Whole-genome sequencing revealed genetic diversity, structure and patterns of selection in Guizhou indigenous chickens.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The eight phenotypically distinguishable indigenous chicken breeds in Guizhou province of China are great resources for high-quality development of the poultry industry in China. However, their full value and potential have yet to be understood in depth. To illustrate the genetic diversity, the relationship and population structure, and the genetic variation patterns shaped by selection in Guizhou indigenous chickens, we performed a genome-wide analysis of 240 chickens from 8 phenotypically and geographically representative Guizhou chicken breeds and 60 chickens from 2 commercial chicken breeds (one broiler and one layer), together with 10 red jungle fowls (RJF) genomes available from previous studies.

Results

The results obtained in this present study showed that

SUBMITTER: Xu D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10521574 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature