Classical and molecular cytogenetics in equines

Authors

  • Daniela Estévez Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, National University of Lomas de Zamora
  • Enrique Género Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, National University of Lomas de Zamora

Keywords:

Chair of Breeding and Conservation of Genetic Resources. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, National University of Lomas de Zamora., IIPAAS: Research Institute on Agricultural Production, Environment, and Health, Chair of Population Genetics. Faculty of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina

Abstract

Early research in equine cytogenetics attempted to determine the chromosome number using tissue samples. However, it was not until Rothfels et al. (1959) established, through the analysis of cultured cells, that the correct diploid chromosome number in equines is 2n = 64 (Figure 1). Subsequent studies confirmed these findings through cytogenetic analysis (Benirschke et al., 1962; Trujillo et al., 1962; Makino et al., 1963).

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Published

2018-03-09

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2018): REVISTA DE DIVULGACIÓN TÉCNICA AGROPECUARIA, AGROINDUSTRIAL Y AMBIENTAL

Section

Book review