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On the origin and diversification of Podolian cattle breeds: testing scenarios of European colonization using genome-wide SNP data.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 2 Jun 2021
Senczuk Gabriele, Mastrangelo Salvatore, Ajmone-Marsan Paolo, Becskei Zsolt, Colangelo Paolo, Colli Licia, Ferretti Luca, Karsli Taki, Lancioni Hovirag, Lasagna Emiliano, Marletta Donata, Persichilli Christian, Portolano Baldassare, Sarti Francesca M, Ciani Elena, Pilla Fabio
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BACKGROUND: During the Neolithic expansion, cattle accompanied humans and spread from their domestication centres to colonize the ancient world. In addition, European cattle occasionally intermingled with both indicine cattle and local aurochs resulting in an exclusive pattern of genetic diversity. Among the most ancient European cattle are breeds that belong to the so-called Podolian trunk, the history of which...
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