Genetic Parameters and Genomic Regions Underlying Growth and Linear Type Traits in Akkaraman Sheep.

ABSTRACT: In the current study, the genetic architecture of growth and linear type traits were investigated in Akkaraman sheep. Estimations of genomic heritability, genetic correlations, and phenotypic correlations were implemented for 17 growth and linear type traits of 473 Akkaraman lambs by the univariate and multivariate analysis of animal mixed models. Correspondingly, moderate heritability estimates, as well as high and positive genetic/phenotypic correlations were found between growth and type traits. On the other hand, 2 genome-wide and 19 chromosome-wide significant single nucleotide polymorphisms were found to be associated with the traits as a result of animal mixed model-based genome-wide association analyses. Accordingly, we propose several genes located on different chromosomes (e.g.,

SUBMITTER: Kizilaslan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9407525 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature