The quail genome: insights into social behaviour, seasonal biology and infectious disease response.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) is a popular domestic poultry species and an increasingly significant model species in avian developmental, behavioural and disease research.

Results

We have produced a high-quality quail genome sequence, spanning 0.93 Gb assigned to 33 chromosomes. In terms of contiguity, assembly statistics, gene content and chromosomal organisation, the quail genome shows high similarity to the chicken genome. We demonstrate the utility of this genome through three diverse applications. First, we identify selection signatures and candidate genes associated with social behaviour in the quail genome, an important agricultural and domestication trait. Second, we investigate the effects and interaction of photoperiod and temperature on the tra

SUBMITTER: Morris KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7017630 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature