Indigenous sheep genetic resources in Kenya: - genetic diversity and population structure based on microsatellite analysis

Indigenous sheep genetic resources are not only vital for their economic and cultural value but also for their scientific value since they harbour unique genetic variants which confer traits enabling them to survive in harsh environments with very minimal input if any. Unfortunately such genetic resources are threatened with extinction due to the indiscriminate crossbreeding with their exotic counterparts that seem more productive but require a lot more economic investment. Instituting conservation efforts for indigenous sheep is really overdue but this can only be done after their distribution is appreciated through characterization both at the molecular as well as phenotypic level.

About the author

An upcoming Evolutionary Geneticist interested in understanding the evolutionary processes that shape genome evolution. He obtained his Master of Science degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya and is currently pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Camridge,UK.

Product details

• Authors: Denis Misiko Mukhongo
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.06.2012
• EAN: 9783659150050
• ISBN: 978-3-659-15005-0
• No. of pages: 160
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Genetics, genetic engineering