Genome-wide comparative analysis reveals selection signatures for reproduction traits in prolific Suffolk sheep.

ABSTRACT: The identification of genome-wide selection signatures can reveal the potential genetic mechanisms involved in the generation of new breeds through natural or artificial selection. In this study, we screened the genome-wide selection signatures of prolific Suffolk sheep, a new strain of multiparous mutton sheep, to identify candidate genes for reproduction traits and unravel the germplasm characteristics and population genetic evolution of this new strain of Suffolk sheep. Whole-genome resequencing was performed at an effective sequencing depth of 20× for genomic diversity and population structure analysis. Additionally, selection signatures were investigated in prolific Suffolk sheep, Suffolk sheep, and Hu sheep using fixation index (F _ST) and heterozygosity H) an

SUBMITTER: Yang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11193351 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature