Non-invasive method to obtain DNA from freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae)
Journal of Shellfish Research
By: W.F. Henley, P.J. Grobler, and R. J. Neves
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Abstract
To determine whether DNA could be isolated from tissues obtained by brush-swabbing the mantle, viscera and foot, mantle-clips and swabbed cells were obtained from eight Quadrula pustulosa (Lea, 1831). DNA yields from clips and swabbings were 447.0 and 975.3 ??g/??L, respectively. Furthermore, comparisons of sequences from the ND-1 mitochondrial gene region showed a 100% sequence agreement of DNA from cells obtained by clips and swabs. To determine the number of swabs needed to obtain adequate yields of DNA for analyses, the visceras and feet of 5 Q. pustulosa each were successively swabbed 2, 4 and 6 times. DNA yields from the 2, 4 and 6 swabbed mussel groups were 399.4, 833.8 and 852.6 ng/??L, respectively. ND-1 sequences from the lowest yield still provided 846-901 bp for the ND-1 region. Nevertheless, to ensure adequate DNA yield from cell samples obtained by swabbing, we recommend that 4 swab-strokes of the viscera and foot be obtained. The use of integumental swabbing for collection of cells for determination of genetic relationships among freshwater mussels is noninvasive, when compared with tissue collection by mantle-clipping. Therefore, its use is recommended for freshwater mussels, especially state-protected or federally listed mussel species.
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Henley, W., Grobler, P., Neves, R.J., 2006, Non-invasive method to obtain DNA from freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae): Journal of Shellfish Research, v. 25, no. 3, p. 975-977.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Non-invasive method to obtain DNA from freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae) |
| Series title | Journal of Shellfish Research |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 2006 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Shellfish Research |
| First page | 975 |
| Last page | 977 |