Maternal Phylogenetic Relationships and Genetic Variation among Rare, Phenotypically Similar Donkey Breeds

The mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) D-loop of endangered and critically endangered breeds has been studied to identify maternal lineages, characterize genetic inheritance, reconstruct phylogenetic relations among breeds, and develop biodiversity conservation and breeding programs. The aim of the study was...

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Main Authors: Andrea Mazzatenta, Massimo Vignoli, Maurizio Caputo, Giorgio Vignola, Roberto Tamburro, Francesco De Sanctis, Jordi Mirò Roig, Roberta Bucci, Domenico Robbe, Augusto Carluccio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/12/8/1109