Genome-wide analysis of genetic diversity and artificial selection in Large White pigs in Russia

Genome-wide analysis of genetic diversity and artificial selection in Large White pigs in Russia

Breeding practices adopted at different farms are aimed at maximizing the profitability of pig farming. In this work, we have analyzed the genetic diversity of Large White pigs in Russia. We compared genomes of historic and modern Large White Russian breeds using 271 pig samples. We have identified...

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Main Authors: Siroj Bakoev, Lyubov Getmantseva, Olga Kostyunina, Nekruz Bakoev, Yuri Prytkov, Alexander Usatov, Tatiana V. Tatarinova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2021-07-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Artificial selection
Breeding
Selection signals
Farming practices
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/11595.pdf

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