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Sequencing and characterization of complete mitogenome DNA of worldwide turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) populations.
Animal biotechnology - 1 Nov 2024
Ferrari Carlotta, Marelli Stefano P, Bagnato Alessandro, Cerolini Silvia, Strillacci Maria G
Abstract excerpt
The history of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) domestication can be traced back to the period between 700 and 200 BC in Mexico. This process involved multiple contributors and resulted in the development of modern local turkey breeds. This research investigates the complete mitochondrial diversity across a diverse range of local turkeys. Seventy-three turkeys were sampled from various populations, including...
Topics
- Animals
- Turkeys
- DNA, Mitochondrial
- Phylogeny
- Haplotypes
- Genome, Mitochondrial
- Sequence Analysis, DNA
- Genetic Variation
