A genome-wide scan for signatures of selection in Azeri and Khuzestani buffalo breeds.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Identification of genomic regions that have been targets of selection may shed light on the genetic history of livestock populations and help to identify variation controlling commercially important phenotypes. The Azeri and Kuzestani buffalos are the most common indigenous Iranian breeds which have been subjected to divergent selection and are well adapted to completely different regions. Examining the genetic structure of these populations may identify genomic regions associated with adaptation to the different environments and production goals.

Results

A set of 385 water buffalo samples from Azeri (N = 262) and Khuzestani (N = 123) breeds were genotyped using the Axiom® Buffalo Genotyping 90 K Array. The unbiased fixation index method (F_ST) was used

SUBMITTER: Mokhber M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5996463 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature