An assessment of the genetic diversity in the wild boar population from the Podunavlje-Podravlje hunting area

Veličković, Nevena; Djan, Mihajla; Zorić, Miroslav; Obreht, Dragana; Gagrčin, Mladen; Vapa, Ljiljana

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“…Also, following the habitat destruction and decline in food availability due to human influence, their numbers have dwindled (Apollonio et al, 2010 (Alexander et al, 1996)) showed a high level of genetic diversity within the analyzed population. This report provides a starting point in genetic characterization of wild boar population in the western part of the Balkans and an important step towards the development of conservation and management plan for this species in the Balkan region (Veličković et al, 2010). Similar results were obtained in the wild boar population from Vojvodina, where the before mentioned five loci were also included (Djan et al, 2012).…”

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Review of genetic monitoring programs of wildlife species in Serbia

Matić¹,

Gorše²,

Stefanović³

et al. 2020

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Genetic monitoring, as one of the main aspects in long-term population monitoring, has a crucial role in establishing an effective management strategy and biological conservation of wildlife. Determination and monitoring of genetic variability as well as identification of management units, represents the best estimator of natural population potential for adaptation and survival. Here we present a comparative overview of data obtained through genetic monitoring of three wildlife species in Serbia - brown hares, wild boars and grey wolves. First determination of genetic variability in brown hares from Serbia recommended an optimal three-year monitoring period for this species and continual genetic monitoring has revealed maintenance of moderate genetic diversity over a twenty-year period. Furthermore, it is suggested that future genetic monitoring should encompass more informative molecular markers, such as those linked to adaptive traits. Microsatellite molecular markers have provided much of the required information about the wild boar population. The wild boar is one of the most important game species and is crucial to estimate adequate management measures in order to preserve genetic variability, but also, to prevent possible territorial expansion of the species. Panel of 18 microsatellite loci proved to be very informative when it comes to the grey wolf population. Serbian wolf population is relatively stable for now, but it is very important to maintain appropriate genetic monitoring to preserve this valuable reservoir of genetic variability. The results, obtained through genetic monitoring of these three species in Serbia, support integration of genetic information with other traditional methods for hunting management strategy in order to provide a long-term sustainability.

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Review of genetic monitoring programs of wildlife species in Serbia

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Gorše²,

Stefanović³

et al. 2020

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“…The genetic diversity of wild boar populations from the other parts of the Balkans was inferred from microsatellite analyses. In wild boar populations from Bulgaria high level of genetic diversity and different genetic clusters were found (NIKOLOV et al, 2009), and same was proved for several wild boar populations from Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia (VELIČKOVIĆ et al, 2010(VELIČKOVIĆ et al, , 2012.…”

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Mitochondrial DNA control region variability in wild boars from west Balkans

Veličković

Obreht

et al. 2013

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The wild boar (Sus scrofa) is one of most abundant game species in hunting areas of Balkan region. The large fraction of pre-glacial genetic diversity in wild boar populations from the Balkans was addressed due to high proportion of unique mtDNA haplotypes found in Greece, indicating Balkan as main refugial area for wild boars. The aim of the present study is to characterize mitochondrial DNA control region variability in wild boars from different areas in the West Balkan region, in order to evaluate level of genetic variability, to detect unique haplotypes and to infer possible structuring. The total number of 163 individuals from different sampling localities were included in the study. A fragment of the mtDNA control region was amplified and sequenced by standard procedures. Population genetic analyses were performed using several computer packages: BioEdit, ARLEQUIN 3.5.1.2., Network 4.6.0.0 and MEGA5. Eleven different haplotypes were identified and haplotype diversity was 0.676, nucleotide diversity 0.0026, and the average number of nucleotide differences (k) 1.169. The mismatch distribution and neutrality tests indicated the expansion of the all populations. It is shown that high level of genetic diversity is present in the wild boars from the West Balkan region and we have managed to detect regional unique haplotypes in high frequency. Genetic diversity differences have been found in regional wild boar groups, clustering them in two main clusters, but further speculations on the reasons for the observed clustering are prevented due to restricted informativness of the single locus marker. Obtained knowledge of genetic variation in the wild boar may be relevant for improving knowledge of the phylogeny and phylogeography of the wild boars, but as well as for hunting societies and responsible authorities for the effective control of wild boar populations

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“…The genetic diversity and population structure of wild boar in the northern Dinaric Balkan region (the former Yugoslavia) is not well known because no extensive survey has been undertaken. The first characterizations of wild boar in the western part of the Balkans involved microsatellite analysis of several wild boar populations from Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia, and revealed high genetic diversity and population structuring (Veli ckovi c et al, 2010(Veli ckovi c et al, , 2012. These studies revealed structuring similar to that found in wild boar populations in Portugal (Ferreira et al, 2006(Ferreira et al, , 2009)in both areas the defined genetic clusters presented overlapping distributions and admixture in the contact areasand suggested that river barriers could not completely explain the observed divergence.…”

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“…The first characterizations of wild boar in the western part of the Balkans involved microsatellite analysis of several wild boar populations from Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia, and revealed high genetic diversity and population structuring (Veli ckovi c et al, 2010(Veli ckovi c et al, , 2012. The first characterizations of wild boar in the western part of the Balkans involved microsatellite analysis of several wild boar populations from Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia, and revealed high genetic diversity and population structuring (Veli ckovi c et al, 2010(Veli ckovi c et al, , 2012.…”

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From north to south and back: the role of the Balkans and other southern peninsulas in the recolonization of Europe by wild boar

Veličković

Djan

Ferreira

et al. 2014

Journal of Biogeography

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Aim We analysed mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variation in wild boar (Sus scrofa) in the Balkans, including individuals from the northern Dinaric Balkans, an area that had not previously been characterized. Our aims were: (1) to reveal the level of genetic diversity and structuring and examine the demographic expansion of wild boar populations in the Balkans and Europe; (2) to examine the role of the Balkan gene pool in the post‐LGM (Last Glacial Maximum) recolonization of Europe; and (3) to elucidate the phylogenetic position of European and Balkan wild boar in a Eurasian context by comparing sequences of wild boar worldwide. Location Balkan Peninsula. Methods A fragment of the mtDNA control region (443 bp) was sequenced in 163 wild boar from the Balkans. Phylogenetic analyses, using MrBayes and network, were carried out together with 188 previously published sequences from the Balkan Peninsula. Phylogenetic analyses were also performed with an additional 876 wild boar sequences from around the world. Results Sixteen haplotypes were found in the new samples, including 11 not previously reported in the Balkans. Phylogenetic analyses based on all known Balkan haplotypes indicated the existence of population structuring, revealing two groups: Continental Balkans and South Balkans. The analysis of the complete dataset, comprising 1227 mtDNA sequences from wild boar sampled worldwide, revealed the presence of 168 different haplotypes. All Balkan haplotypes fell into the E1 haplogroup, except one sample that possessed an Asian haplotype. Within the E1 haplogroup, 50% of the haplotypes were unique to the Balkan Peninsula. Main conclusions Wild boar from the Balkans exhibited high genetic diversity. Similar phylogeographical patterns emerge in all southern European peninsulas, arising from post‐LGM expansion, and all three peninsulas played a similar role in the post‐glacial recolonization of Europe by wild boar. This supports a leading‐edge colonization hypothesis for all three peninsulas.

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An assessment of the genetic diversity in the wild boar population from the Podunavlje-Podravlje hunting area

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Review of genetic monitoring programs of wildlife species in Serbia

Review of genetic monitoring programs of wildlife species in Serbia

Mitochondrial DNA control region variability in wild boars from west Balkans

From north to south and back: the role of the Balkans and other southern peninsulas in the recolonization of Europe by wild boar

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