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Genetic diversity, population structure and selective sweeps in Italian Leccese chickens.
Poultry science - 1 Feb 2026
Saleh Medhat S, Rusco Giusy, Cendron Filippo, Perini Francesco, Penasa Mauro, Lasagna Emiliano, Centoducati Gerardo, Maggiolino Aristide, Cassandro Martino, Camarda Antonio, De Palo Pasquale, Landi Vincenzo
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Italy hosts a rich heritage of poultry genetic resources, leading to the development of several unique native chicken breeds. Among them, the Leccese (LEC) chicken breed requires urgent genetic characterization to support conservation, development, and sustainable use. This study assessed the genetic diversity and population structure of the LEC chicken breed using the 600 K Affymetrix SNP array, comparing it...
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