Selection Signal Analysis Reveals Hainan Yellow Cattle Are Being Selectively Bred for Heat Tolerance
Hainan yellow cattle are indigenous Zebu cattle from southern China known for their tolerance of heat and strong resistance to disease. Generations of adaptation to the tropical environment of southern China and decades of artificial breeding have left identifiable selection signals in their genomic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/5/775 |