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Genetic architecture of two novel chicken breeds from Xinjiang: A whole-genome sequencing study on Ili gamecock and Yemili Chicken.
Poultry science - 1 Jul 2026
Yang Haichen, Liang Qianqian, Su Peng, Andersson Göran, Bongcam-Rudloff Erik, Rouzi Mahaba, Jiang Lin, Han Jilong, Yang Min
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Indigenous poultry genetic resources are crucial for breeding and food security. In Xinjiang, China, the Ili gamecock and Yemili chicken represent two indigenous breeds with distinct and valuable traits. The Ili gamecock is prized for its large body size and aggressive behavior, whereas the Yemili chicken shows remarkable adaptation to the cold environment of the Tacheng area, with strong disease resistance, and...
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