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Haplotype diversity in mitochondrial DNA reveals the multiple origins of Tibetan horse.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2018
Yang Lin, Kong Xiaoyan, Yang Shuli, Dong Xinxing, Yang Jianfa, Gou Xiao, Zhang Hao
Abstract excerpt
The Tibetan horse is a species endemic to the Tibetan plateau, with considerable economic value in the region. However, we currently have little genetic evidence to verify whether the breed originated in Tibet or if it entered the area via an ancient migratory route. In the present study, we analyzed the hypervariable segment I sequences of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in 2,050 horses, including 290 individuals from...
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