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Population genetics reveals new introgression in the nucleus herd of min pigs.
Genes & genomics - 1 Apr 2024
Liu Tianxin, Ji Dongqing, Li Xinyuan, Liu Jiadong, Xu Fei, Miao Zhiying, Chang Yang, Tian Ming, Xu Chunzhu
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OBJECTIVE: Min pigs are a unique genetic resource among local pig breeds in China. They have more excellent characteristics in cold and stress resistance, good meat quality, and a high reproductive rate. However, the genetic structure and driving factors remain unclear in the nucleus herd. In this study, the genetic diversity of Min pigs was studied to reveal the formation mechanism of its unique genetic...
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