Genetic characterization of a pure relict population of Oreochromis esculentus, an endangered tilapia
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1999Author
Agnese, J.F.
Adepo-Gourene, B
Owino, J
Pouyaud, L.
Aman, R
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Genetic variation of the Oreochromis esculentus population from Lake Kanyaboli was studied using 24 allozyme loci and three microsatellite loci and compared with four populations of O. niloticus. Results strongly suggest that this population can be considered as pure.