A PCR-RFLP method on faecal samples to distinguish Martes martes, Martes foina, Mustela putorius and Vulpes vulpes

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2007
Authors:Livia, L, Francesca, V, Antonella, P, Fausto, P, Bernardino, R
Journal:Conservation Genetics
Volume:8
Pagination:757-759
Date Published:2007
Keywords:Vulpes vulpes
Abstract:

A non-invasive genetic approach has been recently employed in the population genetics of wild species, using faeces that could be easily collected, particularly of elusive or endangered species. However, faeces of pine (Martes martes) and beech marten (M. foina) can be morphologically similar and could be confused with those of polecat (Mustela putorius) and red fox (Vulpes vulpes). On this basis, a rapid, simple and inexpensive RFLP protocol using a cytochrome b (Cyt b) gene fragment of mtDNA, isolated from faecal samples, was performed to distinguish the above-mentioned species. © 2006 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.

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