Genetic Relationships Analysis of Some various Species Using Cytochrome b Genes as a Phylogenetic Marker

This study examined the genetic relationships among six species—chicken (Gallus gallus), quail (Coturnix coturnix), duck (Anas platyrhynchos), goose (Anseranser domestica), and turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) and rabbit (Lepus capensis), using partial mitochondrial cytochrome b (Cyt-b) gene sequences....

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Main Author: Lajan Salahaldin Ahmed
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Language:English
Published: University of Basrah 2024-12-01
Series:Maǧallaẗ al-baṣraẗ al-ʻulūm al-zirāʻiyyaẗ
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Online Access:https://www.bjas.bajas.edu.iq/index.php/bjas/article/view/2000
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description This study examined the genetic relationships among six species—chicken (Gallus gallus), quail (Coturnix coturnix), duck (Anas platyrhynchos), goose (Anseranser domestica), and turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) and rabbit (Lepus capensis), using partial mitochondrial cytochrome b (Cyt-b) gene sequences. PCR amplification of the mitochondrial Cyt-b gene resulted in an approximately 358 bp amplicon in size for all species, and sequences alignment and phylogenetic analyses were performed with Bio Edit and MEGA X software’s to determine genetic similarities and distances. Results revealed high nucleotide similarity between chicken and quail (89.1%) and chicken and turkey (83.6%). The closest genetic relationship was between duck and domestic goose, with 87.4% identity and the smallest genetic distance of 0.126. Chicken (Gallus gallus) demonstrated a relatively close relationship with both duck and domestic goose, with identities (83.6%). While, Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) exhibited a slightly more distant relationship with avian species, with the lowest similarity at 81.6% with domestic goose. The rabbit, positioned at the root of the phylogenetic tree, exhibited the greatest genetic distance from avian species, with a 28.3% distance and 71.7% identity with chicken. This study provides solid evidence of the effectiveness of using Cyt-b gene sequences as a reliable tool for species identification across various applications, underscoring the effectiveness of partial Cyt-b gene sequences for avian species identification and genetic analysis, which is valuable for breeding and diversity studies.
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spelling doaj-art-d1f5bbe1e6df438f83dfc80eb61f2e5f2025-01-03T18:58:04ZengUniversity of BasrahMaǧallaẗ al-baṣraẗ al-ʻulūm al-zirāʻiyyaẗ1814-58682520-08602024-12-01372Genetic Relationships Analysis of Some various Species Using Cytochrome b Genes as a Phylogenetic MarkerLajan Salahaldin Ahmed0Department of Animal Resources, College of Agriculture Engineering Science, Salahaddin University-ErbilThis study examined the genetic relationships among six species—chicken (Gallus gallus), quail (Coturnix coturnix), duck (Anas platyrhynchos), goose (Anseranser domestica), and turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) and rabbit (Lepus capensis), using partial mitochondrial cytochrome b (Cyt-b) gene sequences. PCR amplification of the mitochondrial Cyt-b gene resulted in an approximately 358 bp amplicon in size for all species, and sequences alignment and phylogenetic analyses were performed with Bio Edit and MEGA X software’s to determine genetic similarities and distances. Results revealed high nucleotide similarity between chicken and quail (89.1%) and chicken and turkey (83.6%). The closest genetic relationship was between duck and domestic goose, with 87.4% identity and the smallest genetic distance of 0.126. Chicken (Gallus gallus) demonstrated a relatively close relationship with both duck and domestic goose, with identities (83.6%). While, Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) exhibited a slightly more distant relationship with avian species, with the lowest similarity at 81.6% with domestic goose. The rabbit, positioned at the root of the phylogenetic tree, exhibited the greatest genetic distance from avian species, with a 28.3% distance and 71.7% identity with chicken. This study provides solid evidence of the effectiveness of using Cyt-b gene sequences as a reliable tool for species identification across various applications, underscoring the effectiveness of partial Cyt-b gene sequences for avian species identification and genetic analysis, which is valuable for breeding and diversity studies. https://www.bjas.bajas.edu.iq/index.php/bjas/article/view/2000Cyt-b genegenetic distance,phylogenetic treesequence analysisvarious species
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Genetic Relationships Analysis of Some various Species Using Cytochrome b Genes as a Phylogenetic Marker
Maǧallaẗ al-baṣraẗ al-ʻulūm al-zirāʻiyyaẗ
Cyt-b gene
genetic distance,phylogenetic tree
sequence analysis
various species
title Genetic Relationships Analysis of Some various Species Using Cytochrome b Genes as a Phylogenetic Marker
title_full Genetic Relationships Analysis of Some various Species Using Cytochrome b Genes as a Phylogenetic Marker
title_fullStr Genetic Relationships Analysis of Some various Species Using Cytochrome b Genes as a Phylogenetic Marker
title_full_unstemmed Genetic Relationships Analysis of Some various Species Using Cytochrome b Genes as a Phylogenetic Marker
title_short Genetic Relationships Analysis of Some various Species Using Cytochrome b Genes as a Phylogenetic Marker
title_sort genetic relationships analysis of some various species using cytochrome b genes as a phylogenetic marker
topic Cyt-b gene
genetic distance,phylogenetic tree
sequence analysis
various species
url https://www.bjas.bajas.edu.iq/index.php/bjas/article/view/2000
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