Whole genome population genetics analysis of Sudanese goats identifies regions harboring genes associated with major traits

Whole genome population genetics analysis of Sudanese goats identifies regions harboring genes associated with major traits

Abstract Background Sudan is endowed with a variety of indigenous goat breeds which are used for meat and milk production and which are well adapted to the local environment. The aim of the present study was to determine the genetic diversity and relationship within and between the four main Sudanes...

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Main Authors: Siham A. Rahmatalla, Danny Arends, Monika Reissmann, Ammar Said Ahmed, Klaus Wimmers, Henry Reyer, Gudrun A. Brockmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Subjects:
SNP analysis
Genetic diversity
Adaptation
Desert goat
Nilotic goat
Nubian goat
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-017-0553-z

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