DNA studies for population studies analysis and evolution of birds

• Grant number: 98/10018-2
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• Start date: November 01, 1998
• End date: October 31, 2004
• Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Genetics - Animal Genetics
• Principal Investigator: Anita Wajntal
• Grantee: Anita Wajntal
• Host Institution: Instituto de Biociências (IB). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Pesquisadores principais: Cristina Yumi Miyaki

Abstract

We intend to study, by means of DNA techniques (sequencing, RFLPs analysis and microsatellites) some of the most threatened families of birds (Psittacidae, Cracidae, Rhamphastidae) with the following aims: estimate the genetic variability in order to identify populations at risk; study the phylogenetic relationships among the genera of each of the studied families in order to identify the paleogeographic events responsible for their differentiation; establish the systematic position of the studied groups and provide pertinent information for conservation programs. (AU)