Article
Multiomics analysis reveals an association of ASIP with the gray coat color pattern in donkeys.
Journal of animal science - 8 Jan 2026
Li Cong, Wang Fuwen, Dong Hong, Zhang Jiaqiang, Jafari Halima, Ren Gang, Lei Chuzhao, Dang Ruihua
Abstract excerpt
Coat color variation in domestic animals provides important insights into the genetic mechanisms of phenotypic diversity. The gray coat of Hetian gray donkeys is a distinctive breed characteristic, yet its genetic basis remains elusive. We integrated multiomics data from 175 domestic donkeys, including whole-genome sequencing, RNA-seq (n = 6), and Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) sequencing (n = 8). Genome-wide...
Topics
- Animals
- Equidae
- Agouti Signaling Protein
- Hair Color
- Multiomics
- Genome-Wide Association Study
- Animal Fur
- Phenotype
