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Clustering patterns mirror the geographical distribution and genetic history of Lemnos and Lesvos sheep populations.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2021
Kominakis Antonios, Tarsani Eirini, Hager-Theodorides Ariadne L, Mastranestasis Ioannis, Hadjigeorgiou Ioannis
Abstract excerpt
Elucidating the genetic variation and structure of Lemnos and Lesvos sheep is critical for maintaining local genetic diversity, ecosystem integrity and resilience of local food production of the two North Aegean islands. In the present study, we explored genetic diversity and differentiation as well as population structure of the Lemnos and Lesvos sheep. Furthermore, we sought to identify a small panel of markers...
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