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Use of locally weighted scatterplot smoothing (LOWESS) regression to study selection signatures in Piedmontese and Italian Brown cattle breeds.
Animal genetics - 1 Feb 2014
Pintus Elia, Sorbolini Silvia, Albera Andrea, Gaspa Giustino, Dimauro Corrado, Steri Roberto, Marras Gabriele, Macciotta Nicolò P P
Abstract excerpt
Selection is the major force affecting local levels of genetic variation in species. The availability of dense marker maps offers new opportunities for a detailed understanding of genetic diversity distribution across the animal genome. Over the last 50 years, cattle breeds have been subjected to intense artificial selection. Consequently, regions controlling traits of economic importance are expected to exhibit...
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