Title: Genetic Studies in Five Population Samples of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, North-West India
Abstract: Five caste populations (Brahmins, Rajputs, Khatris, Mahajans, Kambohs) from Chamba (Himachal Pradesh) and Sanaur village near Patiala (Punjab) were typed for HP polymorphism and TF. GC and PI subtype polymotphisms. Including already published data on the distribution of red cell enzyme polymorphisms the genetic heterogeneity among these five caste populations was analyzed, which proved to be considerable concerning the polymorphic systems GC, PI, ACP I and GPI. Genetic distance analysis showed the existence of a clear distance panem: Brahmins and Rajputs as well as Khatris and Mahajans are found in different subclusters forming one coherent cluster, whereas Kambohs are deviating obviously from this cluster. These analyses reflect the regional and social differentiation of the five caste groups and substantiates the importance of endogamy for emergence and maintenance of genetic diversity in man.
Publication Year: 1993
Publication Date: 1993-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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