Genome-wide assessment of genetic diversity and population structure insights into admixture and introgression in Chinese indigenous cattle

Genome-wide assessment of genetic diversity and population structure insights into admixture and introgression in Chinese indigenous cattle

Abstract Background China exhibits a great diversity of ecosystems and abundant cattle resources, with nearly 30 million cattle from 53 indigenous breeds reared in specific geographic regions. To explore the genetic diversity and population structure of Chinese indigenous cattle, a population geneti...

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Main Authors: Wengang Zhang, Xue Gao, Yang Zhang, Yumin Zhao, Jiabao Zhang, Yutang Jia, Bo Zhu, Lingyang Xu, Lupei Zhang, Huijiang Gao, Junya Li, Yan Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Subjects:
Chinese indigenous cattle
Population structure
Genetic diversity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-018-0705-9

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