First Advisor
Olyssa Starry
Date of Award
Spring 6-15-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology and University Honors
Department
Biology
Language
English
Subjects
Red Junglefowl, conservation genetics, introgression, domestic, chicken, literature review
DOI
10.15760/honors.1453
Abstract
The undomesticated wild populations of our domestic species deserve heightened consideration when it comes to their conservation. Not only do they carry significant socio-cultural and economic roles, but they offer an exceptionally unique case study for population genetics. The red junglefowl (Gallus gallus) of southern and south-eastern Asia is considered to be the living ancestor and progenitor of the domestic chicken. This literature review examines how published research has evaluated its genetic relationship with the chicken and implications for its conservation. A special emphasis is given to the threat of genetic introgression with domestic and feral chicken populations from hybridizations along the wild-domestic interface.
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/41370
Recommended Citation
McPheron, Courtney Lee, "Genetic Considerations for the Conservation of the Red Junglefowl" (2023). University Honors Theses. Paper 1422.
https://doi.org/10.15760/honors.1453