Whole-genome sequencing of giant pandas provides insights into demographic history and local adaptation
The panda lineage dates back to the late Miocene and ultimately leads to only one extant
species, the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). Although global climate change and …
species, the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). Although global climate change and …
Yak whole-genome resequencing reveals domestication signatures and prehistoric population expansions
Yak domestication represents an important episode in the early human occupation of the
high-altitude Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP). The precise timing of domestication is debated …
high-altitude Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP). The precise timing of domestication is debated …
Domestication of cattle: Two or three events?
Cattle have been invaluable for the transition of human society from nomadic hunter‐
gatherers to sedentary farming communities throughout much of Europe, Asia and Africa …
gatherers to sedentary farming communities throughout much of Europe, Asia and Africa …
Genome-wide association study for feed efficiency and growth traits in US beef cattle
CM Seabury, DL Oldeschulte, M Saatchi, JE Beever… - BMC genomics, 2017 - Springer
Background Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays for domestic cattle have
catalyzed the identification of genetic markers associated with complex traits for inclusion in …
catalyzed the identification of genetic markers associated with complex traits for inclusion in …
A high-density SNP genotyping array for rice biology and molecular breeding
ABSTRACT A high-density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array is critically
important for geneticists and molecular breeders. With the accumulation of huge amounts of …
important for geneticists and molecular breeders. With the accumulation of huge amounts of …
Genetic architecture of complex traits and accuracy of genomic prediction: coat colour, milk-fat percentage, and type in Holstein cattle as contrasting model traits
Prediction of genetic merit using dense SNP genotypes can be used for estimation of
breeding values for selection of livestock, crops, and forage species; for prediction of …
breeding values for selection of livestock, crops, and forage species; for prediction of …
Genome sequencing of the extinct Eurasian wild aurochs, Bos primigenius, illuminates the phylogeography and evolution of cattle
SDE Park, DA Magee, PA McGettigan, MD Teasdale… - Genome biology, 2015 - Springer
Background Domestication of the now-extinct wild aurochs, Bos primigenius, gave rise to the
two major domestic extant cattle taxa, B. taurus and B. indicus. While previous genetic …
two major domestic extant cattle taxa, B. taurus and B. indicus. While previous genetic …
Genomic scan of selective sweeps in thin and fat tail sheep breeds for identifying of candidate regions associated with fat deposition
MH Moradi, A Nejati-Javaremi, M Moradi-Shahrbabak… - BMC genetics, 2012 - Springer
Background Identification of genomic regions that have been targets of selection for
phenotypic traits is one of the most important and challenging areas of research in animal …
phenotypic traits is one of the most important and challenging areas of research in animal …
Genome-wide association and genomic selection in animal breeding
B Hayes, M Goddard - Genome, 2010 - cdnsciencepub.com
Results from genome-wide association studies in livestock, and humans, has lead to the
conclusion that the effect of individual quantitative trait loci (QTL) on complex traits, such as …
conclusion that the effect of individual quantitative trait loci (QTL) on complex traits, such as …
Genome-wide analysis reveals selection for important traits in domestic horse breeds
Intense selective pressures applied over short evolutionary time have resulted in
homogeneity within, but substantial variation among, horse breeds. Utilizing this population …
homogeneity within, but substantial variation among, horse breeds. Utilizing this population …