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Whole-genome sequencing of endangered Zhoushan cattle suggests its origin and the association of MC1R with black coat colour.
Scientific reports - 30 Aug 2021
Jiang Lihua, Kon Tetsuo, Chen Chunyan, Ichikawa Ryota, Zheng Qiyuan, Pei Liyi, Takemura Ikuyo, Nsobi Lauden Hagai, Tabata Hiromasa, Pan Hao, Omori Yoshihiro, Ogura Atsushi
Abstract excerpt
Zhoushan cattle are an endangered cattle breed in the Zhoushan islands in China. Since Zhoushan cattle have been bred in isolation, they show unique characteristics, such as dark black coat colour. However, no studies have been conducted on the genome of Zhoushan cattle. Here, we performed whole-genome sequencing of seven individuals of Zhoushan cattle and nine cattle in Wenling, geographically close to the...
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