Whole genome sequence and de novo assembly revealed genomic architecture of Indian Mithun (Bos frontalis).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mithun (Bos frontalis), also called gayal, is an endangered bovine species, under the tribe bovini with 2n = 58 XX chromosome complements and reared under the tropical rain forests region of India, China, Myanmar, Bhutan and Bangladesh. However, the origin of this species is still disputed and information on its genomic architecture is scanty so far. We trust that availability of its whole genome sequence data and assembly will greatly solve this problem and help to generate many information including phylogenetic status of mithun. Recently, the first genome assembly of gayal, mithun of Chinese origin, was published. However, an improved reference genome assembly would still benefit in understanding genetic variation in mithun populations reared under diverse geographica

SUBMITTER: Mukherjee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6664528 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature