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Reintroducing genetic diversity in populations from cryopreserved material: the case of Abondance, a French local dairy cattle breed.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 19 Apr 2023
Jacques Alicia, Leroy Grégoire, Rognon Xavier, Verrier Etienne, Tixier-Boichard Michèle, Restoux Gwendal
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BACKGROUND: Genetic diversity is a necessary condition for populations to evolve under natural adaptation, artificial selection, or both. However, genetic diversity is often threatened, in particular in domestic animal populations where artificial selection, genetic drift and inbreeding are strong. In this context, cryopreserved genetic resources are a promising option to reintroduce lost variants and to limit...
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