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A meta-analysis of genetic and phenotypic diversity of European local pig breeds reveals genomic regions associated with breed differentiation for production traits.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 7 Dec 2023
Poklukar Klavdija, Mestre Camille, Škrlep Martin, Čandek-Potokar Marjeta, Ovilo Cristina, Fontanesi Luca, Riquet Juliette, Bovo Samuele, Schiavo Giuseppina, Ribani Anisa, Muñoz Maria, Gallo Maurizio, Bozzi Ricardo, Charneca Rui, Quintanilla Raquel, Kušec Goran, Mercat Marie-José, Zimmer Christoph, Razmaite Violeta, Araujo Jose P, Radović Čedomir, Savić Radomir, Karolyi Danijel, Servin Bertrand
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BACKGROUND: Intense selection of modern pig breeds has resulted in genetic improvement of production traits while the performance of local pig breeds has remained lower. As local pig breeds have been bred in extensive systems, they have adapted to specific environmental conditions, resulting in a rich genotypic and phenotypic diversity. This study is based on European local pig breeds that have been genetically...
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