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Microsatellite and mitochondrial DNA analyses unveil the genetic structure of native sheep breeds from three major agro-ecological regions of India.
Scientific reports - 24 Nov 2020
Sharma Rekha, Ahlawat Sonika, Sharma Himani, Sharma Priyanka, Panchal Poonam, Arora Reena, Tantia M S
Abstract excerpt
Sheep farming has been fundamental to many civilizations in the world and is practiced in India since antiquity. Several thousand years of adaptation to local environmental conditions and selective breeding have evolved 44 sheep breeds in India. They are paramount in terms of economic, scientific, and cultural heritage. Genetic characterization information is imperative for sustainable utilization and...
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