Genomic analysis of Nigerian indigenous chickens reveals their genetic diversity and adaptation to heat-stress.

Abstract excerpt

Indigenous poultry breeds from Africa can survive in harsh tropical environments (such as long arid seasons, excessive rain and humidity, and extreme heat) and are resilient to disease challenges, but they are not productive compared to their commercial counterparts. Their adaptive characteristics are in response to natural selection or to artificial selection for production traits that have left selection...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Chickens
• Share to Genetic Variation