关键词: 大熊猫, 微卫星标记, 个体识别, 遗传多样性, 亲子鉴定

Abstract: Among the rare animals in China, giant panda is one of the most successfully protected and studied species. In the late 1970s, with the help of radio collar, a breakthrough has been made in the ecological research of giant panda. In the past two decades, non-invasive genetic sampling technique, combining DNA profiling harnessing microsatellites achieved a great progress in the giant panda research. This paper reviews the application of giant panda microsatellite markers in paternity testing and breeding genetic optimization of captive population; in individual identification, population survey, genetic diversity assessment, population diffusion and genetic structure of the wild giant panda as well. In addition, 29 important markers were highlighted. In the end, the issue of standardization of giant panda microsatellite markers is addressed. Meanwhile, future research directions are suggested.

Key words: Giant panda, Microsatellite marker, Individual identification, Genetic diversity, Paternity test