The Use of Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA(RAPD) Markers in Sex Discrimination in NileTilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Pisces: Cichlidae)

Authors

FEVZİ BARDAKCI

DOI

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Abstract

Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers were successfully used in discrimination of sexes in Nile tilapia fish ( Oreochromis niloticus) using linear discriminant function analysis. The results provide support for the view that major genetical sex determining factors exist in tilapia.

Keywords

RAPD, DNA, sex discrimination, tilapia, Oreochromis

First Page

169

Last Page

176

Recommended Citation

BARDAKCI, FEVZİ (2000) "The Use of Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA(RAPD) Markers in Sex Discrimination in NileTilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Pisces: Cichlidae)," Turkish Journal of Biology: Vol. 24: No. 2, Article 1. Available at: https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/biology/vol24/iss2/1