First complete genome sequence in Arborophila and comparative genomics reveals the evolutionary adaptation of Hainan Partridge (Arborophila ardens)

First complete genome sequence in Arborophila and comparative genomics reveals the evolutionary adaptation of Hainan Partridge (Arborophila ardens)

Abstract Background The Hainan Partridge (Arborophila ardens, Phasianidae, Galliformes) is an endemic species of Hainan Island, China, and it is classified as globally vulnerable species. There are at least 16 species in genus Arborophila and no genome sequence is available. Methods The whole genome...

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Main Authors: Chuang Zhou, Shuai Zheng, Xue Jiang, Wei Liang, Megan Price, Zhenxin Fan, Yang Meng, Bisong Yue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2018-12-01
Series:Avian Research
Subjects:
Hainan Partridge
Arborophila ardens
Comparative genomics
Positive selection
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40657-018-0136-3

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