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Landscape genomics reveals adaptive divergence of indigenous sheep in different ecological environments of Xinjiang, China.
The Science of the total environment - 15 Dec 2023
Zhang Cheng-Long, Zhang Jihu, Tuersuntuoheti Mirenisa, Zhou Wen, Han Zhipeng, Li Xiaopeng, Yang Ruizhi, Zhang Lulu, Zheng Langman, Liu Shudong
Abstract excerpt
Sheep are important livestock animals that have evolved under various ecological pressures. Xinjiang is a region with diverse and harsh environments that have shaped many local sheep breeds with unique characteristics and environmental adaptability. However, these breeds are losing ecological flexibility due to the promotion of intensive farming practices. Here we sequenced 14 local sheep breeds from Xinjiang and...
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