Wannapimol Kriangwanich
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Wannapimol Kriangwanich has a total of 10 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Anocha Poommouang
Department of Veterinary Biosciences and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
1 shared publication - Janine L. Brown
Center for Species Survival, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute , Front Royal, VA
1 shared publication - Jatupol Kampuansai
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
1 shared publication - Kittisak Buddhachat
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
1 shared publication - Kongkiat Kittiwattanawong
Phuket Marine Biological Center, Phuket 83000, Thailand
1 shared publication - Korakot Nganvongpanit
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Microsatellite Polymorphism and the Population Structure of Dugongs (Dugong dugon) in Thailand
The dugong (Dugong dugon) is an endangered species of marine mammals, so knowledge of genetic diversity of these populations is important for conservation planning within different habitats. In this study, six microsatellite markers were used to assess the genetic diversity and population structure of 77 dugongs from skin samples of stranded animals collected from 1994–2019 (69 from Andaman Sea and 8 from the Gulf of Thailand). Our results found that dugongs in the Andaman Sea had higher genetic variation than those in the Gulf of Thailand. Populations in Trang, Satun, and some areas of Krabi had highest diversity compared to other regions of Thailand. Bayesian genetic clustering analysis revealed that dugongs in Thailand consist of five genetic groups. Moreover, dugongs in the middle and lower Andaman Sea presented the greatest gene flow compared to other regions. However, based on calculation of inbreeding coefficients (Fis value = 0.239), dugong populations in the Sea of Thailand are experiencing some levels of inbreeding, and so may warrant special protections. These results provide important information for understanding the genetic status of dugongs that can lead to improved management and conservation of this endangered species.
Open AccessMicrosatellite Polymorphism and the Population Structure of Dugongs (Dugong dugon) in Thailand
The dugong (Dugong dugon) is an endangered species of marine mammals, so knowledge of genetic diversity of these populations is important for conservation planning within different habitats. In this study, six microsatellite markers were used to assess the genetic diversity and population structure of 77 dugongs from skin samples of stranded animals collected from 1994–2019 (69 from Andaman Sea and 8 from the Gulf of Thailand). Our results found that dugongs in the Andaman Sea had higher genetic variation than those in the Gulf of Thailand. Populations in Trang, Satun, and some areas of Krabi had highest diversity compared to other regions of Thailand. Bayesian genetic clustering analysis revealed that dugongs in Thailand consist of five genetic groups. Moreover, dugongs in the middle and lower Andaman Sea presented the greatest gene flow compared to other regions. However, based on calculation of inbreeding coefficients (Fis value = 0.239), dugong populations in the Sea of Thailand are experiencing some levels of inbreeding, and so may warrant special protections. These results provide important information for understanding the genetic status of dugongs that can lead to improved management and conservation of this endangered species.