Article
The mitogenome diversity of Alpine Rendena cattle: new clues on its maternal origin and the complex substructure of haplogroup T3.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 1 Jul 2026
Cardinali Irene, Tommasi Anna, Villani Giacomo, Rambaldi Migliore Nicola, Partel Erika, Somenzi Elisa, Morabito Simone, Chero Osorio Ana Maria, Di Gerlando Rosalinda, Olivieri Anna, Colli Licia, Hauffe Heidi Christine, Marsan Paolo Ajmone, Achilli Alessandro, Torroni Antonio, Lancioni Hovirag
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Val Rendena, an isolated Alpine valley in northern Italy, is home to an autochthonous, dual-purpose cattle breed with unique historical and morphological traits, which has been preserved by local breeders despite severe epidemics since the 1700s. While previous genome-wide studies identified signatures of selection in Rendena cattle, little is known about its evolutionary history. To address this...
Topics
Join the communities discussing this publication.