[HTML][HTML] The study of selection signature and its applications on identification of candidate genes using whole genome sequencing data in chicken—a review
Chicken is a major source of protein for the increasing human population and is useful for
research purposes. There are almost 1,600 distinct regional breeds of chicken across the …
research purposes. There are almost 1,600 distinct regional breeds of chicken across the …
[HTML][HTML] Characterization of runs of homozygosity, heterozygosity-enriched regions, and population structure in cattle populations selected for different breeding goals
Background A decline in the level of genetic diversity in livestock can result in reduced
response to selection, greater incidence of genetic defects, and inbreeding depression. In …
response to selection, greater incidence of genetic defects, and inbreeding depression. In …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring the genetic architecture of feed efficiency traits in chickens
Chicken feed efficiency (FE) traits are the most important economic traits in broiler
production. Several studies evaluating genetic factors affecting food consumption in …
production. Several studies evaluating genetic factors affecting food consumption in …
[HTML][HTML] A genome-wide scan to identify signatures of selection in two Iranian indigenous chicken ecotypes
E Rostamzadeh Mahdabi, A Esmailizadeh… - Genetics Selection …, 2021 - Springer
Background Various regions of the chicken genome have been under natural and artificial
selection for thousands of years. The substantial diversity that exits among chickens from …
selection for thousands of years. The substantial diversity that exits among chickens from …
[HTML][HTML] Genome-wide detection of CNVs and their association with performance traits in broilers
AC Fernandes, VH da Silva, CP Goes, GCM Moreira… - BMC genomics, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background Copy number variations (CNVs) are a major type of structural genomic
variants that underlie genetic architecture and phenotypic variation of complex traits, not …
variants that underlie genetic architecture and phenotypic variation of complex traits, not …
[HTML][HTML] Genome-wide analysis reveals the patterns of genetic diversity and population structure of 8 Italian local chicken breeds
The aim of this study was to conduct a genome-wide comparative analysis of 8 local Italian
chicken breeds (Ermellinata di Rovigo, Millefiori di Lonigo [PML], Polverara Bianca …
chicken breeds (Ermellinata di Rovigo, Millefiori di Lonigo [PML], Polverara Bianca …
[HTML][HTML] Genome-wide mapping of signatures of selection using a high-density array identified candidate genes for growth traits and local adaptation in chickens
S Mastrangelo, S Ben-Jemaa, F Perini… - Genetics Selection …, 2023 - Springer
Background Availability of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping arrays and
progress in statistical analyses have allowed the identification of genomic regions and …
progress in statistical analyses have allowed the identification of genomic regions and …
Runs of homozygosity in modern chicken revealed by sequence data
Runs of homozygosity (ROH) are chromosomal stretches that in a diploid genome appear in
a homozygous state and display identical alleles at multiple contiguous loci. This study …
a homozygous state and display identical alleles at multiple contiguous loci. This study …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of autozygosity derived from runs of homozygosity in Jinhua pigs disclosed by sequencing data
Jinhua pig, a well-known Chinese indigenous breed, has evolved as a pig breed with
excellent meat quality, greater disease resistance, and higher prolificacy. The reduction in …
excellent meat quality, greater disease resistance, and higher prolificacy. The reduction in …
[HTML][HTML] Identification of selection signatures involved in performance traits in a paternal broiler line
Background Natural and artificial selection leads to changes in certain regions of the
genome resulting in selection signatures that can reveal genes associated with the selected …
genome resulting in selection signatures that can reveal genes associated with the selected …