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A whole genome scan reveals distinct features of selection in Zhaotong cattle of Yunnan province.
Animal genetics - 1 Dec 2023
Lyu Yang, Guan Xiwen, Xu Xinglong, Wang Pengfei, Li Qiaoxian, Panigrahi Manjit, Zhang Jicai, Chen Ningbo, Huang Bizhi, Lei Chuzhao
Abstract excerpt
Over the years, indigenous cattle have not only played an essential role in securing primary food sources but have also been utilized for labor by humans, making them invaluable genetic resources. The Zhaotong cattle, a native Chinese breed from the Yunnan province, possess excellent meat quality and resistance to heat and humidity. Here we used whole genome sequencing data of 104 animals to delve into the...
Topics
- Humans
- Cattle
- Animals
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- China
- Genome
- Genomics
- Phenotype
- Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases
