The chicken continues to hold its position as a leading model organism within many areas of
research, as well as being a major source of protein for human consumption. The First …

Background Species domestication is generally characterized by the exploitation of high-
impact mutations through processes that involve complex shifting demographics of …

Background Duck is an ancient domesticated animal with high economic value, used for its
meat, eggs, and feathers. However, the origin of indigenous Chinese ducks remains elusive …

The annual planting area of major inbred rice (Oryza sativa) cultivars reach more than half of
the total annual planting area of inbred rice cultivars in China. However, how the major …

The genetic dynamics of wild populations with releases of farm-reared reinforcements are
very complex. These releases can endanger wild populations through genetic swamping or …

Hybridization with non‐native‐related taxa, especially with introgression, is a major
conservation problem, as it may disturb local adaptations, resulting in population decline …

The chicken continues to hold its position as a leading model organism within many areas of
research, as well as being a major source of protein for human consumption. The First …

Background Domestication alters lots of phenotypic, neurologic and physiologic traits
between domestic animals and their wild ancestors. Domestic ducks were originated from …