| Abstract: | Three subspecies of sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) are recognized in the Midcontinental population, the lesser (Grus c. canadensis), Canadian (G. c rowani), and greater (G. c. tabida). Blood samples collected on the population‘s primary spring staging area in Nebraska, U.S.A., were used to resolve the genetic relationship among these subspecies. Phylogenetic analysis of 27 G. canadensis by DNA sequencing of a 675 bp region of the mtDNA, supports the subspecies designations of G. c. canadensis and G. c. tabida. G. c. rowani individuals were intermediate with each of the other two subspecies. Genetic divergence ranged from 6.5 to 14.5% between G. c. canadensis and G. c. tabida, 0.5 to 6.6% within G. c. canadensis, and 0.1 to 6.0% within G. c. tabida. Sufficient DNA for analysis was obtained from shed feathers indicating a source of genetic material that does not require the capture or sacrifice of the birds. Other genetic markers and methods, including satellite telemetry, are required for obtaining detailed information on crane distributions as needed to establish effective management units for MCP. |
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| ProdID: | 1001893 |
| Citation Author: | Petersen, J. L.; Bischof, R.; Krapu, G. L.; Szalanski, A. L. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Biochemical Genetics |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Genetic variations in the midcontinental population of sandhill crane, Grus canadenis; 2003; Article; Journal; Biochemical Genetics; Petersen, J. L.; Bischof, R.; Krapu, G. L.; Szalanski, A. L. |
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| Citation Volume: | 41 |
| Citation Year: | 2003 |
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| Text: | Genetic variations in the midcontinental population of sandhill crane, Grus canadenis; 2003; Article; Journal; Biochemical Genetics; Petersen, J. L.; Bischof, R.; Krapu, G. L.; Szalanski, A. L. |
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| Date Other: | Wed, 1 Jan 2003 00:00 -0600 |
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