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The mosaic genome of indigenous African cattle as a unique genetic resource for African pastoralism.
Nature genetics - 1 Oct 2020
Kim Kwondo, Kwon Taehyung, Dessie Tadelle, Yoo DongAhn, Mwai Okeyo Ally, Jang Jisung, Sung Samsun, Lee SaetByeol, Salim Bashir, Jung Jaehoon, Jeong Heesu, Tarekegn Getinet Mekuriaw, Tijjani Abdulfatai, Lim Dajeong, Cho Seoae, Oh Sung Jong, Lee Hak-Kyo, Kim Jaemin, Jeong Choongwon, Kemp Stephen, Hanotte Olivier, Kim Heebal
Abstract excerpt
Cattle pastoralism plays a central role in human livelihood in Africa. However, the genetic history of its success remains unknown. Here, through whole-genome sequence analysis of 172 indigenous African cattle from 16 breeds representative of the main cattle groups, we identify a major taurine × indicine cattle admixture event dated to circa 750-1,050 yr ago, which has shaped the genome of today's cattle in the...
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