We assessed the mitochondrial DNA sequence divergence of a 718 bp fragment of the control region and 1007 bp of the cytochrome b gene between two allopatric morphologically different subspecies of bluethroat (Luscinia svecica). None of the 17 total haplotypes was shared between L. s. namnetum and L. s. svecica. However, the mean distances between subspecies were very low for both fragments (0.0...

this study pursued the molecular identification of fish species from processed products for human consumption which, a priori, belonged to nine species. dna barcoding using direct sequencing of about 650 bp of the mitochondrial gene cytochrome oxidase subunit i (coi) revealed incorrect labeling in the three alaska pollack samples (11% of all samples). substitution of fish species constitutes se...

Comparative assessment of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (mtCOI) gene sequence uncovers Bemisia tabaci mitotypes. The current study aims to define B. mitotypes found in various agro ecological zones across India. Phylogenetic analysis 13 samples from agroclimatic regions revealed presence four mitotypes: Asia 1, II 5 and 7. Among, 1 was be abundant widespread distribution thirteen locat...

The Lesser Whitethroat Sylvia curruca complex has a wide distribution in the east and west Palaearctic comprises phenotypically very similar, but genetically distinct forms. In order to determine origin of birds wintering on Qeshm Island Persian Gulf, we studied nucleotide sequences mitochondrial cytochrome b gene 23 individuals compared them with publicly available Gen-Bank. from were attribut...

A new species of parasitoid wasp (Braconidae, Microgastrinae) from the kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA) is described, Microplitis idreesae sp. nov. The genus reported for first time in Eastern province KSA. This host-parasitoid association documented country. attacks Mythimna Ochsenheimer (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae). Natural history information provided such as males with females, geographical location,...

A new species of Oligodon Fitzinger, 1826 is described based on specimens collected from Churah Valley Himachal Pradesh. The related to O. arnensis molecular as well morphological data, however differs it in several aspects. shows a pairwise sequence divergence 6–20% congeners for mitochondrial cytochrome b gene. Lack pterygoid and palatine teeth the suggests that diet may largely comprise eggs...

The reintroduction of the extinct beluga sturgeon (Huso huso L.), an anadromous species with economic and traditional relevance, is a priority in next conservation strategies Northern Italy. EU-LIFE NATURA project aims to reintroduce Po River basin through captive breeding program. Critical requirements for success program are river connectivity knowledge genetic diversity selected broodstocks ...

In European countries, hunting of wildlife is regulated by various directives. However, illegal activities are becoming more common. To deal with crime cases, it becomes necessary to select the best molecular markers for analysis animal sex, species, and relationships identification. This study investigated potential within chromosomal mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) forensics. By applying targeting ...

The information given to consumers is essential for them to choose one food product over another. The falsification of food contents on product labels is a widespread problem, especially with products related with pig or others prohibited food in Islam. Proving conclusively that fraud has occurred requires the detection and quantification of food constituents. Falsifications of meat or food are...