Insights into genetic diversity and phenotypic variations in domestic geese through comprehensive population and pan-genome analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Domestic goose breeds are descended from either the Swan goose (Anser cygnoides) or the Greylag goose (Anser anser), exhibiting variations in body size, reproductive performance, egg production, feather color, and other phenotypic traits. Constructing a pan-genome facilitates a thorough identification of genetic variations, thereby deepening our comprehension of the molecular mechanisms underlying genetic diversity and phenotypic variability.

Results

To comprehensively facilitate population genomic and pan-genomic analyses in geese, we embarked on the task of 659 geese whole genome resequencing data and compiling a database of 155 RNA-seq samples. By constructing the pan-genome for geese, we generated non-reference contigs totaling 612 Mb, unveiling a collection o

SUBMITTER: Gao G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10675864 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature