Whole genome sequencing identified genomic diversity and candidated genes associated with economic traits in Northeasern Merino in China.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Northeast Merino (NMS) is a breed developed in Northeast China during the 1960s for wool and meat production. It exhibits excellent traits such as high wool yield, superior meat quality, rapid growth rate, robust disease resistance, and adaptability to cold climates. However, no studies have used whole-genome sequencing data to investigate the superior traits of NMS. Methods: In this study, we investigated the population structure, genetic diversity, and selection signals of NMS using whole-genome sequencing data from 20 individuals. Two methods (integrated haplotype score and composite likelihood ratio) were used for selection signal analysis, and the Fixation Index was used to explore the selection signals of NMS and the other two breeds, Mongolian sheep and S

SUBMITTER: Yi W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10851152 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature