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Mapping genome-wide diversity and population dynamics in Indian chicken breeds for targeted conservation and breeding.
British poultry science - 1 Dec 2024
Arora R, Kumar H, Sharma U, Ahlawat S, Sharma R, Chhabra P, Sankhyan V, Vijh R K
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1. Genetic improvement and widespread use of artificial selection may have impacted the genetic make-up of Indian chicken breeds. The genetic architecture of contemporary chicken population of India needs to be assessed for future improvement and conservation programmes. This study utilised whole-genome sequences in 180 chicken samples from 16 indigenous breeds, along with the Red Jungle Fowl and the commercial...
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