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The Meishan pig genome reveals structural variation-mediated gene expression and phenotypic divergence underlying Asian pig domestication.
Molecular ecology resources - 1 Aug 2021
Zhou Rong, Li Shang-Tong, Yao Wen-Ye, Xie Chun-Di, Chen Zhiqiang, Zeng Zhi-Jie, Wang Di, Xu Kui, Shen Zhao-Ji, Mu Yulian, Bao Wenbin, Jiang Wenkai, Li Ruiqiang, Liang Qiqi, Li Kui
Abstract excerpt
There are wide genomic and phenotypic differences between Asian and European pig breeds, yet the current reference genome is the European Duroc pig genome. A high-quality pig genome is lacking for genetic analysis of agricultural traits in Asian pigs. Here, using a hybrid approach, a high-quality reference genome (MSCAAS v1) for the Asian Meishan breed is assembled with a contig N50 size of 48.05 Mb. MSCAAS v1...
Topics
- Animals
- Domestication
- Gene Expression
- Genome
- Genomics
- Phenotype
- Swine