Article
Whole genome analyses reveal novel genes associated with chicken adaptation to tropical and frigid environments.
Journal of advanced research - 1 May 2023
Shi Shourong, Shao Dan, Yang Lingyun, Liang Qiqi, Han Wei, Xue Qian, Qu Liang, Leng Li, Li Yishu, Zhao Xiaogang, Dong Ping, Walugembe Muhammed, Kayang Boniface B, Muhairwa Amandus P, Zhou Huaijun, Tong Haibing
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Investigating the genetic footprints of historical temperature selection can get insights to the local adaptation and feasible influences of climate change on long-term population dynamics. OBJECT: Chicken is a significative species to study genetic adaptation on account of its similar domestication track related to human activity with the most diversified varieties. Yet, few studies have...
Topics
- Humans
- Animals
- Chickens
- Genome
- Adaptation, Physiological
- Genotype
- Gene Frequency
