Five polymorphic microsatellite DNA loci were identified in Labeo dero
(Hamilton Buchanan), through cross-species amplification. Thirty-one primers developed
for three cyprinids were tested in the study. The genetic variation detected
at each polymorphic microsatellite locus was analysed. Significant genotype
heterogeneity indicated that the samples are not drawn from same genepool.
The identified microsatellite loci exhibited promise for use in fine scale
population structure analysis of L. dero.
