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Genetic diversity in Iranian indigenous sheep vis-à-vis selected exogenous sheep breeds and wild mouflon.
Animal genetics - 1 Oct 2020
Eydivandi S, Sahana G, Momen M, Moradi M H, Schönherz A A
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The heterogeneity of climate and different agro-ecological conditions in Iran have resulted in development of 27 indigenous sheep breeds. Wild Asiatic mouflon (Ovis orientalis) is believed to be the ancestor of Iranian sheep. Evaluation of genetic diversity and population structure within and among domestic breeds has important implications for animal breeding programs and genetic resources management. Based on...
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