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Genome-wide variation within and between wild and domestic yak.
Molecular ecology resources - 1 Jul 2014
Wang Kun, Hu Quanjun, Ma Hui, Wang Lizhong, Yang Yongzhi, Luo Wenchun, Qiu Qiang
Abstract excerpt
The yak is one of the few animals that can thrive in the harsh environment of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and adjacent Alpine regions. Yak provides essential resources allowing Tibetans to live at high altitudes. However, genetic variation within and between wild and domestic yak remain unknown. Here, we present a genome-wide study of the genetic variation within and between wild and domestic yak. Using...
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