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Phylogenetic relationships of the mangalitsa Swine breed inferred from mitochondrial DNA variation.
International journal of molecular sciences - 1 Jan 2012
Georgescu Sergiu Emil, Manea Maria Adina, Dudu Andreea, Costache Marieta
Abstract excerpt
The Mangalitsa pig, a swine breed belonging to the protected gene fund of original and primitive animal breeds of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), has been known to inhabit Romanian territories since the 19th century. The aim of this study was to compare the Mangalitsa breed with several European and Asiatic swine breeds in order to emphasize its uniqueness and to elucidate its origin. For this...
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