Journal of Forensic Research

Department for the Monitoring and Protection of the Environment and for Biodiversity Conservation, Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA), Unit for Conservation Genetics (BIO-CGE), 40064 Bologna, Italy

Publications

• Research Article   
  Cross-amplification in Falcons and Their Hybrids: A New Implemented Multi-locus Panel for Conservation and Forensic Purposes
  Author(s): Anna Padula*, Vincenzo Buono, Patrizia Giangregorio, Chiara Mengoni and Nadia Mucci
  
  Falcons and their hybrids are among the most traded raptor species, with a significant proportion of international market involving countries with a strong falconry tradition. The trend in legal trade of falcons is strongly increased likewise the illegal international market is expected to swell due to the growing interest in wild-caught rather than captive-bred individuals. Biomolecular investigations represent a practical tool to foster actions finalized in tracking any wildlife trade, so contributing to the prevention of species overexploitation too. Contextually, they can inform about wild populations allowing the monitoring of genetic variability and structure. Microsatellites loci (STR) are amongst the most popular markers in molecular ecology. Despite the availability of species-specific microsatellite loci in some Falco species, a newly defined panel permitting the ge.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2157-7145.2023.14.586

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