Diversity and Genetic Relationship of Free-Range Chickens from the Northeast Region of Brazil

Diversity and Genetic Relationship of Free-Range Chickens from the Northeast Region of Brazil

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the genetic diversity within and among chicken breeds from the northeast region of Brazil (states of Bahia and Piauí) using microsatellite markers. In addition, we assessed the identity and genetic relationships of chickens from Europe, Africa, and South America,...

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Main Authors: Débora Araújo de Carvalho, Amparo Martínez Martínez, Inês Carolino, Maria Claudene Barros, María Esperanza Camacho Vallejo, Fátima Santos-Silva, Marcos Jacob de Oliveira Almeida, Nuno Carolino, Juan Vicente Delgado Bermejo, José Lindenberg Rocha Sarmento
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
conservation
<i>Gallus gallus</i>
genetic resources
microsatellites
native breeds
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/10/1857

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