Population Subdivision and Migration Assessment of Mangalica Pig Breeds Based on Pedigree Analysis.

ABSTRACT: In conserving the genetic diversity of domestic animal breeds, strategies that emphasise between-breed diversity may not be optimal, as they neglect within-breed variation. The aim of the present study was to assess the extent of population subdivision in three Mangalica pig breeds and the contribution of migration to their substructure. Wright's F_ST coefficient was calculated based on genealogical data with breeding animals born between 1981 and 2023, with three colour variants (Blonde, Swallow-Belly and Red). These Wright's F_ST coefficients were analysed using multidimensional scaling to reveal the population substructure. The average F_ST coefficient was 0.04 for the Blonde breed and 0.047 for the Swallow-Belly and Red Mangalica breed

SUBMITTER: Nguyen AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10886115 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature