Journal article

Publication year: 2011

Pages: 93-98

Journal: Säugetierkundliche Informationen

Volume number: 8

Issue number: 42

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234057000

Publisher: Görner

Abstract: 

The aim of this study was to establish and apply a non-invasive population genetic method for the investigation of Common hamster populations. With the aid of a newly developed hair-trap, we were able to remotely pluck hair from Common hamsters in the field. All methodical steps of the molecular analysis were fitted to work with non-invasive samples. The results of this study show that we successfully established the methodology for a non-invasive study of Common hamster populations. The use of the hair-trap in combination with a simplified laboratory routine allowed us to sample and genotype 30% of 324 known hamster burrows. In addition we minimized costs of material to approximately 20[Euro], which makes it very applicable. This method may find usage for occurrence verification or could be used as an instrument for long term genetic monitoring of Common hamster populations without the need of ongoing disturbance.

Harvard Citation style: Reiners, T., Encarnação, J. and Wolters, V. (2011) A non-invasive, cost-efficient method for genetic analyses of Common hamster populations (Cricetus cricetus), Säugetierkundliche Informationen, 8(42), pp. 93-98. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234057000

APA Citation style: Reiners, T., Encarnação, J., & Wolters, V. (2011). A non-invasive, cost-efficient method for genetic analyses of Common hamster populations (Cricetus cricetus). Säugetierkundliche Informationen. 8(42), 93-98. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234057000