De novo chromosome-length assembly of the mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) genome.

ABSTRACT: The mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) is an ungulate species that is distributed in a range from western Canada to central Mexico. Mule deer are an essential source of food for many predators, are relatively abundant, and commonly make broad migration movements. A clearer understanding of the mule deer genome can improve our knowledge of its population genetics, movements, and demographic history, aiding in conservation efforts. Their large population size, continuous distribution, and diversity of habitat make mule deer excellent candidates for population genomics studies; however, few genomic resources are currently available for this species. Here, we sequence and assemble the mule deer genome into a highly contiguous chromosome-length assembly for use in future research using long

SUBMITTER: Lamb S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9650288 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature