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A Comprehensive Genomic Analysis of Chinese Indigenous Ningxiang Pigs: Genomic Breed Compositions, Runs of Homozygosity, and Beyond.
International journal of molecular sciences - 26 Sept 2023
Yin Shishu, Li Zhi, Yang Fang, Guo Haimin, Zhao Qinghua, Zhang Yuebo, Yin Yulong, Wu Xiaolin, He Jun
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Ningxiang pigs are a renowned indigenous pig breed in China, known for their meat quality, disease resistance, and environmental adaptability. In recent decades, consumer demand for meats from indigenous breeds has grown significantly, fueling the selection and crossbreeding of Ningxiang pigs (NXP). The latter has raised concerns about the conservation and sustainable use of Ningxiang pigs as an important genetic...
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