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The Baladi cattle are a genetic sieve for indicine and African-taurine genomic loci with positive effects on adaptation to harsh Mediterranean environments.
BMC genomics - 6 May 2026
Shabtay Ariel, Soller Morris, Sölkner Johann, Mészáros Gábor, Sonstegard Tad, Ünal Emel O, Huson Heather J, Utsunomiya Yuri, Agmon Rotem, Cohen-Zinder Miri, Bagnato Alessandro, Ferrari Carlotta, Strillacci Maria G, Lipkin Ehud
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BACKGROUND: The Mediterranean indigenous Baladi cattle is known for its exceptional adaptability to harsh environment, making it a prime candidate for sustainable grazing systems amid global climate change. This study investigates the ancestors of the Baladi genome, genomic regions under selection, and adaptation mechanisms of Baladi cattle. RESULTS: A unique balanced global admixture of taurine and indicine...
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