Abstract
In this study, microsatellite loci in geese were initially screened, after which a multiplex PCR system was constructed and the genetic diversity and genetic structure of 40 samples from each of the three Huoyan goose populations in Liaoning were analyzed using the STR typing test. The results showed that 12 microsatellite loci were screened, and one quadruple PCR system, two triple PCR systems and one double PCR system were constructed with consistent and reliable reproducibility. A total of 90 alleles were detected in 120 samples, the number of alleles(Na), observed heterozygosity (Ho), expected heterozygosity (He) and polymorphic information content(PIC) of the three populations ranged from 5.083 to 6.083, from 0.149 to 0.184, from 0.555 to 0.577 and from 0.503 to 0.512.respectively, the populations present an unbalanced state, and the genetic diversity of three populations was highly polymorphic and highly inbred. The results of Principal Coordinates Analysis (PCoA) and genetic structure analysis showed that the genetic backgrounds of the three populations of Huoyan geese were similar, with close affinities and frequent gene exchanges.