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Genomic inbreeding analysis reveals resilience and genetic diversity in Indian yak populations.
Gene - 30 Nov 2024
Mahar Karan, Gurao Ankita, Kumar Amod, Pratap Singh Lalit, Chitkara Meenakshi, Gowane Gopal R, Ahlawat Sonika, Niranjan S K, Pundir R K, Kataria R S, Dige M S
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The yak (Bos grunniens), renowned for its adaptability to extreme cold and hypoxic conditions, stands as a remarkable domestic animal crucial for sustaining livelihoods in harsh climates. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of the whole genome sequence data from three distinct Indian yak populations: Arunachali yak (n = 10), Himachali yak (n = 10), and Ladakhi yak (n = 10). The genomic data for Indian yaks were...
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