Whole-genome resequencing revealed the population structure and selection signal of 4 indigenous Chinese laying ducks.

ABSTRACT: The assessment of animal genetic structure had significant importance for the preservation and breeding of animal germplasm resources. Selection signals are genotype markers generated during the process of biological evolution, and the detection of selection signals could reveal the direction of species evolution. The aim of this study was to generate a whole-genome resequencing data from Jinding duck, Shanma duck, Youxian Partridge duck, and Taiwan Brown tsaiya duck to reveal their population structure and selection signals. The population structure analysis revealed significant genetic differences among the 4 indigenous laying ducks, indicating their independent lineage. Specifically, Shanma duck and Youxian partridge duck were closely and likely originated from a common ancestor. In add

SUBMITTER: Zhu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11145554 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature