Phylogenetic Analysis of Russian Native Sheep Breeds Based on mtDNA Sequences.

ABSTRACT: Eurasia is represented by all climatic zones and various environments. A unique breed variety of farm animals has been developed in Russia, whose territory covers a large area of the continent. A total of 69 local breeds and types of dairy, wool, and meat sheep (Ovis aries) are maintained here. However, the genetic diversity and maternal origin of these local breeds have not been comprehensively investigated. In this study, we describe the diversity and phylogeny of Russian sheep breeds inhabiting different geographical regions based on the analysis of complete sequences of mitochondrial genomes (mtDNA). Complete mtDNA sequences of the studied sheep were obtained using next-generation sequencing technology (NGS). All investigated geographical groups of sheep were characterized by hi

SUBMITTER: Koshkina O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10531259 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature