Genomic evidence for human-mediated introgressive hybridization and selection in the developed breed

Abstract Background The pig (Sus Scrofa) is one of the oldest domesticated livestock species that has undergone extensive improvement through modern breeding. European breeds have advantages in lean meat development and highly-productive body type, whereas Asian breeds possess extraordinary fat depo...

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Main Authors: Heng Du, Zhen Liu, Shi-Yu Lu, Li Jiang, Lei Zhou, Jian-Feng Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10259-5