How have sheep breeds differentiated from each other in Morocco? Genetic structure and geographical distribution patterns.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Based on the relatively homogeneous origin of the sheep breeds in Morocco that originate mainly from Iberia, it is highly relevant to address the question of how these very diverse sheep populations differentiated from each other. The Mountains of the High Atlas and Middle Atlas are expected to constitute North-South and West-East geographical barriers, respectively, which could have shaped the history of the differentiation of sheep breeds. The aim of this study was to test this hypothesis by considering the genetic structure and the spatial distribution of five major breeds (Sardi, Timahdite, Beni Guil, Boujaad and D'man) and one minor breed (Blanche de Montagne), by analysing the mtDNA control region, using 30 individuals per breed.

Results

Phylogenetic and net

SUBMITTER: Kandoussi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8567669 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature