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Variability in the PRDM9 gene in Sindhi cattle.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Nov 2023
Rocha Victoria Camilla Parente, Alves Jackeline Santos, Costa Raphael Bermal, de Camargo Gregório Miguel Ferreira
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Sindhi is a dual-purpose breed adapted to tropical environments. However, this breed has the smallest total population among indicine breeds in Brazil and the smallest effective number. In addition, the inbreeding coefficient is higher than 6.25% in ~ 60% of the population. Therefore, alternatives to increase genetic diversity are important. Within this context, the PRDM9 gene is particularly...
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