Abstract
This study focuses on estimation of the inter and intra population genetic variability of 6 duck populations. Microsatellite loci were used to assess the genetic variation and population structure of 6 duck populations under a conservation program in Poland. DNA polymorphism was assessed using 24 microsatellite markers and 50 individuals from each population. Polymorphism information content (PIC), heterozygosity with 2 estimators of genetic differentiation (FST and GST), and Nei's standard genetic distance were calculated. The results showed that these 6 endangered duck populations showed high genetic polymorphism. Observed heterozygosity within populations ranged from 0.14 to 0.83, with the average value of 0.58. PIC within populations ranged from 0.038 (P-8 and P-9 lines) to 0.89 (LsA line). Average number of alleles in the studied populations ranged from 4.5 (KhO-1 line) to 7.3 (LsA line). Based on the results, the pairs of lines LsA: P-33 and P-8: P-9 were found to be the most related; and the most genetically distant group was KhO-1 line, which originated as a cross between Khaki Campbell with Orpington duck.
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