Microsatellites and their application in investigation of genetic diversity of animals (review)

Presented review of forein literature is devoted to application of microsatellites in investigation of evolution and divergence of agricultural animals. On the basis of extensive investigations the role of microsatellites in human and animal organisms was considered. The authors discuss the problems of application of microsatellites as marker system for evaluation of allelic pool, parentage control and phylogenesis of local and widespread breeds of animals.