Assessment of breeding nuclei contributions to the genetic diversity and population structure of the Cyprus Chios sheep

Assessment of breeding nuclei contributions to the genetic diversity and population structure of the Cyprus Chios sheep

Abstract Cyprus, facing climate change and desertification, has Europe’s second highest population growth. Halloumi cheese’s Protected Designation of Origin status boosted goat and sheep milk demand. Optimizing primary sector production is key to balancing food production and environmental sustainab...

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Main Authors: Andreas C. Dimitriou, Giannis Maimaris, Georgia Hadjipavlou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Cyprus Chios sheep
Breeding nuclei
Genetic structure
Gene flow
Inbreeding
Genetic improvement
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-81678-3

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-81678-3

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