Genetic assessment of captive elephant (Elephas maximus) populations in Thailand

The genetic diversity and population structure of 136 captive Thai elephants (Elephas maximus) with known region of origin were investigated by analysis of 14 highly polymorphic microsatellite loci. We did not detect significant indications of inbreeding and only a low differentiation of elephants f...

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Main Authors: Chatchote Thitaram, Chaleamchart Somgird, Sittidet Mahasawangkul, Taweepoke Angkavanich, Ronnachit Roongsri, Nikorn Thongtip, Ben Colenbrander, Frank G. van Steenbeek, Johannes A. Lenstra
Format: Journal
Published: 2018
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http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/50513
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Institution: Chiang Mai University