A core set of microsatellite markers for conservation genetics studies of Korean goral ( Naemorhedus caudatus) and its cross-species amplification in Caprinae species

Abstract

In order to screen microsatellites for conservation genetics studies of the species, a total of 23 microsatellite loci from Korean goral ( Naemorhedus caudatus), including 15 previously developed loci and 8 new loci in this study, were tested. Eleven microsatellites were screened and subjected to cross-species amplification using a test panel of four Caprinae species, Japanese serows ( Capricornis crispus), Chinese gorals ( Naemorhedus goral), Northern chamois ( Rupicapra rupicapra) and domestic goats ( Capra hircus). In addition, all eleven microsatellites (SY3A, SY12A, SY12B, SY48, SY58, SY71, SY76, SY84, SY84B, SY112, and SY129) satisfied the criteria to be a core set of microsatellites. This core set of microsatellites and cross-species amplification of Korean goral microsatellites were found to be helpful for high-resolution studies for conservation and management of Korean goral and other endangered Caprinae species.