grupo de peixes neotropicais.(AU)

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The genetic diversity of six Brazilian native goats was reported using molecular markers. Hair samples of 332 animals were collected from different goat breeds (Moxotó, Canindé, Serrana Azul, Marota, Repartida, and Graúna) from five states of Northeast Brazil (Paraíba, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Bahia, and Piauí). A panel of 27 microsatellites or single sequence repeats (SSRs) were selected and amplified using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique. All populations showed an average allele number of over six. The mean observed heterozygosity for Brazilian breeds was superior to 0.50. These results demonstrated the high genetic diversity in the studied populations with values ranging from 0.53 (Serrana Azul) to 0.62 (Repartida). The expected average heterozygosity followed the same trend ranging from 0.58 (Serrana Azul) to 0.65 (Repartida), and the values obtained are very similar for all six breeds. The fixation index (Fis) had values under 10% except for the Moxotó breed (13%). The mean expected heterozygosity of all Brazilian populations was over 0.50. Results indicated a within-breed genetic variability in the Brazilian breeds based on the average number of alleles and the average observed heterozygosity. The interbreed genetic diversity values showed proper genetic differentiation among local Brazilian goat breeds.

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The genus Bryconcomprises fish species of significant socioeconomic and biological importance in Brazil. Despite that, the genetic knowledge about these species is scarce, especially regardingBrycon falcatus. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the transferability of heterologous microsatellite primers inB. falcatus for the first time. Heterologous primers obtained from B. opalinus, B. hilarii, B. insignis, B. orbignyanus, B. amazonicus, Prochilodus argenteus, Prochilodus lineatus, Piaractus mesopotamicus, and Colossoma macropomum were evaluated. The primers that showed the best amplification patterns were applied to a sample of 22 individuals and the genetic parameters were calculated. Nine primers displayed satisfactory cross-amplification withB. falcatus: BoM5 (Brycon opalinus); Bh8, Bh13 and Bh16 (B. hilarii); Borg59 (B. orbignyanus); Bag22 (B. amazonicus); Par12 and Par80 (P. argenteus), and Cm1A8 (C. macropomum). The genetic parameters (number of alleles, effective alleles, allele richness, and expected and observed heterozygosity) and the polymorphic information content (PIC) confirmed the viability of these primers for population genetics analyses. Our study demonstrates the potential of transferability of microsatellite markers from related species and even different genera to B. falcatus, providing usefull tools for future population genetic studies in this species. (AU)

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Plant species of various families, such as those of Bromeliaceae, occur on inselbergs where they are subject to geographic isolation and environmental conditions that can lead to genetic erosion. This, in turn, can result in the loss of natural populations due to homozygosis, or changes in ploidy that may lead to reproductive isolation. The genetic diversity of five natural populations of Pitcairnia azouryi was measured using nine microsatellite markers transferred from P. albiflos and P. geyskesii. Chromosome numbers and nuclear DNA content were also evaluated. The results indicated moderate genetic differentiation among populations (FST = 0.188), and significant gene flow (Nm = 1.073) in four of the five populations. P. azouryi has, predominantly, 2n = 50 chromosomes and DNA content of 2C = 1.16 pg, but the tetraploid condition was found (2n = 100 and 2C = 2.32 pg) in seedlings of an individual of the most geographically isolated population. The moderate level of genetic structuring observed for P. azouryi seems to be related to its disjoint geographical distribution and the locally aggregated spatial structure of the populations, which are isolated from each other, hindering the inter and intrapopulational gene flow. This interpretation was also evidenced by the mantel test (r = 0.777, P < 0.05). The occurrence of diploid individuals with tetraploid seedlings is indicative of events of eupolyploidization, possibly due to the environmental conditions of this geographically isolated population.

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The Amazonian Jundiá (Leiarius marmoratus) (Siluliformes: Pimelodidae) is a species of catfish with social and economic importance in some South American countries such as Brazil and Colombia. Genetic evaluation of this species is limited due to the lack of specific molecular markers, hindering studies on genetic diversity and structure in animals under captive conditions or in natural populations. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the transferability of heterologous microsatellite markers in Leiarius marmoratus. Thirty-two heterologous primers were tested in L. marmoratus. The primers that presented the best standards were applied to 20 specimens, and the number of alleles (Na), number of effective alleles (Ne), gene diversity per Locus (GdL) and percentage of amplification failure (Md) were calculated. Eleven primers demonstrated satisfactory transferability patterns, all from the fish of the Pimelodidae family, of which, seven were monomorphic and four polymorphic. The eleven markers presented low percentage of Md (mean was 5.9% samples per locus). Na varied from one to two alleles per locus, revealing low polymorphism in the evaluated samples. The mean Ne and GdL numbers were 1.77 and 0.32, respectively. The transferability of the heterologous microsatellite loci in L. marmoratus was shown to be possible. However, further tests are needed to apply these markers inpopulation genetic studies.(AU)

O Jundiá da Amazônia (Leiarius marmoratus) (Siluliformes: Pimelodidae) é uma espécie de catfish com importância social e econômica em alguns países Sul americanos como Brasil e Colômbia. A avaliação genética dessa espécie é limitada devido a ausência de marcadores moleculares específicos para L. marmoratus, dificultando estudos sobre a diversidade e estrutura genética em animais em condições de cativeiro ou em populações naturais. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a transferibilidade de 32 marcadores microssatélites heterólogos em Leiarius marmoratus. Os primers que apresentaram melhores padrões foram aplicados em 20 espécimes, sendo calculados o número de alelos (Na), número de alelos efetivos (Ne), diversidade gênica por Locus (GdL) e porcentagem de falha na amplificação (Md). Onze primers demonstraram padrões satisfatórios de transferibilidade, todos oriundos de peixes da família Pimelodidae, dos quais sete foram monomórficos e quatro polimórficos. Os onze marcadores apresentaram baixa porcentagem de Md (média 5,9% amostras por loco). O Na variou deum a dois alelos por loco, revelando baixo polimorfismo nas amostras avaliadas. O número médio de Ne e GdL foram 1,77 e 0,32, respectivamente. Estudos genéticos envolvendo indivíduos de diferentes regiões poderão apresentar novos alelos e maior número de loci polimórficos. A transferibilidade de loci microssatélites heterólogos em L. marmoratus se mostrou possível, no entanto, novos testes são necessários para aplicação desses marcadores em estudos genéticos populacionais.(AU)

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The genusBryconcomprises fish species of significant socioeconomic and biological importance in Brazil. Despite that, the genetic knowledge about these species is scarce, especially regardingBrycon falcatus. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the transferability of heterologous microsatellite primers inB. falcatus for the first time. Heterologous primers obtained from B. opalinus, B. hilarii, B. insignis, B. orbignyanus, B. amazonicus, Prochilodus argenteus, Prochilodus lineatus, Piaractus mesopotamicus, and Colossoma macropomum were evaluated. The primers that showed the best amplification patterns were applied to a sample of 22 individuals and the genetic parameters were calculated. Nine primers displayed satisfactory cross-amplification withB. falcatus: BoM5 (Brycon opalinus); Bh8, Bh13 and Bh16 (B. hilarii); Borg59 (B. orbignyanus); Bag22 (B. amazonicus); Par12 and Par80 (P. argenteus), and Cm1A8 (C. macropomum). The genetic parameters (number of alleles, effective alleles, allele richness, and expected and observed heterozygosity) and the polymorphic information content (PIC) confirmed the viability of these primers for population genetics analyses. Our study demonstrates the potential of transferability of microsatellite markers from related species and even different genera to B. falcatus, providing usefull tools for future population genetic studies in this species.(AU)

O gênero Brycon compreende um grupo de espécies de peixes de grande importância socioeconômica e biológica no Brasil. Entretanto, o conhecimento genético dessas espécies é escasso, principalmente no caso do Brycon falcatus. Diante disso, objetivou-se verificar a transferibilidade de primers heterólogos em B. falcatus. Foram avaliados primers heterólogos provenientes das espécies B. opalinus, B. hilarii, B. insignis, B. orbignyanus, B. amazonicus, Prochilodus argenteus, Prochilodus lineatus, Piaractus mesopotamicus e Colossoma macropomum. Os primers que demonstraram melhores padrões de amplificação foram aplicados a uma amostra de 22 indivíduos e os parâmetros genéticos foram calculados. Nove primers apresentaram resultados satisfatórios de amplificação cruzada com B. falcatus: BoM5 (Brycon opalinus), Bh8, Bh13 e Bh16 (B. hilarii); Borg59 (Brycon orbignyanus); Bag22 (B. amazonicus); Par12 and Par80 (Prochilodus argenteus) e Cm1A8 (Colossoma macropomum). Os parâmetros genéticos (número de alelos, alelos efetivos, riqueza de alelos e heterozigosidade esperada e observada) e o conteúdo de informação polimórfica (PIC) demonstraram a viabilidade da utilização dos primers para análises genéticas populacionais. Nosso estudo demonstra o potencial de transferibilidade de marcadores microssatélites de espécies relacionadas e até de gêneros diferentes para B. falcatus, fornecendo ferramentas úteis para futuros estudos genéticos populacionais nessa espécie.(AU)

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The Amazonian Jundiá (Leiarius marmoratus) (Siluliformes: Pimelodidae) is a species of catfish with social and economic importance in some South American countries such as Brazil and Colombia. Genetic evaluation of this species is limited due to the lack of specific molecular markers, hindering studies on genetic diversity and structure in animals under captive conditions or in natural populations. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the transferability of heterologous microsatellite markers in Leiarius marmoratus. Thirty-two heterologous primers were tested in L. marmoratus. The primers that presented the best standards were applied to 20 specimens, and the number of alleles (Na), number of effective alleles (Ne), gene diversity per Locus (GdL) and percentage of amplification failure (Md) were calculated. Eleven primers demonstrated satisfactory transferability patterns, all from the fish of the Pimelodidae family, of which, seven were monomorphic and four polymorphic. The eleven markers presented low percentage of Md (mean was 5.9% samples per locus). Na varied from one to two alleles per locus, revealing low polymorphism in the evaluated samples. The mean Ne and GdL numbers were 1.77 and 0.32, respectively. The transferability of the heterologous microsatellite loci in L. marmoratus was shown to be possible. However, further tests are needed to apply these markers inpopulation genetic studies.

O Jundiá da Amazônia (Leiarius marmoratus) (Siluliformes: Pimelodidae) é uma espécie de catfish com importância social e econômica em alguns países Sul americanos como Brasil e Colômbia. A avaliação genética dessa espécie é limitada devido a ausência de marcadores moleculares específicos para L. marmoratus, dificultando estudos sobre a diversidade e estrutura genética em animais em condições de cativeiro ou em populações naturais. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a transferibilidade de 32 marcadores microssatélites heterólogos em Leiarius marmoratus. Os primers que apresentaram melhores padrões foram aplicados em 20 espécimes, sendo calculados o número de alelos (Na), número de alelos efetivos (Ne), diversidade gênica por Locus (GdL) e porcentagem de falha na amplificação (Md). Onze primers demonstraram padrões satisfatórios de transferibilidade, todos oriundos de peixes da família Pimelodidae, dos quais sete foram monomórficos e quatro polimórficos. Os onze marcadores apresentaram baixa porcentagem de Md (média 5,9% amostras por loco). O Na variou deum a dois alelos por loco, revelando baixo polimorfismo nas amostras avaliadas. O número médio de Ne e GdL foram 1,77 e 0,32, respectivamente. Estudos genéticos envolvendo indivíduos de diferentes regiões poderão apresentar novos alelos e maior número de loci polimórficos. A transferibilidade de loci microssatélites heterólogos em L. marmoratus se mostrou possível, no entanto, novos testes são necessários para aplicação desses marcadores em estudos genéticos populacionais.

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Abstract Background: Piracanjuba (Brycon orbignyanus) is a fish species highly affected by anthropogenic actions such as overfishing, water pollution, and hydroelectric developments. This species is currently considered in danger of extinction. Objective: To analyze the genetic diversity of a natural population (NP) and two captive broodstocks (SA and SB) of B. orbignyanus. Methods: Samples of caudal fins (NP: 24, SA: 30, and SB: 30) were collected. DNA was extracted and amplified for six RAPD primers and four microsatellite loci. Results: Sixty polymorphic fragments and 17 microsatellite alleles were detected. High intrapopulation heterozygosity (NP: 0.692, SA: 0.724, and SB: 0.686) was observed. Thirty-eight fragments and six alleles were shared among NP, SA, and SB. The FIS and Shannon's Index of diversity revealed a lack of inbreeding within groups. AMOVA analyses and FST indicated very high (NP vs SA and SB) and small (SA vs SB) genetic differentiation, confirmed by genetic distance and identity, number of migrants and a dendrogram, which revealed the formation of two genetic groups. Conclusions: The two marker types showed similar variability. The groups have adequate genetic variability, with high differentiation between NP and SA-SB, and similarity between broodstocks.

Resumen Antecedentes: Piracanjuba (Brycon orbignyanus) es una especie de pez fuertemente impactada por acciones antrópicas como sobrepesca, contaminación del agua y proyectos hidroeléctricos. Esta especie está considerada en peligro de extinción. Objetivo: Analizar la diversidad genética de una población natural (NP) y de dos lotes de reproductores (SA y SB) de B. orbignyanus en cautiverio. Métodos: Se colectaron 84 muestras de aleta caudal (NP: 24, SA: 30 y SB: 30). El ADN fue extraído y amplificado para seis cebadores RAPD y cuatro loci microsatélites. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 60 fragmentos polimórficos y 17 alelos microsatélites. Se observó alta heterocigosidad intra-poblacional (NP: 0,692; SA: 0,724 y SB: 0,686). Treinta y ocho fragmentos y seis alelos fueron compartidos entre NP, SA y SB. Los valores de FIS e índice de Shannon mostraron ausencia de endogamia entre los grupos. Los análisis de ANOVA y FST indicaron alta (NP vs SA y SB) y pequeña (SA vs SB) diferenciación genética; resultados confirmados por la distancia e identidad genética, número de migrantes y dendograma, evidenciando la formación de dos grupos genéticos. Conclusiones: Los grupos poseen adecuada variabilidad genética, con alta diferenciación entre NP vs SA-SB y similitud entre los lotes de reproductores.

Resumo Antecedentes: Piracanjuba (Brycon orbignyanus) é uma espécie peixe fortemente impactada por ações antrópicas como sobrepesca, poluição e construção de hidrelétricas. Atualmente, essa espécie engloba a lista de peixes que correm perigo de extinção. Objetivo: Analisar a diversidade genética de uma população natural (NP) e de dois estoques de reprodutores em cativeiro (SA e SB) de B. orbignyanus. Métodos: Foram coletadas amostras de nadadeira caudal de 84 indivíduos (NP: 24, SA: 30 e SB: 30). O DNA foi extraido e amplificado para seis primers RAPD e quatro loci microssatélites. Resultados: Foram obtidos 60 fragmentos polimórficos e 17 alelos microssatélites. Foi observada uma alta heterozigosidade intra-populacional (NP: 0,692; SA: 0,724 e SB: 0,686). Trinta e oito fragmentos e seis alelos foram compartilhados entre NP, SA e SB. Os valores de FIS e índice de Shannon demonstraram ausência de endogamia entre os grupos. As análises de AMOVA e FST indicaram alta (NP vs SA e SB) e pequena (SA vs SB) diferenciação genética, resultados confirmados pela distância e identidade genética, número de migrantes e dendrograma, que evidenciaram a formação de dois grupamentos genéticos. Conclusões: Os grupos possuem adequada variabilidade genética, com alta diferenciação entre NP e SA-SB e similaridade entre os estoques de reprodutores.

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Spondias tuberosa Arr. Cam belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, an economically important family of plants whose fruits are consumed by humans and animals. The aim of this study was to develop microsatellite markers using sequences from high-throughput sequencing and a magnetic bead enrichment method. The sequences were used to obtain contigs with a minimum of 500 nucleotides using Ray software and the mining of the simple sequence repeats (SSR) was performed with Phobos software, while the primers were designed by Primer3. We developed 18 polymorphic nuclear microsatellite markers and successfully cross-amplified them to three Spondias species. In S. tuberosa, the alleles ranged from 2 to 5 for each locus and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was found for 16 loci, with an expected and observed heterozygosity at 0.095-0.755 and 0.1-0.75, respectively. Cross-transferability was obtained for all loci in S. bahiensis, S. dulcis and S. purpurea. We concluded that the microsatellite markers developed in this study are useful in genetic population and conservation studies, as well as for investigating the hybrid origins of Spondias species.

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This study aimed to elucidate the breeding strategies of Varronia curassavica, an important medicinal species associated with Brazilian restinga. This was accomplished by combining phenological and genetic data. Every 2 weeks over a period of 2 years, we measured flowering and fruiting phenology to evaluate the activity and intensity of phenophases (n = 60). We evaluated the mating system, pollen ovule ratio and genotypes from progeny and mother plants using 8 nuclear microsatellite loci. We observed flowering and fruiting of V. curassavica at low intensity throughout the entire year, but with 2 distinct peaks, one of which was seasonal, corresponding to the period of gradual increase of temperature and photoperiod. Overlapping of flowering and fruiting strategies favors gene flow among different groups of individuals and between populations by attraction of fauna throughout the year. Analysis of the mating system indicates that V. curassavica is a typical outcrossed species (t^ = 0.98; pollen/ovule ratio = 7087.50). Combining phenology with genetic studies improved our understanding of the reproductive strategies of this species. The typical outcrossing system of V. curassavica reflects the existence of functional self-incompatibility mechanisms still unaffected by changes in genetic balance by polyploidy.

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Most of the electricity used in Brazil comes from hydroelectric plants, mainly due to the great availability of its water resources. However, the construction of these plants denotes serious problems related to migration of native fish and the genetic conservation of stocks. Current study evaluates two wild population of Leporinus elongatus (piapara) located downstream (Population A - PopA) and upstream (Population B - PopB) of the Cachoeira Branca before the construction of the São Domingos hydroelectric plant (HPP) in the Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil. Thirty samples from caudal fins were collected and analyzed for each population. Eighty-nine fragments, including 72 polymorphic ones (80.9%), were analyzed. Low fragments (less than 0.100) in both populations (PopA = 2 and PopB = 3) were identified. Nine fixed fragments (frequency 1.000) (PopA = 3 and PopB = 6), and four exclusive fragments (PopA = 3 and PopB = 1) were also reported. The genetic variability within populations, calculated by Shannon Index and by percentage of polymorphic fragments, indicated high rates of intrapopulation variability (PopA = 0.309 and 61.80% and PopB = 0.392 and 71.90%, respectively). Genetic distance and identity rates (0.089 and 0.915, respectively) were different between populations, whilst AMOVA showed that most variations lie within the populations and not between them. Fst and Nm rates...(AU)

A maior parte da energia elétrica utilizada no Brasil provém de usinas hidrelétricas, devido principalmente à grande disponibilidade de recursos hídricos. Contudo, a construção dessas usinas pode representar graves problemas relacionados com a migração de peixes nativos e com a conservação genética dessas populações. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar duas populações naturais de Piapara (Leporinus elongatus) localizadas à jusante (População A - PopA) e montante (População B - PopB) da Cachoeira Branca no período anterior à construção da usina hidrelétrica (UHE) São Domingos, Mato Grosso do Sul - Brasil. Trinta amostras de nadadeira caudal foram coletadas e analisadas para cada população. No total, foram observados 89 fragmentos dos quais 72 foram polimórficos (80,9%). Foram identificados fragmentos de baixa frequência (menor que 0,100) em ambas as populações (PopA = 2 e PopB = 3). Nove fragmentos fixados (frequência de 1,000) (PopA = 6 e PopB = 3) e quatro fragmentos exclusivos (PopA = 3 e PopB = 1) também foram observados. A variabilidade genética dentro das populações, calculada através do índice de Shannon e pela porcentagem de fragmentos polimórficos mostrou altos valores de variabilidade intra-populacional (PopA= 0,309 e 61,80% e PopB = 0,392 e 71,90%, respectivamente). Os valores de distância e a identidade genética (0,089 e 0,915, respectivamente) mostraram dife...(AU)

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Most of the electricity used in Brazil comes from hydroelectric plants, mainly due to the great availability of its water resources. However, the construction of these plants denotes serious problems related to migration of native fish and the genetic conservation of stocks. Current study evaluates two wild population of Leporinus elongatus (piapara) located downstream (Population A - PopA) and upstream (Population B - PopB) of the Cachoeira Branca before the construction of the São Domingos hydroelectric plant (HPP) in the Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil. Thirty samples from caudal fins were collected and analyzed for each population. Eighty-nine fragments, including 72 polymorphic ones (80.9%), were analyzed. Low fragments (less than 0.100) in both populations (PopA = 2 and PopB = 3) were identified. Nine fixed fragments (frequency 1.000) (PopA = 3 and PopB = 6), and four exclusive fragments (PopA = 3 and PopB = 1) were also reported. The genetic variability within populations, calculated by Shannon Index and by percentage of polymorphic fragments, indicated high rates of intrapopulation variability (PopA = 0.309 and 61.80% and PopB = 0.392 and 71.90%, respectively). Genetic distance and identity rates (0.089 and 0.915, respectively) were different between populations, whilst AMOVA showed that most variations lie within the populations and not between them. Fst and Nm rates...

A maior parte da energia elétrica utilizada no Brasil provém de usinas hidrelétricas, devido principalmente à grande disponibilidade de recursos hídricos. Contudo, a construção dessas usinas pode representar graves problemas relacionados com a migração de peixes nativos e com a conservação genética dessas populações. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar duas populações naturais de Piapara (Leporinus elongatus) localizadas à jusante (População A - PopA) e montante (População B - PopB) da Cachoeira Branca no período anterior à construção da usina hidrelétrica (UHE) São Domingos, Mato Grosso do Sul - Brasil. Trinta amostras de nadadeira caudal foram coletadas e analisadas para cada população. No total, foram observados 89 fragmentos dos quais 72 foram polimórficos (80,9%). Foram identificados fragmentos de baixa frequência (menor que 0,100) em ambas as populações (PopA = 2 e PopB = 3). Nove fragmentos fixados (frequência de 1,000) (PopA = 6 e PopB = 3) e quatro fragmentos exclusivos (PopA = 3 e PopB = 1) também foram observados. A variabilidade genética dentro das populações, calculada através do índice de Shannon e pela porcentagem de fragmentos polimórficos mostrou altos valores de variabilidade intra-populacional (PopA= 0,309 e 61,80% e PopB = 0,392 e 71,90%, respectivamente). Os valores de distância e a identidade genética (0,089 e 0,915, respectivamente) mostraram dife...

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The genetic diversity of Piaractus mesopotamicus (pacu) and Leporinus elongatus (piapara) broodstocks used in restocking programs in the rivers Paraná and Paranapanema is analyzed. One hundred and twenty specimens (two broodstocks of each species) from fish ponds in Palotina PR Brazil and in Salto Grande SP Brazil were assessed. Ten primers produced 96 fragments, comprising 68 (70.83%) and 94 (97.92%) polymorphic fragments for P. mesopotamicus and L. elongatus broodstocks, respectively. Differences (p 0.05) in the frequency of 15 and 27 fragments were detected for each species, without exclusive fragments. Shannon Index (0.347 - 0.572) and the percentage of polymorphic fragments (57.3% - 94.8%) revealed high intra-population genetic variability for all broodstocks. Results of molecular variance analyses (AMOVA) showed that most variations do not lie between the broodstocks but within each broodstock (89%). Genetic (0.088 and 0.142) and identity (0.916 and 0.868) distance rates demonstrated similarity between the broodstocks of each species, corroborated by Fst (0.1023 and 010.27) and Nm (4.18 and 4.33) rates, with a slight genetic difference due to genic flux. High intrapopulation genetic variability and similarity between the broodstocks of each species was also detected, proving a common ancestry...

O objetivo da pesquisa foi analisar a diversidade genética de estoques de Pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus) e Piapara (Leporinus elongatus) utilizados em programas de repovoamento dos rios Paraná e Paranapanema. Foram analisados 120 exemplares (dois estoques de cada espécie) de pisciculturas das cidades de Palotina (Paraná) e da cidade de Salto Grande (São Paulo). Os 10 iniciadores produziram 96 fragmentos, dos quais 68 (70,83%) e 94 (97,92%) foram polimórficos para os estoques de P. mesopotamicus e L. elongatus, respectivamente. Foram observadas diferenças (P 0,05) na frequência de 15 e 27 fragmentos para cada espécie, sem a presença de fragmentos exclusivos. Os valores do índice de Shannon (0,347 a 0,572) e da porcentagem de fragmentos polimórficos (57,3% a 94,8%) mostraram uma alta variabilidade genética intra-populacional para todos os estoques. Os resultados das análises de variância molecular (AMOVA) mostraram que a maior parte da variação está dentro de cada estoque (89%) e não entre os estoques. Os valores da distância (0,088 e 0,142) e identidade (0,916 e 0,868) genética demonstraram que existe similaridade entre os estoques de cada espécie, sendo corroborado pelos valores de Fst (0,1023 e 010,27) e Nm (4,18 e 4,33) que mostraram uma moderada diferenciação genética com presença de fluxo gênico. Foi observada alta variabilidade genética intra-populacional e...

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The genetic diversity of Piaractus mesopotamicus (pacu) and Leporinus elongatus (piapara) broodstocks used in restocking programs in the rivers Paraná and Paranapanema is analyzed. One hundred and twenty specimens (two broodstocks of each species) from fish ponds in Palotina PR Brazil and in Salto Grande SP Brazil were assessed. Ten primers produced 96 fragments, comprising 68 (70.83%) and 94 (97.92%) polymorphic fragments for P. mesopotamicus and L. elongatus broodstocks, respectively. Differences (p 0.05) in the frequency of 15 and 27 fragments were detected for each species, without exclusive fragments. Shannon Index (0.347 - 0.572) and the percentage of polymorphic fragments (57.3% - 94.8%) revealed high intra-population genetic variability for all broodstocks. Results of molecular variance analyses (AMOVA) showed that most variations do not lie between the broodstocks but within each broodstock (89%). Genetic (0.088 and 0.142) and identity (0.916 and 0.868) distance rates demonstrated similarity between the broodstocks of each species, corroborated by Fst (0.1023 and 010.27) and Nm (4.18 and 4.33) rates, with a slight genetic difference due to genic flux. High intrapopulation genetic variability and similarity between the broodstocks of each species was also detected, proving a common ancestry...(AU)

O objetivo da pesquisa foi analisar a diversidade genética de estoques de Pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus) e Piapara (Leporinus elongatus) utilizados em programas de repovoamento dos rios Paraná e Paranapanema. Foram analisados 120 exemplares (dois estoques de cada espécie) de pisciculturas das cidades de Palotina (Paraná) e da cidade de Salto Grande (São Paulo). Os 10 iniciadores produziram 96 fragmentos, dos quais 68 (70,83%) e 94 (97,92%) foram polimórficos para os estoques de P. mesopotamicus e L. elongatus, respectivamente. Foram observadas diferenças (P 0,05) na frequência de 15 e 27 fragmentos para cada espécie, sem a presença de fragmentos exclusivos. Os valores do índice de Shannon (0,347 a 0,572) e da porcentagem de fragmentos polimórficos (57,3% a 94,8%) mostraram uma alta variabilidade genética intra-populacional para todos os estoques. Os resultados das análises de variância molecular (AMOVA) mostraram que a maior parte da variação está dentro de cada estoque (89%) e não entre os estoques. Os valores da distância (0,088 e 0,142) e identidade (0,916 e 0,868) genética demonstraram que existe similaridade entre os estoques de cada espécie, sendo corroborado pelos valores de Fst (0,1023 e 010,27) e Nm (4,18 e 4,33) que mostraram uma moderada diferenciação genética com presença de fluxo gênico. Foi observada alta variabilidade genética intra-populacional e...(AU)

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The genetic diversity of Piaractus mesopotamicus (pacu) and Leporinus elongatus (piapara) broodstocks used in restocking programs in the rivers Paraná and Paranapanema is analyzed. One hundred and twenty specimens (two broodstocks of each species) from fish ponds in Palotina PR Brazil and in Salto Grande SP Brazil were assessed. Ten primers produced 96 fragments, comprising 68 (70.83%) and 94 (97.92%) polymorphic fragments for P. mesopotamicus and L. elongatus broodstocks, respectively. Differences (p 0.05) in the frequency of 15 and 27 fragments were detected for each species, without exclusive fragments. Shannon Index (0.347 - 0.572) and the percentage of polymorphic fragments (57.3% - 94.8%) revealed high intra-population genetic variability for all broodstocks. Results of molecular variance analyses (AMOVA) showed that most variations do not lie between the broodstocks but within each broodstock (89%). Genetic (0.088 and 0.142) and identity (0.916 and 0.868) distance rates demonstrated similarity between the broodstocks of each species, corroborated by Fst (0.1023 and 010.27) and Nm (4.18 and 4.33) rates, with a slight genetic difference due to genic flux. High intrapopulation genetic variability and similarity between the broodstocks of each species was also detected, proving a common ancestry.

O objetivo da pesquisa foi analisar a diversidade genética de estoques de Pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus) e Piapara (Leporinus elongatus) utilizados em programas de repovoamento dos rios Paraná e Paranapanema. Foram analisados 120 exemplares (dois estoques de cada espécie) de pisciculturas das cidades de Palotina (Paraná) e da cidade de Salto Grande (São Paulo). Os 10 iniciadores produziram 96 fragmentos, dos quais 68 (70,83%) e 94 (97,92%) foram polimórficos para os estoques de P. mesopotamicus e L. elongatus, respectivamente. Foram observadas diferenças (P 0,05) na frequência de 15 e 27 fragmentos para cada espécie, sem a presença de fragmentos exclusivos. Os valores do índice de Shannon (0,347 a 0,572) e da porcentagem de fragmentos polimórficos (57,3% a 94,8%) mostraram uma alta variabilidade genética intra-populacional para todos os estoques. Os resultados das análises de variância molecular (AMOVA) mostraram que a maior parte da variação está dentro de cada estoque (89%) e não entre os estoques. Os valores da distância (0,088 e 0,142) e identidade (0,916 e 0,868) genética demonstraram que existe similaridade entre os estoques de cada espécie, sendo corroborado pelos valores de Fst (0,1023 e 010,27) e Nm (4,18 e 4,33) que mostraram uma moderada diferenciação genética com presença de fluxo gênico. Foi observada alta variabilidade genética intra-populacional e similarida

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Most of the electricity used in Brazil comes from hydroelectric plants, mainly due to the great availability of its water resources. However, the construction of these plants denotes serious problems related to migration of native fish and the genetic conservation of stocks. Current study evaluates two wild population of Leporinus elongatus (piapara) located downstream (Population A - PopA) and upstream (Population B - PopB) of the Cachoeira Branca before the construction of the São Domingos hydroelectric plant (HPP) in the Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil. Thirty samples from caudal fins were collected and analyzed for each population. Eighty-nine fragments, including 72 polymorphic ones (80.9%), were analyzed. Low fragments (less than 0.100) in both populations (PopA = 2 and PopB = 3) were identified. Nine fixed fragments (frequency 1.000) (PopA = 3 and PopB = 6), and four exclusive fragments (PopA = 3 and PopB = 1) were also reported. The genetic variability within populations, calculated by Shannon Index and by percentage of polymorphic fragments, indicated high rates of intrapopulation variability (PopA = 0.309 and 61.80% and PopB = 0.392 and 71.90%, respectively). Genetic distance and identity rates (0.089 and 0.915, respectively) were different between populations, whilst AMOVA showed that most variations lie within the populations and not between them. Fst and Nm rates

A maior parte da energia elétrica utilizada no Brasil provém de usinas hidrelétricas, devido principalmente à grande disponibilidade de recursos hídricos. Contudo, a construção dessas usinas pode representar graves problemas relacionados com a migração de peixes nativos e com a conservação genética dessas populações. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar duas populações naturais de Piapara (Leporinus elongatus) localizadas à jusante (População A - PopA) e montante (População B - PopB) da Cachoeira Branca no período anterior à construção da usina hidrelétrica (UHE) São Domingos, Mato Grosso do Sul - Brasil. Trinta amostras de nadadeira caudal foram coletadas e analisadas para cada população. No total, foram observados 89 fragmentos dos quais 72 foram polimórficos (80,9%). Foram identificados fragmentos de baixa frequência (menor que 0,100) em ambas as populações (PopA = 2 e PopB = 3). Nove fragmentos fixados (frequência de 1,000) (PopA = 6 e PopB = 3) e quatro fragmentos exclusivos (PopA = 3 e PopB = 1) também foram observados. A variabilidade genética dentro das populações, calculada através do índice de Shannon e pela porcentagem de fragmentos polimórficos mostrou altos valores de variabilidade intra-populacional (PopA= 0,309 e 61,80% e PopB = 0,392 e 71,90%, respectivamente). Os valores de distância e a identidade genética (0,089 e 0,915, respectivamente) mostraram dife